Pauline Alleyne 

Foundation Governor & Chair of Governors

Contact: pauline.alleyne@essendon.herts.sch.uk

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My family and I have lived in the village of Essendon for over 30 years and during this time I have been an active member the Church and community. I have helped run St Mary’s Sunday School for over 20 years and have got to know many of the local children and their families. In my role as Chair, I hope to make a positive contribution to our community and develop the links between the school, church and community.

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Belinda Canham

Headteacher

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I am the school's Headteacher and joined the school's Governing Board in September 2020. Prior to this I have worked at a number of Hertfordshire schools as Inclusion Lead and class teacher. I am married to Andy and we have five grown-up children.

 

Vicky Craig

Co-opted Governor

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I moved to Essendon in 2014, having lived in the local area all my life. I am married to Tom and we have two children, Ted and Harry, both of whom are pupils at the school. We feel very privileged to live in such a beautiful and welcoming village. We were married at St Mary’s Church in 2012 by Reverend Pauline and both children have also been christened there.

 

I became a governor as I am passionate about children’s education and want to support the school in being the best it can be and to help our children achieve their potential. I feel it is important to create a school environment whereby each child is valued and develops their own ideas, self-esteem and confidence, so they can excel both academically and creatively.

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Revd. Theresa Musiwacho

Ex-Offiicio/Foundation Governor

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I am the Rector of the Hartford Hundred Group of Parishes. I am a teacher by profession and have worked in Primary Schools abroad and in the United Kingdom. I seek to support the school on issues pertaining to education, family life and Christian ministry. I  am called through the Holy Spirit to share my knowledge and experience as a way of assisting others.

 

I am married to Solomon and we have two children. I consider myself an approachable and conscientious person and a team player.

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Lucy Price

Co-Opted Governor

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I was apponted to the Governing Board of Essendon School on 15th February 2019.

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I work as a School Business Manager and aim to use my expertise to support the school in its financial decision making. I am also the Governor with responsibility for GDPR compliance.

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Lesley Reith

Associate Governor

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I have lived in Essendon with my family for fourteen years and have now been a governor of Essendon School for nine years and was chair of governors for the last six years.

 

I studied engineering at university and worked in the engineering industry for the first four years of my career before taking those skills into The City where I worked for The Stock Exchange building their first generation trading systems and databases. When my children were growing up, I retrained as a teacher and have taught physics at different secondary schools across Hertfordshire since qualifying. I am now retired from teaching and devote my time to our family businesses, my role at Essendon School, village life and travelling.

 

I became a governor in the hope that some of my skills would be helpful in supporting the development of the school. I have not been disappointed and have found my role really stimulating. I am always learning and always striving to sustain our school as a wonderful asset for the village.

  

Rebecca Pittard

Parent Governor

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I moved to the village in 2018, having grown up locally in Goffs Oak,  but being unaware of Essendon’s existence! Our whole family fell in love with the beautiful countryside and the friendly atmosphere in the village. I have four children, three of whom are in the school, from Pantherswood to Harefield, and they have really thrived in such a supportive and tight-knit school. My children also attend the Sunday School at St Mary’s church in Essendon.

 

I became a governor as I was keen to be a part of the local community and to support the school and help it to achieve its longer term goals. I teach Latin and Classics at a secondary school, and hope that my experience in education will benefit Essendon. I feel very lucky to have a school where my children are happy, confident and are encouraged to succeed, with a flexible and nurturing approach.

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Belinda Kent-Lemon

Co-opted Governor

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I have lived in Essendon for over 20 years but have had family here all my life. I’m active in the community, on BBH the PCC, the Church Friends and help with many village events and activities. As a school Governor, I’m relishing the steep learning curve and getting to know more young members of the community.

I worked in the media and marketing in London, ultimately as training manager for a national newspaper group. Then I started and ran an HR consultancy for 20 years, specialising in coaching and mentoring. 

I am passionate about education and have regularly upgraded my own qualifications whilst working full time. Latterly, I worked as a part time university lecturer for 10 years, alongside running my business.

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Sarah Abad Murillo

Parent Governor

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Andrew Coooper

Governor

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Dominic Bedford

Governor

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