Our Governors
Following is some short Following is some short information about each of our governors:
Kerry Bryant – LA representative (2021 – 2025)
Member of Curriculum and Resources Committees
Kerry previously worked at Greenside as a teaching assistant. She has over 20 years experience in learning and development working for a wide range of private and public sector organisations.
Kerry is currently employed by the charity MIND and has a particular interest in the wellbeing of learners, staff, and families.
Claire-Louise Budge - Parent Governor (2022-2026)
Member of Resources Committee
I have supported the school for 4 years, making up hampers for the school raffle, which has been successful. I am keen to continue to support the school and pupils in the years to come and help the school grow. I have experience in finance and having SEND child myself I can relate to parents concerns and work with all to get the best from the school for the community that use it.
Sally Glossop- Co-opted governor (2022-2026)
Member of Curriculum Committee
I am the County Lead for SEND Implementation and Statutory Assessment. I am committed to making a difference for children with SEND. I have worked in special education for 40 years and in a wide range of roles including being a deputy head and head teacher. I want to open up the world for all of our children and young people.
Martin Budge- Co-opted Governor (2024-2028)
Member of Resources Committee
Donna Mcgrath – Staff Governor (2024-2028)
Member of Curriculum Committee
Laura Wright – Parent Governor (2022-2026
Member of both curriculum and resources committees
Jo McNamara- Parent Governor (2024-2028)
Member of Resources Committee
Jo became a parent governor in January 2017, she has three children, Harry her middle child has attended Greenside since January 2016. Jo works as a Registered Manager for Hertfordshire’s Safeguarding and Specialist service and has worked with children from 0-18 with varying needs for 15 years. Jo is also a registered assessor working in childcare settings assessing across qualifications and supporting learners to develop their skills within schools, residential homes and early years provisions.
Dave Smith- Co-opted Governor – Chair of Governors
Member of both the Resources and Curriculum committees
Currently Chair of Governors at Greenside. Previously parent governor and vice chair of governors at Heathcote school since 1999 until it closed. I am currently a Paramedic with the London Ambulance Service and in my spare time I enjoy dog walking and exploring around the UK in my Campervan
Claire Streets Parent Governor (2022-2026)
Member of both the Resources and Curriculum committees
I've been a Greenside parent for 9 years but have been involved with the school for 11 years as a volunteer. Since having my two children I changed career from financial services to work in education, spending 6 years in a mainstream school and have worked at Greenside part time for 4 years. I continue to volunteer at Greenside School and within the community.
Alex Tomkins– Head teacher Greenside School.
Term of office from January 2024– ongoing
Member of both the Resources and Curriculum committees
Alex became a member of the Greenside governing body in January 2024, when he was appointed as Headteacher. Alex had previously been Head of Spring Common, where he had also been a governor. Alex has extensive experience in special education. Alex has a Master Degree in Education and is currently completing a EdD in Education with the University of Derby.
