(Who are we?) Pen Portraits of the Governing Board
| John Millar | I have been a Governor at the School since 1999, initially as a Parent Governor, and now as a Co-opted Governor. In July 2011 I was appointed as Chair of Governors following a number of years as Vice-Chair. My wife is from Letchworth, we have lived on the Grange Estate since 1988 and we have one daughter who attended the School and is now a Phase Leader in a leading Cambridgeshire Primary School. In business I am the Managing Director for a manufacturing company whose head office is based in Cambridgeshire with plants in the UK, Asia and the Middle East. At Stonehill I am fortunate to work with supportive and passionate governors who give up their time to help make a difference. The right blend of skills and experience is important in ensuring that the strategic direction set can bring about the best possible outcomes for pupils. |
| Chris Seviour | I joined the Governors at Stonehill when I retired in 2013. Previously I had worked as a school teacher, then advising teachers about ICT and computing and finally introducing the Internet into Hertfordshire schools. So schools are in my blood. In my time as a Governor I have been very impressed by how hard the staff and pupils at Stonehill have worked to make it such a rewarding place to teach and to learn. My personal target is to meet more parents and to listen to their views about the school. |
| Grace Read | I am glad to be a part of Stonehill School's dedicated governing body. I care about education and about creating environments in which children can flourish. I studied English and Psychology at university, specialising in educational psychology and behaviour management. I have worked with children and young people in a variety education, pastoral and therapeutic settings for 20 years. I currently work as an LSA at Stonehill School and am studying for a Diploma in Psychotherapy. |
| Jeni McCarthy | My son has been made to feel so special and welcome since starting in Reception in September 2021. He loves coming to school and the staff are always so friendly and supportive. We chose Stonehill because of its values and community feel. As a teacher myself for the last 15 years, I want to support the school to achieve its aims in delivering the curriculum effectively, creatively and enjoyably so that all of our children are inspired to be independent and curious lifelong learners. |
| Claire Sheff | I was elected as a parent Governor in 2019 and have two children who both attend Stonehill School. Stonehill is very close to my heart; I grew up in Letchworth and attended Stonehill! I want to see Stonehill school and all it’s pupils thrive and achieve the very best they can. I felt that I could support this by becoming a Governor and that my previous experience working in health and social care with adults with learning disabilities, and my current job running a fish and chip shop, give me different perspectives and skills that would be beneficial to a governing board. Equality, inclusion and seeing children as individuals, is always high on my agenda. I have been so impressed by the hard work, dedication and passion of the staff team at Stonehill and I look forward to supporting Stonehill in my role as parent Governor. |