Meet the Governors

 

Name	Post	Term of Office	Business Interests
Pete Williams (Chair)	Trust Board Appointed	from 25.10.19 until 24.10.27	None
Alexandra Stanley (Vice Chair)	Parent Governor	from 13.03.23 until 12.03.27	None
Julie Meijueiro	Trust Board Appointed	from 26.01.21 until 25.10.25	None
Ros Thomas	Co-opted Governor	from 04.06.22 until 03.06.26	None
Andy Watkiss	Trust Board Appointed	from 01.06.23 until 31.05.27	Director of Mount Lane Day Care Nursery Ltd
Sarah Kynaston	Co-opted Governor	from 01.04.23 until 31.03.27	Headteacher St Peters CE Primary School

 

Pete Williams, Chair of Governors

My name is Peter Williams and I’m a senior civil servant, currently Deputy Director of Specialisms for the Government Internal Audit Agency, leading teams that audit most central government departments (including the Department for Education).

I live just around the corner from Market Drayton Infant and Nursery School and have a son in Year 2. 

I’m passionate about using my professional skills and experience to support the school as it works to enable children to fulfil their potential. I’m frequently inspired by the school’s leadership and staff and am entirely confident that this is a setting where my children, and others, will learn, thrive and be happy.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if I can help in any way.

Alexandra Stanley, Vice Chair

As the Chief Executive Officer of an International Scientific Union, I have not only gained extensive experience in strategic planning and organizational management but also witnessed the transformative power of education and outreach. I have always been passionate about making science accessible and engaging for learners of all ages.

As a parent, I understand the pivotal role that early education plays in shaping the foundation of a child’s future. I am committed to ensuring that our infant school continues to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where our children can thrive and develop a lifelong love for learning. I believe that effective communication and engagement between parents, educators, and the school leadership are essential for creating a positive learning environment and I aim to to bridge these connections, ensuring that the voices of parents are heard and considered in the decision-making processes that impact our children’s education.

Ros Thomas

My name is Ros Thomas, Vice Chair of Governors and Link Governor for Special Needs and Pupil Premium. I taught English at Grove School, Market Drayton for 28 years from Yr 7 to A level and was Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator and Teacher/Librarian.

I now feel privileged to have the opportunity to participate in education in the early years where the foundation for a love of learning is established. I have always had a keen interest in all aspects of education especially the development of language, reading and literature. To teach a child to read and write is to offer them a precious gift that will open opportunities for life and I feel very lucky to play a part in this at Market Drayton Infants School. I am very proud of all that the school is achieving.

Sarah Kynaston

My name is Sarah Kynaston and I am a co-opted governor. I began my teaching career many years ago at Market Drayton Infant School and currently work at St Peter’s CE Primary and Nursery School in Wem; another of our Trust schools. I have been a part of Empower Trust since it began and have worked with and in many of our family of schools. Market Drayton and its families has a special place in my heart. I am passionate about improving the futures of our children and young adults and couldn’t imagine myself in any other role! I seek to actively engage families and our local community as we all know it takes a village to raise a child.

Andy Watkiss

My name is Andy Watkiss and I am a Trust Board Appointed Governor.

I am also one of the Owners and Directors of Mount Lane Day Care Nursery Limited and have had day to day involvement with children, parents and staff ever since we started in 1990. The Nursery started as a concept idea and only a handful of children, but now we currently have over 250 children on our registers. Early Years education has been a very important part of my life and I will try to help as many families as possible in and around Market Drayton.

I posses a lot of skills which I can add to our Governing Body, from financial planning to staff appraisals.

Julie Meijueiro

My name is Julie Meijueiro, Chair of Governors and I work for Early Help in Children’s Services for Shropshire Council as a Parenting Practitioner. I have previously had 13 years’ experience of working in primary schools both as a member of staff and as a governor. My specialty is in teaching children with specific learning difficulties namely Dyslexia, supporting both children and their parents as well as the wider community and have a wide knowledge base in Safeguarding.
I am passionate about supporting children’s happiness and early intervention within their education journey enabling them to reach their learning potential regardless of their backgrounds. I fully support the Empower Trusts Vision of being able to Inspire, Empower and Achieve.

 

Attendance at Governors’ Meetings

 

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