Burbage Governors (ID 1012)

• Elizabeth Crisp
  Co-Chair/Co-opted Governor
  Elizabeth Crisp

  I enjoy working alongside Helen as a co-chair at Burbage Primary School. It is an incredible privilege to fulfil this role at the primary school that I have such fond memories of attending. I have worked as a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at a University for 7 years. My background is midwifery and I still maintain my midwifery practice and registration. I have an interest in education and lifelong learning, I enjoy using my passion for education to give back to the community. I love being part of a journey to help pupils at the school to thrive academically and become kind, compassionate and caring members of our community.

  Commenced 16 February 2022 (Appointed by governing body)

• Helen Goodman
  Co-Chair/Parent Governor
  Helen Goodman

  My background is in arts management and production, having worked on large scale events and touring shows. I work for Buxton International Festival producing the classical music and opera programme; I also work for Manchester Jazz Festival taking care of artists and commissioning new work through talent development. I was Head of Drama in Secondary and Primary education before I stepped over to the arts management side. My daughter attends Burbage and I’m always blown away by the dedication from staff who foster her little personality.

  Commenced 10 February 2020 (Elected by parents)

• Tim Boardman
  Co-Vice Chair/Co-opted Governor
  Tim Boardman

  I have worked in Software Development for over 15 years, mainly in supporting research and the Civil Service and want to use my digital, data and technology knowledge to assist the school, as well as my experience of the pastoral care of students from my time at university. I have lived in Buxton for the last decade and as a parent, want to help every pupil be the best they can.

  Commenced 17 November 2021 (appointed by governing body)

• Katherine Kilbane
  Co-Vice Chair/Parent Governor
  Katherine Kilbane

  My son attends Burbage Primary School and it has been lovely to see how much he has grown in confidence due to the support and care that he has received at the school.

  I am a secondary school teacher and currently work in a large Manchester high school. I am an Assistant Headteacher and have whole school responsibility for safeguarding, SEND and Inclusion, admissions, attendance and alternative provision. I am also a long serving school governor at the school. I am passionate about ensuring that all learners, irrespective of ability and background, are enabled by their school experiences to thrive and succeed.

  Commenced 16 February 2022 (Elected by parents)

• Lindsay Adams
  Staff Governor
  Lindsay Adams

  In 2017, I joined Burbage Primary and started teaching in Year 5. I am now an experienced KS2 teacher and recently appointed head of Y5/6. I am very proud to work at Burbage and passionate in developing the curriculum alongside the other subject leaders. I am particularly interested in the arts and creating memorable learning experiences for the children. I love to find ways to engage the school and wider community so we can all celebrate the unique and brilliant learning that happens at Burbage.

  Commenced 10 February 2020 (Appointed by governing body)

• John Akrigg
  Co-opted Governor
  John Akrigg

  I have worked as an actuary in the insurance and pensions sectors gaining varied experience in areas including financial reporting and data analysis, which I hope will be useful in serving the school. My wife and I moved to Buxton in 2020. We have three adult sons and our family have always enjoyed the outdoors, particularly camping, hillwalking, cycling, sailing and skiing. Being a governor allows me to give something back to the community. Education is so important for all our children and hope I can help the school in doing the best it can for each child.

  Commenced 25 May 2021 (Appointed by governing body)

• Catherine Oliver
  Co-opted Governor
  Catherine Oliver

  I have been a teacher at Burbage Primary School since 2006. I am the Deputy Headteacher, Safeguarding lead, Head of Year 5 & 6, English lead and have been a school governor since 2019.

  Commenced 13 March 2019 (Appointed by governing body)

• John Rothery
  Co-opted Governor
  John Rothery

  I became a parent governor to help to make the school as good as it possibly can be for the benefit of all the children at Burbage. Originally from Newcastle we chose Buxton as our home as it such a great place to live and bring up children. I qualified as a physicist and have worked in most EU countries, the U.S. and China in the Lighting and Electronics industries most recently working as a project manager for large UK infrastructure projects. I have served on UK government and EU advisory panels and in EU directorates and been responsible for agreeing numerous standards, legislation and codes of practise.
  As a parent, I am passionate in my desire to help achieve for all our children the best possible start and foundation for a happy and healthy life.

  Commenced 16 February 2018 (Parent appointed by governing body due to no election candidates); co-opted in 17 November 2021 (appointed by governing body).

• Will Throssel
  Co-opted Governor
  Will Throssel

  I am a parent of two girls at Burbage Primary School. As the COO of a company in Bakewell, I have a wide-ranging portfolio of areas that I need to cover from health, safety and wellbeing through to financial management and strategic direction. I became a governor to support the school in helping our children to be the best they can be; both academically, but more importantly as caring and enthusiastic members of our community.

  Commenced 10 September 2018 (Elected by parents); co-opted 16 February 2022 (appointed by governing body).

• Anthony Tierney
  Headteacher Governor
  Anthony Tierney

  I am very proud to be the Headteacher of our wonderful school. I have been the headteacher of Burbage since September 2015 and I sit on the governing board in my role as headteacher.

  Commenced 1 September 2015 (appointed by governing body)

• Emma Moore
  Clerk to Governors
  Emma Moore

  Emma is clerk to governors; her role includes general administration, taking minutes and advising governors on process and statutory rules, deadlines and submissions.

  Joined: September 2022