Greswold's Chair of Governors - Dr Ahmed Elsharkawy
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (December 2020-2024)
Committees: Personnel and Curriculum
Responsibilities: Chair of Greswold’s Governing Body
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: Ahmed is the parent of 2 children at Greswold and works as a liver specialist at the QE hospital in Birmingham. He has been a parent governor since January 2017 and has a particular interest in the school thinking strategically about future challenges that are just over the horizon.
Greswold’s Vice-Chair of Governors - Mr Ghulam Hassan
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (April 2023 - April 2027)
Committees: Curriculum and Facilities
Responsibilities: Vice Chair
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: Having always had an interest in Education, I was pleased to be appointed as a Parent Governor. I’m a father of 2 children, the eldest of whom is currently at the school, and have worked as a Project Manager for the last 12 years. Greswold is a great school and I look forward to being able to contribute to its continuing success.
Mr Peter Benson
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (October 2022-Oct 2026)
Committees: Personnel and Finance/Communications
Responsibilities: Chair of the Personnel Committee
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information:
Mr Mark Chater
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (October 2019-2023)
Committees: Facilities and Extended Services
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: I have worked at Greswold for over 14 years, starting as an NQT in Year 3. Since completing my induction year I have also worked in Year 5 and Year 2, joining the leadership team in 2007. Throughout my time at Greswold there have been lots of changes. In joining the Governing Body I wanted to support a different aspect of the school – especially as we move from two to three form entry. It is rewarding to be part of shaping Greswold’s future.
Mrs Georgina Doyle
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (May 2023-May 2027)
Committees: Personnel and Extended Services
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information:
Mrs Jane Glover
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (October 2022-October 2026)
Committees: Extended Services and Curriculum
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: I was appointed as an NQT in 2003 and have taught in Yrs 4 5 and 6. I am a senior leader at Greswold and am non-class based. I am also the DSL for the school. I have been a governor for 12 years and enjoy having an overview of Greswold from both a governance and teaching viewpoint.
Mr Stephen Lane
Category: Local Authority governor
Appointed by: Solihull Local Authority and the Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (June 2020-2024)
Committees: Facilities, Extended Services and Finance/Communications
Responsibilities: Chair of Greswold’s Governing Body and Chair of the Extended Services Committee
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information:
Mr Senthurun Mylvaganam
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (December 2020-2024)
Committees: Curriculum and Extended Services
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests:
Information: I am an NHS Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and father to 2 children at Greswold school. I am the programme director for core surgical training in the West Midlands and quality assure the NHS Breast Screening programme in my Public Health England role. I look forward to using these experiences to support my colleagues on the board of governors, to set and achieve the right strategic direction for Greswold school pupils and staff.
Miss Victoria Nock
Category: Staff governor
Appointed by: Greswold staff
Term of office: 4 years (October 2019-2023)
Committees: Curriculum and Facilities
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: I joined the Greswold family in 2015 and have taught mainly in Year 6 in my time here. My roles include class teacher, KS2 English lead, DDSL and staff governor. I love working at Greswold and decided to become a governor because I wanted to support the school and its development for widely.
Mrs Karen Scott
Category: Headteacher
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: N/A
Responsibilities: Ex Officio
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: As headteacher, Mrs Scott is automatically part of the Governing Body.
Mrs Charlotte Smith
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (April 2022-2026)
Committees: Finance and Curriculum
Responsibilities: Chair of the Curriculum committee
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: I have 2 children at Greswold and am proud to be able to support the school by acting as a governor. I have 22 years of experience in secondary education, the last 12 in senior leadership. I hope to bring to the governors an understanding of the challenges of running a school as well as a commitment to ensuring that our children are happy and successful in this crucial phase of their education.
Mrs Sundip Samra
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (Feb 2021 – Feb 2025)
Committees: Extended Services and Personnel
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: Sundip has 2 children of primary school age (not at Greswold) and works as a tax specialist advising clients at a large professional services firm. Outside of work, and looking after her boys, she enjoys photography, particularly documentary style. I look forward to getting to know the school and helping it with its continued success.
Ms Kamilla Woodburn
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Parents
Term of office: 4 years (Jun 2022 to Jun 2026)
Committees: Curriculum and Facilities
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information:
I have 3 children and have been a Greswold parent since 2015 with many more years ahead of me. I have over 10 years experience in primary & secondary education as a Drama/English teacher and head of department. I now deliver drama sessions on a co-curricular and extra-curricular basis across the midlands as well as becoming an award-winning children’s author.
I am fortunate that I have been able to build relationships with many of the Greswold children and parents being a part of the PTA, helping with events and running a drama after school club in previous years. I am proud to be a part of the Greswold community which now includes my role as a parent governor, where I will endeavour to support the board with its commitment to the pupils, staff and aspirations of continued improvement for Greswold.
Mr Haroon Khan
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: Board
Term of office: 4 years (July 2023 to July 2027)
Committees: TBC
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information:
I am a father to a 2.5-year-old son and currently hold the position of Senior Manager at Three UK. Over the course of my professional career, I have acquired valuable skills in financial management, project management, budgeting, and resource allocation. My strong commitment to my local community drives me to ensure the provision of excellent teaching facilities. With a deep passion for education and a dedication to collaborative governance, I aim to utilize my financial expertise to optimize resource allocation and foster an inclusive learning environment. It is both an honour and a source of excitement for me to serve as a School Governor, utilizing my background as a Chartered Accountant to support the growth and success of our school. I am fully committed to promoting initiatives that embrace innovative teaching methods, technological advancements, and the overall enhancement of learning spaces. Outside work, I enjoy football, reading and spending time with my family.
Governors who have recently left the Governing Body
Mrs Gursharn Lall
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (June 2021- 2025)
Committees: Curriculum, Facilities
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: I have always had a passion for education and how schools contribute, in shaping the young minds of tomorrow. I am an internationally trained teacher who wants to make positive contributions in helping the pupils at Greswold Primary School reach their potential and more.
Mr David Kerr
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (June 2021 – 2025)
Committees: Extended Services, Personnel
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: I have spent the past 30 years in Education and Training, being lucky enough to have been able to work in Australia, Africa and the Middle East in fields as diverse as English Language, to Special Forces and Helicopter Piloting. A recent arrival to the UK, I am here as the Head of Training for a start-up fibre optic company based in Hereford. I am proud to be a member of the Board of Governors and hope to bring my experience and perspective to the Board for the benefit of the children of Greswold Primary School.
Mrs Joanne Slater
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (April 2019-2023) - resigned 05.02.21
Committees: Personnel and Curriculum
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information:
Mr Mark Draisey
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (December 2020-2024)
Committees: Facilities, Curriculum and Finance
Responsibilities: Chair of Greswold's Governing Body and Chair of the Finance Committee
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information:
Mrs Elaine Edmonds
Category: Co-opted governor
Appointed by: The Governing Body
Term of office: 4 years (November 2018-2022)
Committees: Facilities and Extended Services
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: Mrs Edmonds works as a high level teaching assistant at Greswold
Ms Aysha Shabir
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (April 2019 - 2023)
Committees: Curriculum and Facilities
Responsibilities: No additional responsibilities
Pecuniary Interests:
Information: Aysha is an honours graduate in Psychology and a mother to two little boys. She is passionate about education and is dedicated to ensuring only the best for the pupils of Greswold Primary School.
Mr Peter Groom
Category: Parent governor
Appointed by: Greswold parents
Term of office: 4 years (June 2019-2023)
Committees: Facilities and Finance
Responsibilities: Chair of the Facilities Committee
Pecuniary Interests: None
Information: