Executive Headteacher
I began my teaching career in 1988 in north London, becoming Head of Geography and leading assessment in two schools, introducing a range of measures to track student performance and raise standards, prior to my appointment as Deputy Head of The Priory School in Hitchin. 

We introduced the raising boys’ achievement programme and having successfully written Specialism bids in 2003, the school profile and outcomes gained considerable strength, culminating in an Ofsted Good Rating. During this time I began school improvement work with the London Challenge and within the Local Authority which I continue to do today.

I have been Headteacher at St Albans Girls’ School since 2010 and following an Outstanding judgement in January 2013, I led the team to further raise standards and challenge underperformance.  Appointed as a National Leader in Education and National Pupil Premium Assessor, myself and my team have supported a number of schools to raise standards. SEND provision is devolved within Hertfordshire and I lead the Higher Needs allocation for the St Albans and Harpenden areas for all young people aged 0-25. In addition, I am Governor at a Local PRU Academy as well as being a Board Member of the local Teaching School’s Alliance and Education Advisor with the DFE. Most recently, I have become Executive Headteacher of ATLAS Multi Academy Trust.

Chair of Governors - Finance, Premises & Operations
Appointed: 22 May 2001
Term of Office: 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2026
Service: Parent Governor, Community Governor, Vice Chair of Governors and Chair of Governors

I graduated from Homerton College, Cambridge in 1983, and I am a qualified teacher. I taught in both the private and state sector, full and part time. Both of my daughters went to STAGS. More recently, I have focussed on governance and school management, both as a Governor at STAGS and on appeals panels for county school admissions. I led the governing body through an OFSTED inspection, managed the successful appointment of the current Head Teacher and I bring a wealth of relevant experience as well as a vision for excellence. I am also involved in a local church teaching in Sunday School and leading adult group discussions, have established a local art group, am a member of a book club and enjoy playing instruments in a band, gardening and keeping fit!

Contact: chairofgovernors@stags.herts.sch.uk

Trust Appointed Governor - Finance, Premises & Operations
Appointed: 25 September 2019
Term of Office: 25 September 2019 - 24 September 2023

I was born in Brazil and attended private school there until the age of ten before returning to the UK where I went through the state school and university system in the UK.  I studied sports science and maths at Loughborough University graduating in 1995. I then passed professional accounting qualifications and worked for large financial services firms in London, Zurich and New York.

I have previously been a governor in Islington and have an interest in supporting children from challenged backgrounds. I moved to St Albans with my wife in 2011, and we now have four young children.

I currently work for a management consultancy where we specialise in data analytics projects in both the public and private sectors.

Staff Governor - Curriculum, Assessments & Standards
Appointed: 23 September 2019
Term of Office: 23 September 2019 - 22 September 2023

Over the last five years at STAGS, I have been able to implement and instil my love of learning and learning styles through my overseeing of Science and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme as well as enrichment opportunities like the expeditions to Norway and South America. Through Staff Governance, I will now also be able to review and promote practice and procedures across the school - keeping wellbeing at the centre of all that we do at STAGS.

Parent Governor - Chair - Finance, Premises & Operations
Appointed: 26 November 2020
Term of Office: 13 January 2021 - 12 January 2025

With daughters in Year 7 and Year 10, I will be a STAGS parent for several years.  I’ve worked as in-house construction legal counsel for a large development company for 18 years, and co-manage the legal team. As a result, I have interviewed and supervised many graduates, summer students and apprentices. I am a volunteer “Career Champion”, promoting  employability skills of school children with a focus on raising career   aspirations by broadening their understanding of the world of work

Parent Governor - Curriculum, Assessment & Standards Committee
Appointed: 18 November 2021
Term of Office: 18 November 2021 - 17 November 2025

I was born in Uganda and attended the Aga Khan School in Kampala. Coming to the UK in 1972, I have worked mainly in the pharmaceutical sector, leading teams based in the USA, UK, and Europe and recently I have started working as a Programme Manager in Local Government for two Councils in Hertfordshire with additional responsibility for Equality and Inclusion.

Graduating in Leadership and Professional Development from Hertfordshire University, and with my daughter in Year 10, I am delighted to join the governing body and hope to make important contributions to this high achieving and diverse school.

Parent Governor - Curriculum, Assessments & Standards Committee 
Appointed: 18 November 2021
Term of Office: 18 November 2021 - 17 November 2025

I graduated with a BSc in Combined Science and then went on to do an MSc in Psychology. For the last 18 years I have worked for as a Process Improvement Consultant, specialising in supply chain and logistics. I analyse how organisations can be more efficient, and then set up and run projects to make the changes.

I have a daughter who started at STAGS in 2021, and I became a Parent Governor the same year. I am passionate about STAGS being the best school it can be and about helping girls to achieve their full potential. Having worked in the pharmaceutical and medical research industries for many years I have a particular interest in the STEM subjects.

Co-opted Governor - Operations & Risk Working Group
Appointed: 25 November 2022
Term of Office: 25 November 2022 - 24 November 2026 

I have lived in St Albans for 30 years am a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Surveyor and Member of the Energy Institute. I have extensive experience in the field of Property management and Development having developed and managed 3.5 million square feet over 35 years.  I am the Construction Director for a large property company, and joint owner of 6 hotels in the West Country.  I would very much like to bring my experience to the benefit of the school.