Governors - Chair (ID 1045)

• Simon Bunt
  Chair
  Simon Bunt

  Local Authority Governor

  Chair of Governors

  Computing Governor

  Governor Hub Governor

  Link to schools:

  I have 4 Children, my youngest attended Little Marlow and all 4 have attended Holy Trinity, they are now 13, 16,21 & 25 yrs.

  Professional background:

  I have been running my own electrical business for the last 18 years, we cover a wide range of domestic and commercial electrical works.

  Previously I worked in retail and hospitality.

  Personal interests:

  There aren't many hours left in the day after running around after four children, but I do enjoy spending time on DIY projects at home and helping with PTA events.

  Term: 27th November 2023 to 26th November 2027

  Governor Type: Local Authority Governor

• Phil Lund
  Vice Chair
  Phil Lund

  Foundation Governor

  Vice Chair of Governors

  Maths Governor

  Link to schools:

  I am a father of two boys, my eldest is a Year 4 pupil at Holy Trinity whilst my youngest son is a Year 2 pupil at Little Marlow.

  Professional background:

  Before I became the primary carer of our two boys, I spent 15 plus years as a police detective. I worked in a variety of specialist departments including anti money laundering and County lines. Previous employment included client sales and local government. Periodically I have undertaken higher education qualifications in a range of subjects including: politics, law, art & design and compliance.

  Personal interests:

  I love taking my boys on new adventures and helping them find new passions. For myself I gravitate towards triathlons, golf and snow sports. I am also an active member of Releaf Marlow (tree planting in Marlow).

  Term: 24th August 2022 to 23rd August 2026

  Governor Type: Foundation Diocesan Board of Education Appointed

Governors - Heads (ID 1046)

• Kirsten Harjette
  Acting Federation Headteacher
  Kirsten Harjette

  Acting Federation Headteacher

  Governor Position and any specific area of focus:

  School Governor - Acting Federation Headteacher

  Link to schools:

  I have two children who attended Little Marlow and then moved on to Holy Trinity. Previously I have been a governor at Little Marlow and have been an active member of the PTA at both schools.

  Professional background:

  I am originally from New Zealand and this academic year (2024 - 2025) marks the beginning of my 20th year at Holy Trinity. Prior to joining the school in 2005, I was a teacher and Course Team Leader at Uxbridge College. I taught on the professional teacher training courses for adults and I also managed a range of teaching courses as wells as NVQs for teaching assistants and the Certificate and Diploma in Counselling.

  When I started at Holy Trinity, I retrained as a primary school teacher. My training gave me a firm understanding in both key stages, but I was destined to be a KS2 teacher. Prior to my appointment as Head of School, I worked as a class teacher across all year groups, a Year Group Leader across years 3, 5 and 6 and an Acting Deputy Head. I am incredibly proud to work for the Federation and I am passionate about creating a teaching and learning environment where the children are inspired, challenged and nurtured.

  Personal interests:

  Time is taken up with catching up with my sons, who now live and work in London, travel, dog walking and reading.

  Governor Type: Co-opted Governor (Acting Federation Headteacher)

• Emily Johnson
  Acting Head of School
  Emily Johnson

  Acting Head of School

  Governor Position and any specific area of focus:

  School Governor - Acting Head of School

  Link to schools:

  I live in Marlow and have worked within the federation for 6 years now.

  Professional background:

  I gained my degree from the University of Bath before completing my Primary Teaching PGCE at the University of Reading. Throughout my career, I have worked in a range of schools across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, teaching across both Key Stages and developing a broad understanding of primary education. I have held a number of leadership roles, including Year Group Leader for Years 3 and 6, Assistant Headteacher, Teaching and Learning Lead and Safeguarding. These roles have given me extensive experience in curriculum design, staff development, and ensuring high standards of teaching and learning across the school. As Acting Head of Schools, I am passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.

  Personal interests:

  Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my two children, as well as reading, running, and more recently, improving my tennis skills.

  Governor Type: Co-opted Governor (Acting Head of School)

Governors A-Z (ID 1047)

• Sue Ambrose
  Staff Governor
  Sue Ambrose

  Staff Governor

  Links to school:

  I have been a teacher at Holy Trinity for 17 years, working in all year groups and mentoring trainee and newly qualified teachers. My daughter attended Holy Trinity, during which time I was involved in many PTA events.

  Professional Background:

  I began my teaching career in Lancashire 34 years ago. After teaching there for 11 years I got married and moved abroad, living in China and then Cyprus, where I taught on the Army base in Larnaca for 3 years. After having my two children I then took up my current part time role at Holy Trinity, where I have enjoyed teaching in each year group.

  Personal Interests:

  Family life is busy with husband, my son, who is about to finish University, and my daughter, currently taking A levels. In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog, spending time with my friends, reading and swimming.

  Term: 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2029

  Governor Type: Staff Governor

• Leanne Burns
  Parent Governor
  Leanne Burns

  Parent Governor

  Safeguarding Governor

  SEND Governor

  Link to schools:

  I have 3 children in attendance at Holy Trinity, Oliver in Year 6, William Year 4 and Emily Year 3.

  Professional background:

  I have worked as a paediatric nurse for over 20 years in a variety of settings, both in the community and in hospitals. I am still in clinical practice working in intensive care as well as delivering first aid teaching across many different disciplines.

  Personal interests:

  I am a keen runner as this not only allows me to continue to eat cake, it is also a great benefit for my own mental health.

  Term: 2nd September 2022 to 1st September 2026

  Governor Type: Parent Governor

• Beth Davis
  Parent Governor
  Beth Davis

  Parent Governor

  PHSE Governor

  Pupil Premium Governor

  Wellbeing Governor

  Link to schools:

  My son attends Little Marlow School.

  Professional background:

  Prior to becoming a fulltime mother to my son aged six and daughter of eighteen months, my experience has predominantly been in working with children, families, the elderly and the vulnerable within different capacities over the course of my career. It currently feels like a life time ago.
  I worked in the NHS as a Community Healthcare Assistant Practitioner. Previous to that I was a Learning Mentor for Buckinghamshire County Council, providing pastoral support to children in education. I have also worked with children with severe learning difficulties and challenging behaviours.
  People have been at the core of all of my roles. My work in all capacities was fundamentally to provide support, overcome challenges and improve outcomes. I believe in treating people holistically. I hold the belief that much more can be achieved for an individual who feels loved, respected, valued, secure and empowered to make good choices. This contributes towards a healthy, happy, confident mindset far better prepared to deal with the challenges of life.
  Through my various roles, I have seen first-hand the positive impact supporting physical health and mental wellbeing has upon a person. In partnership with the federations' senior leadership team and governing board I support and champion all efforts to promote both school communities (children and staffs) emotional health and wellbeing.

  Personal interests:

  I have a greater sense of wellbeing when surrounded by my family, friends and nature. I benefit from time spent outdoors, gardening, walking and playing with our children, exploring the world again through their eyes, admiring the beautiful landscape and nature that surrounds us. I love to slow the pace down, follow their lead with no agenda and turn off the convenient, intrusive ‘mobile'. I enjoy travel, tennis, golf, skiing, music and dance.

  Term: 2nd September 2022 to 1st September 2026

  Governor Type: Parent Governor

• Daphne Dru
  Foundation Governor
  Daphne Dru

  Foundation Governor

  Development & Succession Planning Governor

  Geography Governor

  Modern Languages Governor

  Link to schools:

  My granddaughters attend Holy Trinity School

  Professional background:

  I was a primary school teacher for 20 years, finishing my career as Headteacher of an Infant School and Nursery. For most of that time I also served on the Governing Board as a staff member. I have also worked as an Adult Learning Tutor, teaching parents how to support their children with maths and reading, using phonics.

  Personal Interests:

  I enjoy gardening and walking our 2 rescue dogs. I also like to relax by knitting and sewing. As a member of St John the Baptist church in Little Marlow, I am on the Parochial Church Council, and on the 4u Team Council as the Parish Safeguarding Officer.

  Term: 24th January 2023 to 23rd January 2027

  Governor Type: Foundation Parochial Church Council Appointed

• Rev Fiona Ellingham
  Foundation Governor
  Rev Fiona Ellingham

  Foundation Governor

  EYFS (Early Years) Governor

  RE / Collective Worship Governor

  Link to schools:

  I am Team Vicar at St John the Baptist Church in Little Marlow which is part of the 4U team of churches. Little Marlow School is linked with St John the Baptist Church and I lead Collective Worship regularly at Little Marlow as well as supporting the School Council and Eco-club. Pupils also come to St John the Baptist for services, concerts and educational visits.

  Professional background:

  I trained at King's College Hospital in London before completing a degree from the University of Manchester in Nursing. After 8 years in practice, I then worked in sales and marketing for 18 years. I trained for ordination part-time in Guildford (2013-16) whilst working full-time. I was curate in Burgh Heath and then became Team Vicar at St John the Baptist Church in September 2023.

  Personal Interests

  I have one older child and love singing, country walks with our dog and cruising the canals

  Term: 9th November 2023 to 8th November 2027

  Governor Type: Foundation Parochial Church Council Appointed

• Sarah Gillam
  Foundation Governor
  Sarah Gillam

  Foundation Governor

  Finance Governor

  Science Governor

  Links to school:

  Professional Background:

  Personal Interests:

  Term: 16th September 2025 to 15th September 2029

  Governor Type: Foundation Diocesan Board of Education Appointed

• Rev Sarah Jones
  Ex-Officio
  Rev Sarah Jones

  Ex-Officio

  SIAMS Governor

  RE / Collective Worship Governor

  Link to School:

  I am Team Vicar at All Saints Church in Marlow which is part of the 4U team of churches. Holy Trinity is linked with All Saints Church and I lead Collective Worship regularly at Holy Trinity. Pupils also come to All Saints for services, concerts and educational visits.

  Professional Background

  I studied History at Oxford University and then worked in Parliament and in Public Affairs for 9 years. I trained for ordination in London (2013-16) where I studied Theology. I was Curate in Reading and then became Team Vicar at All Saints Church Marlow in April 2021.

  Personal Interests

  I have two older children and love reading and country walks.

  Term: September 2021 - Present

  Governor Type: Foundation Ex-Officio

• Stephanie Rogers
  Foundation Governor
  Stephanie Rogers

  Foundation Governor

  PE & Sports Premium Governor

  Links to school:

  All Saints Marlow is my church home and I'm part of its TLG Team.

  Professional Background:

  Having graduated as a PE Specialist I have worked as a Health Club Manager, run a PT business and retired as a Head Teacher responsible for a Sixth Form in Maidenhead. My husband is a property surveyor and we have two married adult children.

  Personal Interests:

  As well as cycling, hiking and regular work outs I read, study and enjoy gardening.

  Term: 6th May 2025 to 5th May 2029

  Governor Type: Foundation Diocesan Board of Education Appointed

• Maureen Smith
  Foundation Governor
  Maureen Smith

  Foundation Governor

  English, Reading & Writing Governor

  Music Governor

  Art, Design & Technology Governor

  Links to school:

  I have no links to Holy Trinity but I am a member of St John the Baptist Church which has good links with Little Marlow School.

  Professional Background:

  I am a retired teacher/deputy head.

  I started my career as a geography teacher in Maidenhead. After quite a long career break raising my 3 sons, I returned to the primary sector teaching in Bourne End and later in Slough. In Berkshire I progressed from leading maths to becoming deputy head at a very large multicultural school of over 800 pupils. I was very much involved in the management and leadership at the school but my main focus was a[ways teaching and learning. Throughout my career I have experienced many changes and challenges but I am happy to say that I never lost my love of teaching and my ability to learn new things.

  I am definitely enjoying my retirement but I'm now pleased to be a member of the Governing Body here and giving something back to the world of education.

  Personal Interests:

  I have many interests and am particularly excited by all things artistic. I spent 25 years being an active member of a local amateur dramatic group performing in anything from comic light opera to musicals and Shakespeare. I recently moved to Marlow and joined the local Community Choir and have enjoyed singing choral music. I have always loved art and have been brushing up my skills in watercolours and drawing. I volunteer locally in a charity shop and community cafe and really enjoy helping out whenever I can. We do live in a very beautiful part of the country and perhaps my most regular happy pastime is walking my lovely little dog along the many pathways in and around Marlow.

  Term: 18th October 2022 to 17th October 2026

  Governor Type: Foundation Parochial Church Council Appointed

• Robert White
  Foundation Governor
  Robert White

  ,Foundation Governor

  Premises, Health & Safety Governor

  Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Governor

  Link to schools:

  I have no direct link with the schools but my wife and I worship at All Saints Church, Marlow.

  Professional background:

  I retired in July 2023. Before that I worked as a Chartered Surveyor and for over 20 years was Property Director of a private company which owned five hotels, two rural estates and various commercial investment properties in Mayfair and Soho, London.

  Personal interests:

  My wife and I moved to Marlow from South London in August 2023. We have a son and daughter who are both married and live in London. We enjoy walking and gardening.

  Term: 8th February 2024 to 7th February 2028

  Governor type: Foundation Parochial Church Council appointed