During my career, I was an NHS Chief Executive and Director of Adult Services for Social Services. I was a vice-chair in an Academy in Herefordshire before retiring and moving back to Cornwall in 2013. I have been a governor at LSCC since 2014. I am Treasurer for Liskeard Next Steps Stroke Club and also a volunteer for a local dementia support group, Turning the Cogs. My wife is a primary school teacher and I have two children who are both currently studying at university. As a physics PhD, I am keen to promote more students studying maths and sciences in higher education, but more generally that Liskeard School supports and encourages every student.

I am a former student of Liskeard School, as was my daughter. I am passionate about giving something back to the school. Being a governor takes a lot of time and commitment, but we work closely together to form strong relationships with the whole school staff. I thoroughly enjoy working with Alex and the staff and would like to think we make a difference to the students that attend the school.

I am self-employed so have the flexibility of time to be able to juggle work with governor business and meetings. I offer commitment and am 100% behind the ethos of the school. I have always wanted to help, in any way possible, the schools my children have attended. I want every child to be able to have a good education.

I have a background in education and relocated from the North West five years ago. My three children currently attend Liskeard School. In my role as governor I want to support the school in giving every child the opportunity to get the most out of their education and fulfil their potential.

As Headteacher of the school I believe it is important to also be a governor. I am ambitious for the school and will do everything I can to ensure we provide the best for every child. I have a young family and enjoy any spare time I get with them enjoying the beautiful county in which we live.

I am a Development Management Officer (planning officer) working for Cornwall Council. I have a long line of interests including the railway, sport (especially rugby and cricket), the great outdoors and photography.