Governors

I became Chair of Governors in March 2020. My career has been in primary education, teaching at Rosh Pinah for 20 years, where I was Deputy Head as well as serving on the Governing Body. I also taught and was a governor at Mathilda Marks-Kennedy. I retired in July 2020 to help with childcare for my grandchildren, and to pursue my interests.

I remain passionate about children’s education and am keen to participate more actively in helping to guide the strategic direction of the school in order to achieve the best outcomes for pupils, staff and the wider community.

I have held senior management posts for 30 years, after being given Excellent and Senior Teacher status in only my second year of teaching. I have been an Acting Headteacher on three separate occasions and the experiences were extremely rewarding. I was honoured to be one of the first Advanced Skills Teachers in the Borough of Barnet for nearly 10 years. My experience includes teaching every class in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in 6 different but all amazing, schools.

I am delighted to be the Headteacher of Hertsmere Jewish Primary School.

I am a parent of two children at HJPS and my wife is also a teacher at the school.  I am deeply committed to supporting the school, in any way I can, as it continues the outstanding work it does in educating our children and fostering their Jewish pride and identity. I am keen to give back to the school, as well as offering my time and skillset to help drive it forward.  HJPS continues to go from strength to strength, providing an exceptional environment for our children to learn and grow.

Over the past 15 years, I have worked across the real estate and investment industry, specialising in creating value through collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders. My strengths lie in bringing people together, building relationships and helping achieve positive outcomes. I hope to draw on that experience to help strengthen the partnership between parents, teachers and governors, so that together we can continue to bring out the very best for HJPS.

With 18 years of experience in the IT industry and owning a successful IT business since 2016, I have developed a deep understanding of how to drive efficiency, deliver exceptional service and ensure compliance within a team-oriented environment. My expertise spans across managing operations, delivery of customer services and implementing innovative solutions to meet client needs.

As a parent of three children at HJPS, I am eager to give back to the school community and support its continued growth and success. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute my skills and knowledge to help the school excel in its mission and provide the best possible experience for both students and staff.

I am a lawyer with over ten years’ experience specialising in technology law, advising on issues at the intersection of innovation, data protection and emerging technologies. I am passionate about helping businesses navigate a fast-changing digital landscape, combining legal integrity with practical, commercially focused solutions. Alongside my professional work, I maintain a strong commitment to charitable causes and am actively involved in supporting organisations that help individuals and families in need.

Family is central to everything I do. I have two young children and with my eldest starting school in September 2026, I am excited to join the HJPS community as a governor. As we begin this new chapter, I look forward to contributing to school life and using my experience and community focus to support and strengthen the school’s ethos.

I am a retired Primary School teacher who is passionate about education.  I have worked here in the UK, as well as many years in Israel. I was Deputy Head at Mathilda Marks Kennedy for ten years, KS2 Coordinator at Kerem School and an English Language teacher and advisor in Israel.

Since retiring, I have spent four years as a governor at a local Jewish school with responsibility for Maths and Ivrit. Having had a break, I am now excited to be a part of the HJPS Governing Committee.

I studied Hebrew and Jewish Studies at Oxford University and maintain an interest in Jewish history and culture.  I enjoy singing with the London Cantorial Singers and regularly lead services at my shul. In addition to being a member of my shul’s Council, I sit on the education and heritage working groups of the Communities and Education Division of the Board of Deputies. I currently work as a financial services lawyer.

As an academic, I have worked in Higher Education for over 20 years lecturing, researching and publishing academic papers and managing strategic positions from Postgraduate Course Director and Senior Tutor (responsible for managing staff and pastoral care for university students) as well as managing Plagiarism and Disciplinaries.

I am qualified with a Degree, Masters, PhD and a PGCE in Higher Education and a Fellow of Higher Education Academy. I am passionate about great teaching and I have won a Chancellors Teaching Award. I currently hold the role as a Senior Lecturer and Course Director at Cranfield University, leading on modules for a variety of postgraduate and executive programmes. I am also an External Examiner for Middlesex University.

As a parent of two children at HJPS, I am committed and delighted to be able to use my skills and knowledge to help and support the school and contribute, within my role as a parent governor.

I have been at HJPS since 2010, where I started as a Nursery teacher after completing a PGCE. I was a child carer before this time.  My own childhood and degree specialism led me into teaching.  I have remained teaching in Early Years, in both Nursery and Reception.

I am an early years specialist teacher, passionately committed to the education and care of our youngest children.  I am delighted to be a staff governor and hope to continue to contribute to our school to the best of my ability.

Hertsmere Register of Governance September 2025