Former Governors and Associates

I have over 20 years' experience in public transport as a senior commercial leader for both transport authorities and private operators. I currently sit on the executive team for a railway operator and my role is to ensure that all commercial and stakeholder interests are aligned across the various programmes and levels of governance – relevant experience that I hope to bring to the school. I have a keen interest in music and sport. 

Type of governor: Associate Member
Date of first appointment: 8 February 2022
Term: 7 February 2023–6 February 2025
Committee membership: Resources Committee (Vice-Chair)
Monitoring focus: Music
Declarable interests: None

I am married with two boys, one of whom attends TWGSB. I have lived in Tunbridge Wells since 2011.

Since moving here, I have been working for a Kent Education provider where my current role is curriculum leader across various fields of study. Prior to this I was in London and worked as a wholesale account manager for a very well-known and established fashion designer. I hold a degree in Modern Foreign Languages and Literature and teaching qualifications for all school grades.

Type of governor: Co-opted
Date of first appointment: 6 December 2021
Term: 6 December 2021–5 December 2025
Committee membership: Curriculum and Standards Committee
Monitoring focus: Modern Foreign Languages, SEND and Vulnerable Students
Declarable interests: None

A senior biomedical scientist by profession, I currently work for the local NHS trust in the position of Quality Lead, Biochemistry. I have worked in Healthcare diagnostics for the past 20 years and hold a Master's in Biomedical Science.
I have a passion for science and innovation and have been involved in several community/charity projects. I have additional qualifications in Advanced Quality Management and LEAN/Six Sigma, which helps me to lead process improvement, efficiency and customer experience projects.

I am married with two boys – the younger one attends TWGSB. 

Type of governor: Associate Member
Date of appointment: 8 February 2022
Term: 7 February 2023–6 February 2025
Committee membership: Curriculum and Standards Committee
Monitoring focus: Science
2021/22 meeting attendance:
- Full Governing Body: 1/3
- Curriculum and Standards: 1/1
Declarable interests: None

Currently a lawyer for the Government Legal Department, I trained in private practice, qualifying into an intellectual property litigation team in 2015. In 2017 I joined GLD  and have held posts within the Science and Intellectual Property Team, advising the department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Intellectual Property Office and within the Human Rights team advising the Ministry of Justice. I obtained my LLB at the University of Kent and have a Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice from the University of Oxford.

I live in Tunbridge Wells and am married with three children. I am passionate about education and giving back to the community.

Type of governor: Co-opted Governor
Date of appointment: 4 October 2022
Term: 4 October 2022–3 October 2026
Committee membership: Curriculum & Standards Committee
Monitoring focus: English and Literacy; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Declarable interests: None

I am a management consultant by background, specialising in strategy and governance. I spent many years working virtually and commuting across the Atlantic, assisting the Board Chair of an international professional services firm. I now provide independent consultancy advice on governance and board processes.

I live near Tunbridge Wells and have two adult children, both of whom attended local grammar schools. 

Type of governor: Co-opted
Date of appointment: 12 September 2019
Term: 11 September 2025–31 December 2025
Committee Membership: Curriculum and Standards Committee, Headteacher Review Panel, Pay Committee (Chair)
Monitoring focus: Governor Skills and Development, Science
Declarable interests: None