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David Munoz - Chair of Governors
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Daphne Hynds
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Having lived in Bengeo for the majority of my life I know the community well. I was educated locally and the greater part of my career was in banking. I qualified as an Associate of Institute of Bankers and later was made a Fellow. For many years I ran the local Brownie Unit where I still help. I also catered for many Scout & Guide camps in this country and on the continent. I am a mentor for new Adult Leaders and Young Leaders. Other hobbies include handbell ringing, gardening and I am a member of The National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses together with a number of wildlife and nature trusts. |
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Barbara Walwyn
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I live in Bengeo and have taught Maths at Secondary Schools in East Herts. Since I retired, I have enjoyed volunteering at Bengeo School, teaching small groups of Year 6 pupils. My hobbies include gardening, walking, travel and Bridge. |
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Claire Hobbs
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I am an experienced governor and this is my 5th Year as a governor at Bengeo. I have recently trained as a bookkeeper and I work for our family run business, managing finance and accounts. Prior to this, I was a primary school teacher for 24 years, 9 of which as a Deputy Headteacher. I trained as a maths specialist and have led on assessment and data analysis. I believe that my experiences in education and finance are helpful in supporting the development of the school. I have a daughter in Year 6. |
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Torran Macdougall
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I am a father of three children at Bengeo Primary School. I work for a charity called School of Hard Knocks which is a sport for development Charty. My role is to oversee our schools programme which uses Rugby Union to help support secondary school students with their mental and physical health. I am also a keen rugby player/coach and enjoy how team sports can help develop and support people. My children love going to Bengeo school and I think it is important to ensure the school is a happy and safe space for the students. |
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Sarah Potts
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I completed a BA degree in film, journalism and English at the University of Ulster and then, after a few years working, travelling and starting a family, achieved a PGCE at the Institute of Education in London. I taught for many years in a large primary school in Tower Hamlets serving the predominantly Bangladeshi community. I became SEND lead early on, a role I continued to develop when I moved my career to Enfield before becoming deputy head a few years later. I became deputy head of Bengeo Primary in 2005 and have now been here nearly 20 years. During my time at Bengeo, I completed a masters degree in primary education at the University of Cambridge. In over 30 years of teaching, I have taught all year groups from Nursery to Year 6 as well as leading Early Years, KS2, English, maths, science, teaching and learning, assessment, curriculum, PPG and pupil leadership. My favourite activity at Bengeo is talking with the children. |
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Kim Coulshed
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I am a mother of three children at Bengeo Primary School. Having worked as a Primary class teacher and being KS2 lead, I am passionate about education and the success of children. I took a major role in Music across the school , giving children opportunities for extra curricular activities in this area. From my experience of leading a number of subjects, I have a keen interest in the curriculum and I hope to support the school in their development. My children love Bengeo Primary School , a safe and enjoyable place for them to thrive in these crucial early years. |
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Aniket Gocoldas
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Having moved to the area in 2019, I now have two children at Bengeo Primary School. My background is in education, as an Economics teacher and Assistant Head of an independent school in London. I have worked in five different schools, including two in the Far East, and I have a particular interest in assessment, tracking and school resource management. I enjoy playing a range of different sports and believe strongly in the educational benefits of the co-curriculum. |
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Josef Thomas
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Having moved to Hertford in 1987 I have seen all 4 of my children educated through local schools . 3 have gone on to further education with our youngest being in the 6th form at Presdales. I live with my wife Helen in Bengeo , our youngest daughter and 2 spaniels I am a Director of a global engineering consultancy employing circa 76000 colleagues worldwide , 80 of which are based in Hertford. Outside work I’m a keen rugby fan supporting Saracens, having played for London Irish in my youth and then Hertford RFC. As a family we spend a lot of our spare time on the fells of the Lake District where we are near to completing the 214 Wainwrights. I am looking forward to contributing to the future development of Bengeo Primary School. |
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Hollie Common - Clerk to the Governors
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