Miss Emma Morris (Chair of Governors, Resources and Finance Group, Standards Committee)

I became Chair of Governors in October 2010 and was delighted to be re-elected to this role in both 2011 and again in 2012.  I became a community governor for Burgoyne in 2009 but have previously been a parent governor for Potton Lower School.  I have a daughter who joinied Year 5 in September 2012.  Career-wise I am a professional fundraiser and have worked for both national and international charities raising money for conservation, the environment, sustainable livelihoods and education.  It was working for a literacy charity, helping children in deprived communities to become better readers, which got me interested in becoming a school governor.  It is not by chance therefore I am the link governor for English.

Mr Phil Ball (Vice Chair of Standards Committee)

I have been a Community Governor since 2009 and have a son in year 8 at Burgoyne and a daughter who attended Burgoyne before moving up to Sandy Upper School.  I am link Governor for Mathematics.  I'm an accountant by trade and work as a Senior Finance Manager at Central Bedfordshire Council.  I am also a Parent Governor at Sandy Upper School.

Mr Rupert Carlile

I joined as a parent Governor in 2012, I have one daughter in Year 6 and 2 more to come to Burgoyne in the near future. I am a total believer in the best Education possible for all.  I work in Theatre and Opera , and also teach with in the theatre Environment, quite often with young people on parole.

Mrs Sarah Dickinson (Standards Committee)

Mr Gary Gunn (Resources and Finance Group)

I have been the PE Co-ordinator at Burgoyne since 2006. I teach all years and also act as the School Sports Co-ordinator for the East Beds Sports Partnership furthering our links with our four feeder lower schools Everton, Potton, Sutton and Wrestlingworth.  I was elected in December 2011 by the staff onto the Board of Governors to representative their views and interests. This role also provides a very useful link to keep the staff involved and informed about important decisions.  I have a keen interest in promoting extra provision, participation and opportunities for competition in school sport for the pupils at Burgoyne. I have one 16 year old son and not surprisingly I enjoy playing and watching sports.

Mrs Lindsay Hall (Headteacher, Resources and Finance Group, Standards Committee)

Mrs Lindsay Hall is a very experienced head teacher and also leads Ofsted inspections.  She has a wealth of knowledge and has many ideas to ensure that, while our pupils enjoy their learning, there is an emphasis on academic achievement.

Cllr Mrs Anita Lewis (Chair of Standards Committee)

After a career in several branches of education, in my retirement I missed the contact with young people and so joined the governing body nearly 20 years ago as an LA governor.  During these years I have served on the committees as needed, including Vice Chair and Chairman of the governing body.  I have seen many changes but would maintain that the challenges which face school communities have never been so great as they are today.  I call upon my depth of knowledge when dealing with current situations.

Mr Angus MacDonald (Chair of Resources Committee, Vice Chair of Finance Committee)

I am a local authority (LA) governor and have been serving on the governing body since 2009.  I am the Chair of Finance and Vice Chair of the Resources Committee.  I also serve on the Parent Forum and I am the link governor for ICT and PE.  I am an IT Project Manager working in the banking industry and also a member of Potton Town Council.  I have three daughters all making their way through Potton Lower School and all destined for Burgoyne.  In my spare time I enjoy reading, sports, gardening and relaxing with my family.

Mrs Tina Mundy (Standards Committee)

I have been RE Coordinator at Burgoyne since September 2007.  Since that time I have, in addition, undertaken the PSHEE & Citizenship Coordinator role.  My personal association with Burgoyne began in September 2003, when my eldest daughter entered Year 5.  My younger daughter and son followed on and now they are beginning University, in Years 12 and 11 respectively.  As a parent, I had a deep respect and affection for the school, so was delighted to be asked to join from a professional perspective.  I remain passionate about Burgoyne and work very hard, taking pride in everything Burgoyne stands for.  I was a Parent Governor for several years at Everton Lower School until the time I began teaching at Burgoyne, so have previous experience of the role.

Mrs Celia Shohet (Resources and Finance Group)

I am a parent governor and with six years so far as a 'parent of Burgoyne' I have seen many excellent developments during that time. During working hours I am an Assistant Director of Public Health in Bedfordshire but enjoy helping out at the school when I can, for example, helping with the School Council. I have lived in Potton for the last 14 years and have no plans to leave!

Mrs Angela Streets (Resources and Finance Group)

I became a parent governor in 2009 and am a member of the Parents Forum and a link governor for Humanities and Safeguarding. I have a son who attended Burgoyne Middle School and who is now at Sandy Upper School. I work at Potton Lower School as a play leader, running the After School Club which caters for children at both Potton Lower School and at Burgoyne.

Mrs Margaret Curry (Clerk to the Governors)