Adam has been a parent governor for almost 7 years. He lives and works locally. Over his professional career he has gained experience in safeguarding, risk and resource management, health and safety and managing teams. He is passionate about making the school the best it can be and driving it forward whilst ensuring it retains its unique individuality.

Suzanne is an independent occupational therapist specialising in paediatrics, working in the medical legal field, mainly in obstetric clinical negligence.  As part of this role, she supports parents to apply for EHCPs and prepare for educational tribunals. Prior to this she worked in the NHS as a clinician and senior manager. As Director of Community Services in an east London trust  she managed a portfolio of adult and children’s services including safeguarding. She has an interest in supporting the health and well-being of all children and promoting equality.  Suzanne enjoys music, singing in a church and a chapel choir, gardening and is passionate about reading and learning. She lives in a local rural hamlet with her husband and Labrador dog.  

Tony was born and raised in Australia, went travelling in his late teens, met his wife, and also God in New Zealand where he stayed for 15 years before moving back to Australia in early 1994. He and his family spent 5 years in Australia doing a mix of pastoral and missional work before moving to the UK in mid 1999 where he worked as a youth and community development worker in the Docks of London’s East End for 5 years. Tony was ordained in 2004 in Chelmsford Cathedral and spent a further 6 years as a Priest in Walthamstow, before becoming the Chaplain to Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford between 2010 – 2018. During this time he developed and ran the International Community Experience (ICE) volunteering projects, and grew a multi faith Chaplaincy team. Tony has held many posts over the years including: factory worker, fisherman, dairy farmer, youth and community development worker, seminar presenter and pastor, and is now the Priest-in-Charge of Writtle with Highwood, and Roxwell churches.

Jane is a parent to a child currently attending Margaretting and has worked within the education sector for 14 years. Jane is a qualified Primary school teacher and has also completed the National Award for SEND Co-ordination. She has worked at several schools across Essex and has been a phase leader, PE subject lead, EYFS specialist as well as a SENDCO. Jane has a passion for education and as Governor she is hoping to bring her experience and knowledge of the sector to help support the school.

Reece previously chaired the Resources Committee on Roxwell’s Governing Body for three years before becoming the Finance link governor when the school joined the academy. He is now the SEND link governor. He has fifteen years’ experience working in financial services, and brings practical knowledge of budget management, change implementation and operating models from his work across both major and new starter financial institutions, from EY, Lloyds and Barclays through to Metro Bank and Atelier.  Reece has been a part of the Roxwell village community since moving here at the age of 11, and aspires for Roxwell Primary School to continue to be at the heart of a thriving community for years to come.

Robecca is a parent whose children attend | Margaretting Church of England Primary School.
Robecca is a a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney / trade mark lawyer and work within the Intellectual Property Department of the US law firm, Baker & McKenzie LLP.
Robecca enjoys lecturing students on the CITMA paralegal course, which has a yearly intake of between 60-100 students.  She takes great pleasure and pride in helping and encouraging students to study and reach their full potential and she regularly writes articles for various trade mark publications Margaretting School is a welcoming and safe environment and Robecca has seen growth and development in her children.
Robecca is well placed to help steer the school and retain its excellent reputation for academic success and happy, friendly children.

Katie is a parent of a child who currently attends Margaretting (her eldest has just moved to secondary school).
She is a highly qualified Dance Teacher with the ISTD, teaching both amateurs and Professionals for over 20yrs in both Dance Studios and Schools across a vast age range. She is regularly invited to lecture for the ISTD to other teachers to share her knowledge and expertise in her field.
Katie has seen first hand the positive impact Dance and Exercise has on both children’s confidence and improving their mental health and wellbeing, something she is very passionate about and has recently completed a course on ‘Transforming Young Minds’ with The Butterfly Mind.
She is looking forward to supporting the school and assisting with the continued development of all children at Margaretting.