I have had the privilege of working at three outstanding primary schools over the past 27 years. After graduating from St. Mary’s University College in 1997, I was a class teacher and middle leader in Isleworth for 13 years before moving on to start my journey as a senior leader in the role of Assistant Head and later Deputy Head at a school in Wandsworth. I also supported a school in the Local Authority as an Associate Head while they were recruiting a substantive Headteacher. In 2016 I joined Grove Park as Deputy Head and SENCO and loved the school from the moment I visited – there is something very special, almost tangible, about Grove Park and I am hugely honoured to now be the Headteacher of such a wonderfully warm, caring, diverse and dynamic school with truly brilliant children, staff and families. Working alongside governors at four schools has been hugely rewarding and interesting and has enabled me to see the immediate situation as well as inspiring my vision for a school’s future. The Governors at Grove Park work tirelessly to provide support and challenge and make sound decisions to ensure that our children and staff are achieving highly and having the best experiences and opportunities possible every day. Outside of school I love nothing more than spending time with my dear family and friends and regularly volunteering at a range of community events. I have lived in London my whole life and never tire of all our wonderful city has to offer.

As a local resident for over 20 years, I am delighted to have been elected as the new Local Authority Governor for Grove Park Primary School. Whilst growing up in North Wales, I received a very positive, supportive state education and my love of learning was ignited. The support and challenge I received from both my primary and secondary schools allowed me to progress to read mathematics at university – the first member of my family to do so.

I have worked in the educational publishing industry for the past 30 years, most recently leading teams in the development of digital resources to support learners at all levels of the curriculum. I hope my experience, particularly in educational technology, will help to enhance the education of all of pupils at Grove Park and I am grateful to be part of your thriving community.

I’m Rick, also known as Mr Rick, by the children here at Grove Park. I have been teaching PE at Grove Park for the past 7 years. Before joining Grove Park, I was working with a company that helped primary schools enhance Physical Education within their settings. This gave me a great insight to how PE is taught within a wide range of schools within the Hounslow borough. From the first day I stepped into Grove Park, I knew I’d found an extremely special school. Little did I know I’d go on to meet my now wife and go on to become a father to a lovely son who is now 2 years old. With all my experience of working at Grove Park, I feel very privileged to become the staff governor.  

It is an honour to be a co-opted Governor of Grove Park and I look forward to working with and supporting this vibrant school community. By profession I am a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, with over 20 years’ experience as a clinician and trainer in the NHS, private and third sectors. My special interest is in Neurodevelopmental Conditions such as Autism and ADHD and I have led specialist teams in this area in several CAMH (Child & Adolescent Mental Health) Services. I also have a Master of Laws in Human Rights and experience of SEND, Safeguarding, multi-agency working and advocacy, which I hope to put to good use as a Governor.

As a Mum of a Sixth-Former I believe that parenting is both the best and toughest job in the world, and that education is the most important thing we can give our children. I am lucky enough to have lived most of my life in multicultural cities including Singapore, Hong Kong and Liverpool, and in my spare time enjoy exploring London’s food, history and theatre.

I am delighted to be chosen to become a Governor of Grove Park Primary School. I attended Grove Park Primary School in the 50’s and 60’s. With the skilled teaching and learning opportunities I was given, I successfully transferred to Chiswick Grammar School. Eventually I went to University in my early thirties. It was the ethos of my Primary School that engendered a can do philosophy which enabled me to study for my first degree (B.Ed).  During this time I was bringing up a young family and working part time to fund my studies.

I taught in schools in Hackney, Wandsworth and Islington. I was a deputy head and then a headteacher. Eventually I became an inspector/school improvement partner in Hammersmith and Fulham. During my time in Wandsworth and Islington I  studied for a certificate of education in the teaching of science and gained a diploma for the teaching of the use of computers in Primary Schools. I also studied for an M.A. in school management at Kingston University.

My mother lived locally to Grove Park and told me how she saw children skipping happily, clearly excited to be going to school. She reminded me that my career in education and my love of learning was a direct result of the experience I had at Grove Park.

I have been a school governor before and know what a privilege it is to work as part of a team to make a difference to the lives of young people. As a Governor my aim is to add value to the life chances of children attending Grove Park as the staff and Governors did when I was at the school.

I am delighted to be appointed Parent Governor of Grove Park Primary School. I have lived in Chiswick with my husband since 2015. We have two daughters, one in Year 1 and the other waiting patiently to join Reception in a couple of years. Born and raised in Mexico, I have had the fortune of living in five countries. I am an engineer by training with a Master’s in Environmental Policy from Columbia University and have spent well over a decade working in the energy sector. I am passionate about bridging science and technology with business and policy to find ways to decarbonise our electricity system. I love visiting art museums, eating delicious food and spending time with my kids. Since joining the Grove Park community, I have been amazed by the school, the staff and the overall learning environment. I’m encouraged to know that whilst this is already an outstanding school, we are constantly challenging ourselves on how to improve it. I’m very excited to be able to bring my experience and energy to help drive that commitment. I look forward to working with the board, the staff and the parents to make sure we continue to nourish our children while strengthening our diverse community.

I am delighted to have been appointed Parent Governor of Grove Park Primary School. Originally from Newcastle Upon Tyne, I’ve lived in London for the past 20 years and in Chiswick since 2015. My husband is originally from New Zealand and we have a son in Year 2 and a one and a half year old daughter, who attends a local nursery.

I studied European Business with French at Nottingham Trent University and I am a qualified accountant. I’m currently a VP of Finance and have held a variety of Finance roles within the FMCG/Healthcare sector working with many well-known household brands such as P&G, GSK and Reckitt Benckiser. I have lead significant strategic business and finance transformation programmes, designed and implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives, and developed high performing teams.

As a daughter of a teacher and having been state school educated from primary through to high school, I’m incredibly passionate about supporting the continued success of state schools and enhancing all children’s chances in life.

The Grove Park Community is truly very special and we are very lucky to be part of it. Since my son joined Grove Park Primary, I’ve seen first-hand how the values of the school are truly lived by all and how we pull together to achieve amazing results.

I am really looking forward to bringing my experience to the Board of Governors, working with the Staff and Parent school community for the continued success of the school and children’s educational development.  

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, painting, travelling and exploring new cultures.

Honoured to have been appointed Parent Governor of Grove Park Primary School in 2024, I have lived and worked in Chiswick for many years and have one child attending the school. I am a Chartered Architect and University Lecturer, with 20 years experience in the design and construction industries, and I enjoy engaging in innovative collaborations; currently this includes developing a Movement and Public Realm Strategy with Oxford City and County Councils. Having served on various boards, including as a Trustee and elected Council Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects, I am an active advocate for the natural world and our magnificent planet with an interest in adventure and social issues. Both as the daughter of a teacher, and as a parent, I hope to continue to contribute to our exceptional school and community.