Who are our Governors?

I am currently Co-Chair of ALNS LGB and have been Vice Chair previously for 5 years. I am Link Governor for Quality of Education and Governor Development and Training.

I am a retired English teacher and have taught in Portsmouth for 35 years at CPGS and ALNS. I taught at ALNS for 16 years until my retirement in 2016 and I was a member of the Senior Leadership Team at ALNS with several Senior management roles. I was also a staff governor at ALNS for several years.

Role on ALNS LGB:
Co Opted

Link Governor for:
Personal Development

Current Role or Job: 
Retired

Experience or skills relevant to role on LGB:
Experience governor at feeder school

Why are you a Governor at ALNS?:
I have remained on LGB  from my time as a parent governor at ALNS- my daughter has now finished at University and is thriving in her new career! I want all students who pass through ALNS to get the same opportunities, support and chances to thrive as my daughter. if I can help this happen then I will have achieved my goal.

Role on ALNS LGB: 
Staff Governor

Current Role or Job:
Subject leader for history at ALNS

Experience or skills relevant to role on LGB:
Previous experience as an Assistant Head delivering to Governors, knowledge of ALNS from a teacher perspective

Any Connection to ALNS: 
My daughter went to the school until 2020 but that link no longer remains

Why are you a Governor at ALNS?:
I hold the school in high regard as a parent of an ex-pupil and as a member of staff. I enjoy seeing the bigger picture of the school and the direction it is moving in. I value playing a part in the wider context of the school.

Role on ALNS LGB: 
Co-opted governor

Link Governor for:
Safeguarding

Current Role or Job: 
Portsmouth Education Partnership and School Inclusion Manager

Experience or skills relevant to role on LGB:
I have worked in education for almost 30 years in schools and local authorities. I have worked in secondary schools in London and Portsmouth as a pastoral leader, a SENCO and a member of SLT. I previous experience as a governor in infant and secondary schools and a sixth form college.

Why are you a Governor at ALNS?:
In my role at Portsmouth City Council, I have worked closely with ALNS over the last five years. I really value the school’s commitment to inclusion and to supporting the wellbeing of students and staff. I am particularly impressed with the support provided for pupils during the pandemic.

I am pleased to have joined the governing body and am looking forwarding to working alongside my fellow governors and the SLT, bringing both challenge and support, as the school continues to develop and flourish.

Role on ALNS LGB: 
Co-Chair and Parent Governor

Link Governor for: 
Human Resources and Wellbeing

Current Role or Job:
Chief Financial & Operating Officer, The De Curci Trust

Experience or skills relevant to role on LGB:
I have been a School Business Leader for over 13 years with previous experience in retail and hospitality management. I am also a School Resource Management Advisor, and Chief Financial Officer Mentor in addition to my day job, and a member of Portsmouth City Council Schools’ Forum.

Any Connection to ALNS: 
I have had 3 children at ALNS over the last 10 years.

Why are you a Governor at ALNS?:
I have witnessed first hand, the supportive and friendly nature of the school, and the commitment of all of the staff to ensuring that each child thrives. I am proud to be a Governor and support the strategic direction of the school, and its Leadership team.

Role on ALNS LGB:
Parent Governor

Link Governor for: 
Health & Safety and Estates

Current Role or Job:
Regional Operations Manager for a Facilities Management Company

Experience or skills relevant to role on LGB: 
I have been in the Facilities Management sector for over 25 Years and have held Engineering, Management and Director level roles throughout my career. I am currently the lead Operations Manager on the running of several schools and education facilities across the South East of England and have significant experience on how the Hard and Soft services elements of a school are managed, resourced and operated, including Lifecycle works. I also hold various qualifications relating to my job including Nebosh General Certificate

Any Connection to ALNS:
My eldest son attended ALNS and completed his GCSE’s in 2014. My youngest son started at ALNS and is now in Year 9. I specifically moved into the catchment area for ALNS in 2006 as it was our first-choice school for our first born and it has continued to be for our second child.

Why are you a Governor at ALNS?:
Having gained extensive experience on how schools are run with the work that I do, I wanted to see how my knowledge and experience could assist my son’s school journey, even if it was in a very small way. I believe I have something to give that would be of benefit to my son’s school experience, the other students as well as the school leadership team and staff. I am very much a people person and get inspired when I am able to help others.

I'm currently a Parent Governor at ALNS and Link Governor for Attendance and Behaviour. I have 2 children in the school and am invested in the progression of ALNS and all who attend and work there. I feel privileged to have been voted into this position to provide support within the wider working of the school and challenge for improvement where possible. I work part time, have 3 children and volunteer my time here and also to breastfeeding support groups.

I have two children at ALNS and volunteered to be a parent governor in 2023. I perform the roles of link governor for Pupil Premium and Careers. This is my first role as a governor and first involvement with the education system. I worked for over 20 years in the IT and finance industry, before taking over our family business supporting and supplying environmental research equipment.