I have been a parent governor since 2016 and a co-chair of the Governing Body since September 2018. I now just have one child at Kimpton, and he is in year 5. My twin daughters are in Year 7 at Katherine Warington school.

I have lots of happy memories of my primary school, which laid the foundations for a love of learning that carried on through comprehensive school, A-levels, Oxford University and, finally, a Professional Doctorate. I want to help Kimpton Primary School provide a happy and inspiring experience for all pupils so that they also develop a love of learning and go on to achieve their full potential.

I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with experience of working in the NHS, private healthcare and the charity sector. Before becoming a Counselling Psychologist, I worked in Human Resources for seven years - during this period, I was the HR manager at Europe’s biggest biscuit factory!

Parenting, working and being a governor takes up much of my time, but I also enjoy seeing friends, walking the dog, reading and seeing my wider family.

I have been a Co-opted Governor at Kimpton since December 2018 and in September 2021 but have a long relationship with the school, having been Clerk to the Governors from 2008-2016. 

Originally from Liverpool, I have lived in Harpenden for over 30 years and have 3 grown up children who all attended local state schools.

I am now retired and split my time between Hertfordshire and the Lake District.. 

I joined the Governing Board in December 2018 and have lived in Kimpton since 1992.  I recently retired from a long career in management consultancy and am looking forward to applying my knowledge and experience of enterprise transformation, and helping the staff, pupils and parents/carers bring the school’s vision to life.

I am a parent of four children, who have all attended Kimpton Primary school - the eldest started in 2007 and my youngest has just left Kimpton for secondary school this year, so my term as a parent of Kimpton has finally, after 17 years come to end. 

The school has been very special to our family, so it felt right to join the governing board in September 2021 and feel like I could give something back. Having watched my children progress from Kimpton to secondary school and then university, I realise just how important the role of primary school is in establishing the foundations for learning - so that children are ready for tomorrow. 

I am excited to be part of a governor team that is preparing children for their learning journey and privileged to be sharing this very special time in their lives.

Professionally, I manage a construction company with my particular specialism being in construction health & safety.

In 2021, I became a co-opted School Governor at Kimpton Primary School.  We have lived in the local area for almost 20 years and our two sons attended Kimpton Primary School, holding fond memories. 

With almost 30 years’ experience of working in local government, I became a School Governor to gain new skills and contribute towards helping the school provide the very best for each of our children.  My own life at school saw me develop a keen interest in the social sciences with an appetite for life long learning.  Following GCSE and A-Level, I achieved a BA (Hons) and professional qualification in Social Work and a fulfilling, enjoyable career has followed. 

I enjoy keeping busy and my spare time is spent with family and friends.  I enjoy volunteering locally to support good causes including being a member of the Kimpton May Festival Committee.

Coming soon

The Headteacher is a governor of the school ex officio.

The staff governor is elected by the staff to serve on the governing body

Details coming soon

I am new to governance, but have lived in Kimpton for the majority of my life, even attending Kimpton Primary myself. My son also attended Kimpton Primary and we both have many fond memories of our time here. I am keen to support the school and its children to achieve their potential in a happy and safe environment.

Professionally I have worked in a variety of areas including beauty therapy, running my own business, make up and costume before beginning to volunteer at Kimpton Preschool. After completing my training with the Preschool, I have continued to work in breakfast and afterschool clubs, holiday clubs, Family support worker for Children’s centres, EYP in Nursery and Reception and finally as a Nanny.

In my spare time, I am involved in many aspects of village life, including having been Chairwoman for The Kimpton Players for the last 7 years

I am new to school governance having lived in Kimpton for over 30 years after moving from London where I was raised. I have two sons- both of whom attended Kimpton Primary School and we all have fond memories of their time there. I feel that the school is an integral part of the village and therefore I am keen to support it and help it achieve the very best for each pupil in the future. I have recently taken early retirement which will give me the opportunity to become more involved with the school .

Professionally, I have over 30 years’ experience of working in public services. In my spare time I enjoy several hobbies and volunteer roles, although my three grandchildren keep me busy!

I was Chair of Kimpton Preschool Management Committee from 2017 until the closure in December 2023. My experience there covered staffing, safeguarding, fundraising, and liaising with the Primary School, as well as external village bodies including the Parish Council and May Festival Committee. In the later part of my role, I was responsible along with the other Trustees for supporting the staff through the redundancy process and working with both the school and North Herts District Council.

Both of my children currently attend Kimpton Primary, and I am proud to be joining as a Parent Governor. In my professional life, I run a tourism marketing consultancy and lived in Kimpton from 2009 – 2021; we now live in Bendish, but remain active in the village on a daily basis.