Term of office expiry: 08/11/2024

I am delighted to hold the position of Chair of Governors at Clover Hill Primary School..
I currently work as part of the Management Team of the Gateshead School Sport Partnership within the ‘educationGateshead’ service.
I have worked within the education sector (and specifically within Gateshead) for over a decade now and have a passion driving whole school improvement and pupil development.
I live within the Clover Hill catchment area and know many of the school’s families very well – I am keen to be part of the future of the school and make a positive impact in my role.
Thank you for the opportunity. “

Start Date: 04/01/2010

Start date 01/09/2022

I started working at Clover Hill in 2001 and have worked across both key stages and in a variety of roles – teacher, subject leader, senior leader, Deputy Head and now share the very privileged role of Headteacher with Miss Hall.  I teach two days a week in Year 5 and Year 6 which I love and try to spend as much time as possible in classrooms working with children throughout the school. My own children attended Clover Hill and this school has become very much part of who I am.

Term of office expiry: 06/09/2025

I started my journey at Clover Hill in 2015.  I am currently the Year 5 teacher at Clover Hill with responsibility for leading Maths and Computing.  I work closely with the SLT supporting them to drive the school forward and relish developing my roles in school.

Term of office expiry: 05/02/2025

I am a widow with two grown up sons, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

I have lived on Fellside Park in Whickham for over fifty years.

I have been a Local Ward Councillor representing Whickham South and Sunniside Ward for the past twenty five years.

I have been a Governor at Clover Hill Primary School for twenty five years. I have also been a Governor at Whickham Church of England Primary School for twenty five years.

As a Ward Councillor, I am passionate about where I live and the people I represent. I am committed to supporting both schools on their Governing Body.

Cllr. Marilynn Ord

Term of office expiry: 13/06/2026

Both of my children attend Clover Hill and I was pleased to accept the role of co-opted Governor ahead of the 23/24 academic year.

I am a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and have spent the majority of my career working in the offshore Oil and Gas and Renewables sectors. I have worked in both Senior Engineer and Engineering Management roles in companies delivering bespoke solutions for cable installation and burial subsea worldwide.

I am proud to work in an industry which was pioneered in the North East and am a keen ambassador for STEM activities. Having previously worked alongside local universities to provide industry experience for undergraduate students.

I look forward to the opportunity to use the skills developed throughout my career to contribute to the school maintaining and exceeding the excellent standards which it has currently set.

Term of office expiry: 14/03/2027

I was born and brought up in a mining village in South Tyneside, and having spent all of my working life in the midlands and south east, retired and came home to the North East in 2022.

My career has taken me from management in local government, to the NHS, the Arts Council and latterly, HR in universities. I also taught Y5 for a year (in Birmingham) and have run my own business.

As an Organisational Development Director in universities, my focus was on developing leaders and managers, achieving culture shift and embedding equality, diversity and inclusion. My longstanding professional interest is conflict resolution and I am a qualified mediator and coach.

I am passionate about every child having the access and support needed to reach opportunities for growth and learning.

I am so pleased to have this opportunity to work with Clover Hill and look forward to doing the best I can to support our children, their community and our teaching staff in my role as governor.

Term of office expiry: 08/11/2026

As a parent with boys at Clover Hill, I wanted to give something back and invest my time into ensuring the school keeps the reputation it is well known for. I’ve worked in the social housing sector for over 20 years and have an extensive knowledge in social issues including safeguarding. As the chair of the Health, safety and premises committee I am able to use my knowledge to ensure the children, staff and buildings at Clover Hill are safe. I also sit on the Finance and staffing committee.

Term of office expiry 06/12/2024

Both of my children attend Clover Hill Primary School, and I was proud to be elected as Parent Governor in December 2020. I have worked for Gateshead Local Education Authority as a Primary School Teacher for 16 years and have worked across and managed all age phases throughout this time. I feel privileged to be part of the school’s Governing Body and I am committed to supporting and challenging the school to ensure our children receive the highest quality education, enabling them to reach their full potential. I look forward to continuing to contribute to all children being given a wonderful experience in their primary education whilst ensuring they have the opportunities to succeed and grow into confident, responsible and caring individuals.

Term of office expiry 31/10/2025

I have recently retired after spending over 40 years working in the Energy industry at home and overseas.

I am married to Sandra, have two daughters and three grandchildren. I was born in Dunston and prior to settling in Whickham moved around with work and lived in Australia for 10 years

I have always had a strong desire to become active in the community (I was a Justice of the Peace until I retired), so when the opportunity arose to become a school governor, I put myself forward for the position.

As a governor at Clover Hill, I look forward to working with the other governors and the staff at the school to build upon the school’s excellent record.

I have many years of work life experience and my hope is that I can use this experience to make a positive contribution to the school.

I enjoy DIY and spending time with my family.

Term of office expiry 06/10/2025

My daughter attends Clover Hill and I was delighted to be elected as a Parent Governor in October 2021. 

I want to be as actively involved in my daughter’s education as possible. I hope that being a Governor at the school will enable the teachers to be as focused on their jobs as possible, whilst we take away some of the administrative burden; ensuring the school is run in the best possible interests of the children and their families. 

I work in a very corporate, but client-focused environment and I hope to bring much of my professional experience to this role.

As a dedicated school governor, I bring a wealth of expertise in the financial, managerial, and mortgage sectors to the table. With a proven track record in navigating complex financial landscapes and implementing strategic managerial practices, I am committed to channelling these skills and contributing meaningfully to the growth and success of our school.

My decision to accept the role of school governor was deeply rooted in my personal investment in our school community. My eldest daughter is currently a student here and I would very much like for my youngest daughter to attend when she is old enough. Witnessing firsthand the outstanding education and nurturing environment provided by the school, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to give back and play a role in further enhancing its already excellent reputation.

I am dedicated to collaborating with fellow governors, educators, and stakeholders to support our school’s mission and vision.

I am excited about the journey ahead and look forward to working alongside you all to make a positive impact on the lives of our students and the broader school community.