Meet our Governors

Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office expiry: 29^th October 2026

I originally joined the Governing Body in October 2018 and sit on the Standards, Teaching and Learning Committee.

Living locally, I believe schools to be a cornerstone of any community. I believe passionately that children deserve the best education regardless of background or family circumstances and that this should be delivered in a safe and nurturing environment.

Having worked in the City for the past 20 years, I hope to use my professional experience to assist the school continue its great work.  

Appointed by: Parents of the School                                                                             Term of Office expiry: 3rd October 2025                         

I became Parent Governor in October 2021 and have a daughter in Year 1 who joined the school for Reception. In choosing the school for our daughter, my wife and I were sold on the aspirational Hillcross vision for the students, which extends beyond the classroom. In our short time at the school, we have already seen the positive impact this has had on our daughter, not least while the school has simultaneously been navigating the COVID pandemic, both practically and pastorally.

I am a partner in a City law firm and have lived in London for over 15 years, although originally from Yorkshire. I work in private M&A and debt finance and have experience advising and assisting corporate boards in managing businesses from a variety of sectors, both solvently and in distressed situations. I deal with people and paper on a day-to-day basis and consider this good grounding for assisting the board of governors and the teaching staff at Hillcross with their endeavours for developing the school. I regularly work alongside my firm’s Charities team, procuring finance for assisted living villages, schools and hospitals and understand what is required of charities in managing their duties. I am also currently co-Chair of my firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Group and am actively involved in various initiatives across the firm. D&I is applicable across all environments and I look forward to helping the school embed a progressive agenda in this regard.

I have a vested interest in ensuring that the school continues to progress and thrive, and I hope to become a valued member of the governing board during my tenure and to proactively use my experiences to benefit and promote the school, its pupils and staff.

Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office expiry: 29^th October 2026    

Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office expiry: 29^th October 2026

It is thanks to my grandson Jude that I am now a Governor at Hillcross School joining in November 2018. Picking Jude up from school has given me the opportunity to view the school from both the inside and the outside. What I have seen in terms of quality of education, an ethos of inclusivity and fun and a caring approach in all matters has given me an appetite to be part of the Hillcross School future journey. I feel privileged that I have been given that opportunity.

In respect of my school experience, I am also a Governor at Dysart School (which specialises in children with autism), have been a Board Trustee for the Radius Trust (managed three schools focussed on special educational needs) and was Deputy Chair of Governors at my children’s primary school (Malden Manor) for six years.

My background and work experience is a mixture of public, private and not for profit sectors. I have worked as the Director of HR Services in the Home Office, a consultant for Insight HR Consultancy (I now run my own consultancy Tony Williams Associates) and the Executive Director of People at the Orbit Group Housing Association. I have also set up Project4Africa which focuses on raising funds to Make a difference to the lives of children (we have built a school and maternity unit in Malawi).

What has always driven me is an interest in people and making a difference to their lives. My key skills focus on coaching and mentoring, strategic planning, transforming organisations and people engagement.

In my Governor’s role at Hillcross I am a member of the Business Committee and the Childrens Champion lead. 

Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office expiry: 31st August 2026

I joined the governing body at Hillcross Primary School in September 2022.

I am a Financial Advisor and I have worked in Banking and Finance for over 15 years. My experience is in Relationship management and offering bespoke financial advice. In the last 5 years I changed careers and moved into Education where I gained a qualification and experience as a Teacher. I am now entering the research space by pursuing Doctoral studies in Education. I am a lifelong learner, and I am very passionate about Education and believe that it is a key to the beginnings of self-discovery for all children. I live locally, and I am really excited about this opportunity. I look forward to using my skills and abilities to serve my community and make a positive impact on the lives of the children at Hillcross Primary School.

 Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office expiry: 18^th October 2027

I joined the Governing body in October 2015, and I am the SEN and the Eco Governor. I am the chair of the Business Committee and previously served as the Vice-Chair of the Standards, Teaching and Learning Committee. 

I am a finance professional and I work full-time as a Product Manager in a global Corporate and Investment Bank.  In my role I work closely with legal and risk teams on regular basis. 

I am a qualified chartered accountant with experience in business assurance and auditing.  I also have significant recruitment and training experience. 

I bring my genuine interest in education, my financial background and my risk and control awareness to the Governing Body. I am committed to ensuring that the children educated at Hillcross school continue to be offered the best learning opportunities possible.

Appointed by: the Governing Body 
Term of Office Expiry: 6th December 2024

I joined the governing body in December 2020 as a member of the Standards, Teaching & Learning Committee.

I have a strong interest in education and its life-enhancing outcomes in the lives of children and young adults. I have previously been a Local Authority appointed Governor at Hillcross and a Governor and Director at St. Mary’s University Twickenham.

I am a retired international banker who has worked in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the United Kingdom largely in client coverage, credit risk, corporate restructuring and project management roles in Corporate, Institutional and Investment Banking.

I am currently a member of St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust and a Magistrate.

I hope that my professional experience and previous knowledge of Hillcross will enable me to contribute to the Governing Body.

 Appointed by: Parents of the School                                       

 Term of Office expiry:  3rd February 2028

I have worked in secondary education for 24 years, and have been the Senior Deputy Headteacher in a large comprehensive school in Lambeth for the last 12 years. I currently lead on Inclusion and HR but have experience rooted in the curriculum, but first and foremost, I am a maths teacher! I firmly believe that schools should serve their communities to provide the best possible education and experience for all students, regardless of background or need, and this has been reflected in my own career. Since my children started at Hillcross, I have experienced first hand how much the ethos of the school chimes with my own. I will draw on my experiences from work, and perspective as a parent to support the governing body in continuing to ensure every child has a safe, nurturing environment to learn in, but also one where the school continues to strive for excellence and is ambitious for all our children.

Appointed by: the Governing Body 
Term of Office Expiry: 31st August 2026

I am an HR professional currently working as a Senior HR Business Analyst & Projects Manager.

Professionally, my passion is around continuous improvement, and my career has focussed on transformation programmes, emphasising simplification and harmonisation of processes, policies, and technology, all within the HR function.

In this world where we can find ourselves overwhelmed with options, I’m passionate about ensuring children are aware of the opportunities available to them, and they have the courage and self-belief to be able to achieve their goals. 

Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of Office expiry: 16th January 2026

I am very happy to be joining the governing body of Hillcross.  I wholeheartedly believe in the importance of ensuring all children have the opportunity to equity in educational excellence, as well as supporting the school to continue developing and celebrating their pupils and achievements.  I support the idea of a holistic approach to school life and an enriching curriculum which recognises and nurtures individual strengths and passions, so children have the confidence to enjoy learning.

I am a teacher and education consultant with more than twenty years’ experience.  Much of my work has been supporting children and young people with additional needs.  I am committed to helping improve their outcomes both academically and pastorally, and carry out research into how we might best achieve this.  I hope I can support the governing body as it provides both vision and accountability.

Appointed by: The Local Authority

Term of Office expiry: 8th July 2028

I have recently joined the board of governors in September 2024 and am delighted to join the already excellent team of governors. After my first tour of Hillcross, I was keen to assist in whatever way I could to further improve the already outstanding provision that it has for the young children in the local community. 

Coming from an educational background as a teacher and a Head of Year in an all-girls secondary school. As a Head of Year most of my work at my current school focusses around the pastoral nature and student voice within the school. I am very excited to share ideas and best practice where possible to continue to allow Hillcross to thrive. 

Please see the document below for full membership details, declarations of interest and attendance records of our current governing body.