WORK

I work locally at Peterborough City Hospital part time in a job share managing the Cancer Wellbeing Service. This is a varied and rewarding role that requires multiple skills such as public speaking, fundraising, listening support, staff management and service development.

Governance experience

In a past role I was responsible for Risk and Governance in a small NHS Trust. This included compliance, regulation, complaints, claims and patient safety. I have Master's degree in Patient Safety Management.

Hobbies and interests

Sport, particularly field hockey, is my passion; I have played locally since 1994. Outside of work can be found at the gym, walking Rosie the Labrador at Nene Park, or transporting and watching Drew and Josh play sport - Karate / ice hockey / football / Taekwondo.

Links to the school/area

I love Peterborough and all it has to offer; I chose to bring my family up here sending my children to Longthorpe. I started volunteering for the school in 2023 and I am excited to support its work and future development.

Why did you become a governor?

Volunteering time and skills is an essential part of supporting our public services, especially sharing knowledge across sectors. I am fortunate to be able to offer my time regularly and have participated in a number of tasks, by far my favourite moment was in cooking… year 4 were attempting to add lemon juice to their soup!

I am a Clinical psychologist with over 20 year's experience working in NHS in various mental health services. My specialism within clinical psychology lies in the areas of children, young people and families, adults and palliative care.

I have been a governor since September 2025 (previously a governor in another Peterborough primary school) and I am hoping to support Longthorpe Primary Academy realise their vision for the next 4 years. 

WORK

Currently, I do part-time administration for a car sales company.  Alongside this, I also pick up SEND children from home and drop them off at school. 

I also volunteer twice a week or when required at Longthorpe Primary School.

I have previous experience as a pensions' advisor/household claims handler and complaints handler.

Part-time make-up and hair artist with fully qualified certification.

I am a very motivated individual who likes to keep busy participating in various jobs.

Governance experience

No previous governance experience

Hobbies and interests

Touring around the world to various countries. I have visited many countries, like France, Saudi, Egypt, Turkey and Spain. I look forward to touring in the future and exploring culture and history.

Most of all spending quality time with my family.

I also enjoy going through learning activities with my children ensure they receive the extra learning support at home. I find this very important for children.

Links to the school/area

I live very locally to the school and have only recently moved my daughter to Longthorpe school. She's currently in year 3 and will have my second child, hopefully join in Sept 2025.

I volunteer at the school twice a week and have recently completed a reading buddy course at the college. This is to help those children progress in their reading.

I have volunteered to help the PTA with their events and upcoming events too. Taking part in baking and selling to raise funds for the school.

Why did you become a governor?

I believe in giving back to the community where it's needed the most. Giving back makes an impact on the community around you. The upcoming generation is our future and making sure in this day and age children get the support they need and deserve. I'd like to actively give my time in help making strategic decisions on improving the schools performance. I look forward to working as a team with the Governors and the school itself.