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Governor Profile
December 3, 2024

Dr Kate Whittaker

A former Drama/English teacher, and Lecturer in Theatre Studies, I am now a full-time parent to a Park Grove pupil. It is a privilege to be part of the vibrant Park Grove community, both as an Associate Governor and Co-Chair of the school’s PTA. Outside interests include theatre, film, museums, and exploring the beautiful city...
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November 1, 2023

Vanessa Botterill (School Business Partner)

My name is Vanessa Botterill and I am the School Business Partner at Park Grove Primary Academy. I joined Park Grove in November 2023. Prior to this, I worked as an Administrator at a different Ebor school. I have over ten years experience of working in a primary school setting. Previously, I have worked as...
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November 2, 2022

Helen Thomson – Co-opted Governor

My name is Helen Thomson and I was co-opted as a governor of Park Grove in September 2022. Since 1999, I have been a secondary school English teacher (latterly a Head of English), working in both England and in South Australia. At present, I am taking a break from the classroom to complete a PhD...
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November 2, 2022

Andy Baker – Co-opted Safeguarding Governor

My name is Andy Baker and I was co-opted as safeguarding governor in September 2022. I am originally from Manchester, and spent eleven years there happily working in Youth Work. For the first five years, as a schools worker, working to deliver RE and PSHE content in secondary schools in the Trafford area. After that...
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November 2, 2022

Claire Kendall – Parent Governor

My name is Claire Kendall, I was elected a Parent Governor in September 2022. For as long as I can remember, I have loved learning and History. My initial career plan to become a Museum Educator fell by the wayside when I caught the teaching bug. I have been a teacher for 21 years, wearing...
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November 2, 2022

Aidan Horner – Parent Governor

My name is Aidan Horner and I am one of the parent governors. I have worked in higher education for the past 12 years. I am currently a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of York. I am fascinated in how people learn and remember and how we can use this knowledge...
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March 17, 2021

Dan Hands (Vice Chair) – Co-opted Governor

I have worked in secondary education for the last 25 years. I started teaching music in London before moving to the North East and becoming first a Head of Department and later an assistant and deputy head. I am currently an Associate Director of Curriculum for Outwood Grange Academies Trust, working with a small team...
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March 30, 2017

Nick Moss (Chair) – Co-opted Governor

My name is Nick Moss and I was co-opted as a governor of Park Grove in September 2016. I qualified as a solicitor at Wombell Bond Dickinson LLP, a top 40 law firm, following the completion of a law degree at Newcastle University. I spend most of my working day advising Local Authorities, Schools, Academies...
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March 28, 2017

Natalie Martin (Deputy Headteacher, SENCO, Designated Teacher, DDSL)

Hi – I’m Mrs Martin. I am Deputy Headteacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator at Park Grove . I have been teaching since 2008 and have experience teaching throughout the primary phase, working with children in the Foundation Stage and across Key Stages 1 and 2. Before joining the Park Grove team I taught for...
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March 28, 2017

Jo Sawyer (Headteacher/Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)

My name is Jo Sawyer and I am the Headteacher at Park Grove Primary. I have been at the school since April 2013. I am from York and all of my family live close by. I have worked in five schools in total, in four different local authorities. Before Park Grove, I was a headteacher...
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