Governance

 

Governors of Pear Tree Primary School

 

Dr Jo Hillman 

Chair of Governors. Co-opted Governor. Elected in November 2015. Lead Governor for IT. 

I am an active member of our community and currently a councillor on Stapeley & District Parish Council, Beaver Scout Leader for the 41st Stapeley Beavers, and play an active part in wider community activities. 

I have a PhD in Software Engineering and run a consultancy company that specialises in supporting clients to respond to public and private sector bids and tenders for managed print services.  My background includes research, sales, account management and compliance.  

 

Samuel Dale 

Vice Chair of Governors. 

Parent Governor. Elected in 2021. Lead Governor for EYFS, Art, Music and Science.

Partner in a local law firm. 

 

Anne Wilkes

Parent Governor. Elected in October 2021.

Chair of the Finance Committee. Lead Governor for Health & Safety, PHSE, PE and Maths.

A partner in a chartered accountancy firm.

 

Dr Julie Angus

 Co-opted Governor. Elected in 2010. Lead Governor for SEN, Mental Health and Modern Foreign Languages. 

A local GP.

 

Kim Wells

Co-opted Governor. Elected in 2024. Lead Governor for RE and Design and Technology.

 

Helen O'Donnell 

Co-opted Governor. Elected 2024. Lead Governor for History and Geography.

 

Katy McGlynn 

Co-opted Governor. Elected 2024. Lead Governor for Safeguarding, English/Literacy, Early Reading and Phonics.

 

Ellice Robertson

Co-opted Governor. Elected 2024. Lead Governor for Pupil Premium.

A primary school teacher in Stoke.

 

Debbie Swallow

Staff Governor. Elected 2025.

Red Class Teacher at Pear Tree Primary School.

 

Carly Logan

Co-opted Governor. Elected 2025.

 Teaching Assistant at Pear Tree Primary School.