Date Appointed:
2nd March 2018
Current term of office ends:
3rd March 2026
Appointing body:
Parent Governor
Positions of responsibility:
Committee Governor
Committees serving on:
• Finance and Premises
• Curriculum
• Behaviour and Attitudes
Voting rights:
Yes
Special responsibilities:
None
Links to development areas:
None
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
None to declare
Pecuniary interests:
None to declare
Relationships to staff:
None to declare
Profile:
"I was born in Hull and educated in the west of the city.
Having completed full-time education to A-Level standard I undertook a two-year HND Business and Finance course at the then Humberside Polytechnic, Cottingham Road.
In 1989 I commenced work as a legal clerk. From 1992-96, I studied for a Law degree whilst working in Legal Practice on a full-time basis.
In 1997, I did a post-graduate qualification in Business and Solicitors' Accounts.
From 1998 to 2012 I was a practising Solicitor, specialising in family cases including resolution of finance matters in divorce cases.
In 2012 I was called to the bar (became a qualified Barrister).
From 2013 to present I have been a practising Barrister specialising in family cases, including finance settlements in divorce cases.
Since 2017 I have been the Head of Financial Team – in Barristers Chamber, Hull.
I have been a self-employed Barrister since 2013 but I will be retiring on the 31st March 2024.
My interests include dance, theatre, cycling, walking, reading and being outdoors."