Woodmansterne Governors (ID 1051)

• Dave Clark
  Chair of Governors, LA Governor and Chair of Pay & HR Committee
  Dave Clark

  Having been a teacher for thirty-nine years, including twenty years as a secondary Headteacher, Dave brings a wealth of experience of the education sector. He is confident in areas as diverse as leadership and management, curriculum development, finance and estates. Dave has a particular interest in inclusion and on retirement from teaching was commissioned by a large urban local authority to look into the causes for pupil exclusion and how rates of exclusion could be reduced.

  Date of appointment: July 2023
  Appointed by: Governing Body (Co-opted)
  Committees: Dave is Chair of Pay & HR Committee, a member of the Academic and Achievement Committee, and the Finance, Facilities & Resources Committee.
  Business Interests: None
  Dave is the Governing Body's Responsible Officer and the link governor for Science.

• Juliet Mitchell
  Vice-Chair of Governors & Co-Chair of Finance, Facilities and Resources Committee
  Juliet Mitchell

  Juliet lives close to the school and is involved with several local community organisations. She has been on the governing body at Woodmansterne School for many years, and is currently Vice-Chair. She has been with the school through its growth to the current all through school. A career at the bar provided her with an insight into many areas of life. She is keen to foster links to exploit the varied opportunities available to children of all ages and abilities.

  Date of appointment: July 2023
  Appointed by: Governing Body (Co-opted)
  Committees: Juliet is Co-Chair of the Finance, Facilities & Resources Committee, a member of the Pastoral and Community Committee, and the Pay and HR Committee.
  Business Interests: None
  Juliet is also the link governor for Humanities.

• Peter Hogg
  Vice-Chair of Governors & Co-Chair of Finance, Facilities and Resources Committee
  Peter Hogg

  Peter has lived all his adult life in South West London and has been a resident of Streatham for 16 years. As the father of two secondary school-aged daughters, education is a topic very close to his heart. By profession, Peter is a Chartered Surveyor and has worked in private practice in London all his career. He aims to bring his knowledge of property and business to bear for the benefit of the school and it's long-term performance.

  Date of appointment: July 2023
  Appointed by: Governing Body (Elected)
  Committees: Peter is Co-Chair of the Finance, Facilities & Resources Committee, a member of Pastoral and Community Committee, and the Pay and HR Committee.
  Business Interests: None
  Peter is also the link governor for Premises, Healthy and Safety (CL).

• Harry McNeill Adams
  Co-Chair of Academic and Achievement Committee
  Harry McNeill Adams

  As a former maths teacher who now works in education policy, Harry brings a wide range of personal and professional experience to his role as a governor. He is passionate about tackling educational disadvantage and is particularly interested in inclusion and improving the experiences of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. As a long-time resident of Lambeth, Harry is excited to join the Woodmansterne community on its journey to becoming a large all-through school where children can be the best version of themselves.

  Date of appointment: July 2023
  Appointed by: Governing Body (Co-opted)
  Committees: Harry is the Co-Chair of the Academic & Achievement Committee
  Business Interests: None
  Harry is also the link governor for English & Literacy and Year 11 & Sixth Form.

• Damian Mitchelmore
  Co-Chair of Academic and Achievement Committee
  Damian Mitchelmore

  With 15 years of experience as a history teacher, head of faculty and senior leader in a range of secondary schools in south London, Damian has a strong understanding for the opportunities and challenges of education today. For the last 5 years, Damian has worked as managing director of an education consultancy business called OLEVI. In this role, he acts as a strategic partner and coach, empowering both school and trust leaders across its network of 1,500 schools, to clarify and realise their strategic visions to achieve better outcomes for the staff and students they serve.

  Date of appointment: July 2023
  Appointed by: Governing Body (Co-opted)
  Committees: Damian is the Co-Chair of the Academic & Achievement Committee.
  Business Interests: None
  Damian is also the link governor for Maths and Year 11 and Sixth Form.

• Karen Abies Aghatise
  Co-Chair of Pastroal & Community Committee
  Karen Abies Aghatise

  Karen has been a school governor since 2020. She works in the healthcare sector and brings a variety of personal and professional experience to the governing body. As someone who grew up in Lambeth, she is enthusiastic about giving back to the community she was raised in. Karen believes education can contribute to great levels of success and she is passionate about ensuring the next generation are equipped and empowered to the best version of themselves.

  Date of appointment: September 2023
  Appointed by: Governing Body (Elected)
  Committees: Karen is the Co-Chair of Pastoral & Community Committee and a member of the Finance, Facilities and Resources Committee.
  Business Interests: None
  Karen is also the link governor for Personal Developement, RSE & PSHE and EDI.

• Thomas Moudiotis
  Co-Chair of Pastoral & Community Committee
  Thomas Moudiotis

  Thomas is a Deputy Headteacher is a primary school in Southwark. Having worked in a number of diverse schools in London, he gained important understanding and experience in school leadership, fiance, school performance, whole school community projects and more. As an educator, Thomas is passionate about tackling the educational disadvantage and providing equal opportunities for all children. As a governor, he hopes to use his knowledge and expertise to support Woodmansterne and Crown Lane Federation towards achieving its vision.

  Date of appointment: July 2023
  Appointed by: Governing Body (Elected)
  Committees: Thomas is the Co-Chair of Pastoral & Community Committee
  Business Interests: None
  Thomas is also the link governor for Safeguarding/E safety (CL) and KS1 & KS2.

• Faye Agbalaya
  Governor
  Faye Agbalaya

  Faye has been a governor at Woodmansterne for 8 years and is a parent of two children at the school, one in primary and one in secondary. Faye works as a senior leader in social housing and has experience of managing a wide range of services including complaints, facilities, tenancy management, financial inclusion, debt management and customer services.

  Date of appointment: July 2023
  Appointed by: Governing Body (Co-opted Parent)
  Committees: Faye is a member of the Academic and Achievement Committee and Finance, Facilities and Resources Commitee.
  Business Interests: None
  Faye is also the link governor for Safeguarding and E-safety (W) and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.

• Chris Blackburn
  Governor
  Chris Blackburn

  Having worked across various functions in a retail setting, Chris brings his experience in procurement, operations and finance to the board. His experience in managing properties across London has enabled him to support the school as Health and Safety link governor. Chris has always had a strong interest in education and addressing educational disadvantage having worked in a school in the suburbs of Paris.

  Date of appointment: July 2023
  Appointed by: Governing Body (Co-opted)
  Committees: Chris is a member of the Academic and Achievement Committee, a member of the Finance, Facilities and Resources Committee, and the Pay and HR Committee.
  Business Interests: None
  Chris is also the link governor for Premises, Health and Safety (W) and Careers.

• Kylie Penfold
  Governor
  Kylie Penfold

  Kylie is a former primary teacher and is currently a full time carer for her two children who are both in secondary school. She has been a governor at Crown Lane for 5 years. Kylie has extensive SEND experience and has used that to help inform her role as a governor. She is very excited to form a part of the new governing body for the Woody-Crown Lane federation.

  Date of appointment: July 2023
  Appointed by: Governing Body (Elected)
  Committees: Kylie is a member of the Pastoral and Community Committee.
  Business Interests: None
  Kylie is also the link governor for SEND (CL) and EYFS.

• Jemma Naish-Williams
  Governor
  Jemma Naish-Williams

  Jemma is an Assistant Headteacher at a Secondary School in Lambeth. Having worked in a number of schools in London and the South Coast, she is familiar with raising achievement and standards in challenging contexts. As an educator, Jemma is passionate about developing creativity in the classroom, whilst tacking educational disadvantage. As a governor, Jemma hopes to bring her knowledge and expertise from education to ensure that Woodmansterne and Crown Lane Federation thrive and succeed for the community it serves.

  Date of appointment: July 2023
  Appointed by: Governing Body (Elected)
  Committees: Jemma is a member of the Academic and Achievement Committee.
  Business Interests: None
  Jemma is also the link governor for Art/Music/Drama and KS3 and Year 10.

• Eve Hand
  Parent Governor (Elected)
  Eve Hand

  Eve is from a family of educators and is passionate about State education and it's ability to transform lives. As a lifelong Lambeth resident who attended local state schools, she is very familiar with both private and state schools in the area. She enjoyed a successful early career in the City and as an accomplished linguist, now follows her passion of travel, working as a freelance Travel director. She brings this extensive business experience to her role on the governing body. She has two children at Woodmansterne school and has always been an active member of the PTFA. As one of two Parent Governors, she is there to ensure the parent voice is both represented and heard.

  Date of appointment: July 2023
  Appointed by: Governing Body (Elected)
  Committees: Eve is a member of the Academic and Achievement Committee.
  Business Interests: None
  Eve is also the link governor for Careers, MFL and OPAL and PTFA.

• Caroline Findlay
  Parent Governor (Elected)
  Caroline Findlay

  Caroline has been an active member of the school community and governing body at Woodmansterne School for many years. She has been with the school through its growth to the current all through status. Caroline is a swimming instructor and has coached many people (young, old and the amazing Skye!) in our community and works to support people into employment. Caroline champions the importance of sport in developing healthy minds, resilience and in promoting active and healthy lifestyles. Caroline is passionate about inclusion and SEN and works effectively to both challenge and support school leaders in inclusive practice.

  Date of appointment: July 2023
  Appointed by: Governing Body (Elected)
  Committees: Caroline is a member of the Pastoral and Community Committee.
  Business Interests: None
  Caroline is also the link governor for PE.

• Jacob Taylor
  Staff Governor (Elected)
  Jacob Taylor

  Jacob is the Executive Chef and Head of Food Education at Woodmansterne School. Jacob joined the school 5 years ago and brought with him over 10 years of experience in business ownership and restaurants. This has evolved into a fervent dedication to enlightening young minds and a commitment to imparting culinary wisdom in students. Jacob spearheads a new and exciting national food curriculum in partnership with Leiths School of Food and Wine, redefining how pupils engage with food. He sits on a parliamentary government APPG committee for the 'Future of School Food,' and is a member of the national 'Future Education Mapping Project' advisory board. He is dedicated to shaping a healthier, more informed generation through education.

  Date of appointment: March 2024
  Appointed by: Staff (Elected)
  Committees: Jacob is a member of the Pastoral and Community Committee.
  Business Interest: None

• Samantha Palin
  Executive Head (Ex-Officio)
  Samantha Palin

  Sam was appointed as Executive Headteacher in April 2016 and has overseen 2 builds at Woodmansterne and its substantial growth to a 2 form entry primary and thriving secondary school. Prior to this, Sam worked at a high-achieving girls' school in Surbiton and had previously held senior positions at several local secondary schools in Wandsworth and Croydon. Sam has also worked as a consultant for Education London supporting school improvements in English at key stage 4.

  Date of appointment: July 2023
  Appointed by: Governing Body (Ex-Officio)
  Committees: Sam is a member of the Finance, Facilities and Resources Committee, the Pay & HR Committee and alternates attendance at the Academic & Achievement Committee and the Pastoral & Community Committee.
  Business Interests: None