Who are we?
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Mr Dan Sims |
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Mrs Tracy Creasey |
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Garnette Watts |
Originally from Canada, Garnette has been teaching in the UK since 2002. She has worked as a classroom teacher in a wide array of educational settings: SEND and in both State and Independent secondary. Currently, She is Head of Department at an Independent Senior School in Surbiton, where she teaches A Level Psychology and Sociology. Garnette has also been an Assistant Safe Guarding Lead for the past 4 years. Garnette joined the Governing Body in December 2021 and she is the named Governor for SEND |
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Mrs Katie Wadsworth Parent Governor |
Katie was elected as Parent Governor for The Mead in December 2023. Katie has been a secondary school teacher for the past 15 years, working in both comprehensive and grammar schools. She is currently Head of PE and Dance teaching across all key stages including GCSE and A-Level. Katie has extensive pastoral experience through her role as a Head of Year, which she has held for over 10 years. This role has enabled her to gain valuable experience in focusing on students' mental wellbeing, as well as working with SEND students. Katie is currently an Assistant Designated Safeguarding Lead. Her son is currently in Year 4 at Auriol Junior School and her daughter is in Reception at The Mead. Katie is the named Governor for Attendance and Pupil Premium. |
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Mrs Jennie Field Parent Governor |
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Mrs Anne Barry Appointed Governor |
Now retired, Anne has a wealth of teaching experience in primary, secondary and special Education as well as the roles of teaching and learning consultant, Headteacher of an Infant school and a Leadership and Management advisor. She is joined the Governing Body for Auriol in September 2017 and is currently the Curriculum Governor for the joint LGC. |
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Mr Dale Spick |
Prior to training as a teacher, Dale worked in a school for children and young people with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or a Social Communication difficulty, from the age of 4 to 19. From here, he has taught in two secondary schools across his 8 years of teaching. Having worked as a Head of Department and Head of Year in a school in Sunbury, he recently joined a Secondary School within BET as an Assistant Headteacher. Dale joined the Mead Governing Body in September 2023 and he is named Governor for Safeguarding. |
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Mr Steve Simper Appointed Governor |
Steve recently took early retirement after 40 years in Health and Social Care, where he worked across primary and secondary sectors, children’s services and learning disability services. He has managed large teams of up to 750 staff and budgets of £65m, and his final NHS role was Director of Inclusion. Despite being blind, he bring strong skills in finance, technology, data analysis and strategic planning, alongside experience in procurement, policy and governance. He currently serves as a governor in two schools and holds several voluntary and trustee roles, combining professional expertise with a commitment to community service. Steve was appointed to the joint LGC in February 2025 and is named Governor for EDI. |
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Mrs Rosie Hurley Governance Professional |
