Who we are

 

Allison Flack – Headteacher Governor (Hurst Green)

I have been working at Hurst Green since 2013, initially as a teacher before becoming Headteacher in January 2020. Prior to working at Hurst Green I taught at schools in East London, Hastings and Bexhill. It has been a privilege and hugely rewarding working with governors, staff and children at Hurst Green over the years continuously improving the school. I am committed to providing the children in our school with the best education and opportunities that I can working together with the whole school community. The children are an absolute delight who never cease to impress me with their determination, hard work and positive attitude to school. I am very proud to work at Hurst Green with such a committed and hard-working staff and have relished the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of developing Hurst Green into the good school it is today.

 

Rev. Annette Hawkins – Trust Governor

I am the Vicar of Holy Trinity, Hurst Green and St Mary, Salehurst in the United Benefice of Salehurst, Hurst Green and Robertsbridge. I started my working life as a nurse, I then took a degree in Education and went on to work in project management, initially for a small local charity and afterwards for a national charity as the development manager and local authority childcare consultant for East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. I am married and have four adult children and five grandchildren.

 

Emma Ivil – Staff Governor (Hurst Green)

This is my 19th year of teaching and 5th year at Hurst Green Primary School where I teach in Oak Class (Year 6). I have taught all ages from Year 1-6 in a variety of schools including Goudhurst Primary School and Hollington Academy in St Leonards. I am currently English and PSHE lead, as well as Mental Health and Staff Wellbeing Champion. I am a mum of two boys who keep me busy. I am also a keen bird-watcher, golfer and enjoy dancing. This is my first Governor role and I am looking forward to being part of the decision-making team across both Northiam and Hurst Green Primary Schools.

 

Elaine Lambert – Trust Governor – Chair of Governors

My husband and I moved to Etchingham in 2017, following our retirement. I have had a varied career. I started my working life as a computer programmer then became a secondary school maths teacher after starting a family, going on to become a head of department in a Further Education College. I then joined the School Effectiveness team in the London Borough of Bexley as their mathematics consultant. Finally, I worked as a publisher, responsible for secondary school maths textbooks and I have also authored and edited maths resources. I spent 4 years as a parent governor when my children were at their Church of England primary school. I am passionate about helping children to reach their full potential, and as a governor I do everything I can to support the school to enable all our children to achieve this. Other interests include cycling, walking, pottery and my grandchildren!

 

Louise Lacey – Parent Governor

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Helen Winning – Co-Opted Governor – Vice-Chair of Governors

I have worked as a senior manager and CEO in a number of settings, including healthcare, the arts and the charity sector. My original training was in finance and HR. I am currently Director of Healthcare Services at Action for ME, a national charity which provides information, support and healthcare services for people with ME, a chronic illness which affects children and adults.

As Executive Director of MakeBelieve Arts, an arts educational charity based in South East London, I saw at first hand the positive difference that creativity can make in children’s lives and the benefits of arts based interventions in primary schools. I am passionate about ensuring opportunities for all pupils to discover their talents and to shine.

I moved to Hurst Green in 2021. I have two grown up children and one primary school age grandchild. I am a member of Holy Trinity Church and am keen to foster increased links between the local church and the school.

Should you wish to contact the Chair of Governors, please approach the School Office or email elambert@quercusfederation.co.uk