Members
Amy Wells BA (Hons) QTS NPQH -Headteacher - Specialist Leader in Education (Mathematics)
Declarations of Interest: Employed by the school
Appointed: By Staff July 2017.(End of term July 2021)
Committees: LAC - Local Advisory Committee
David Harris BA (HONS) QTS NPQH
Executive Headteacher - Staff Governor
I was born in Hertfordshire and moved to Camberley in the mid 1980s. I studied at the University of the West of England, where I taught in a range of schools in the West Country, as well as teaching in Barcelona for a while. I have been teaching within the local area for the past 19 years. My first headship was in Basingstoke and I have been Headteacher of Ravenscote since January 2009. I am a Southampton Football Fan, as well as a rugby supporter. As Headteacher I attend all Governing Body meetings. I am passionate about working with children and believe we play a key role in fostering the hopes and dreams of our learners.
Declaration of Interests: Employee of the school.
Appointed: By Local Governing Body 2009 - ongoing
Committees - Sits on all committees
LT COL Claire masters
Associate Governor
Being an Army child, I don’t particularly hail from anywhere and spent my childhood moving between Germany and the UK. I studied Agriculture & Animal/Equine Sciences at Writtle Agricultural College in Essex and although I tried a myriad of different careers (gardening, riding instructor, grave digger…!) it was only ever the Army for me. I commissioned from Sandhurst in 1998 into the Royal Logistic Corps. I have been privileged to have had an amazing, diverse and challenging career which has taken me around the world including operational tours to the Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Iraq and the Falkland Islands. My most rewarding roles have been in the training environment, particularly working with young soldiers. I have had considerable experience dealing with vulnerable young adults with significant educational challenges, hence my passion for education.
In my spare time I teach horse riding to children at Sandhurst and I am an adult instructor for the Sandhurst and District Corps of Drums (a civilian youth band). I have two young boys, both of whom have had educational challenges. Being a Governor is my way of paying back the amazing work the schools and the teachers do for our children.
Declaration of interest: One child at Ravenscote (year 4)
Appointed by: LAC January 2020 (End of term Jan 2024)
Committees: LAC - Local Advisory Committee
elizabeth cutting
Trust Governor
Vice Chair and Pupil Premium Governor
I was born in Chertsey, Surrey and grew up in Windlesham. As a child I had always wanted to be a teacher, so followed my passion and studied Education and Psychology at Cardiff University and went on to Oxford to complete my PGCE.
I taught in Guildford, Camberley and Bagshot for over 10 years in both state and independent schools before having my 2 children who now attend Ravenscote. I now work on a 1-1 basis teaching children, which I thoroughly enjoy.
I have been a very active member of the PTA in the schools my children have attended and enjoyed organising numerous events to help raise funds so the school can provide the children with extra opportunities and facilities. I am now looking forward to working alongside the Governors and supporting this outstanding school in a different capacity
Declarations of Interest: 1 children at the school in year 5. Private tutor.
Appointed: By Local Governing Body 2016 (End of term Dec 2020)
Committees: LAC - Local Advisory Committee, Personnel & Disciplinary Panel
David Holloway
Associate Governor
I was born in Reading but spent most of my childhood in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Growing up, my mum taught in the local primary school and education was a big part of family life.
After studying engineering at the University of Birmingham (where I was also lucky enough to meet my wife), I trained as a chartered accountant. I moved to Camberley in 2005, and my wife and I bought our current house in Frimley in 2012. I work within the finance team at BMW Group (now based in Farnborough); between 2014 and 2018 I took a job at BMW in Munich and we made the decision as a family to relocate to Germany with our two young boys.
We returned back to the UK in summer 2018. Having experienced the education system in Germany, I am keen to be involved in our children's education in the UK and am passionate about supporting our local school. My accountancy background means that I am the lead governor for business & finance topics.
Declaration of interest: One child at Ravenscote (year 5)
Appointed by: LAC January 2020 (End of term Jan 2024)
Committees: LAC - Local Advisory Committee
SERINA WHEELER - YEAR 4 lead - english co-ordinator
Appointed: By Staff Nov 2017. (End of term Nov 2021)
Committees: LAC - Local Advisory Committee
ANGELA MCTERNAN
Trust Governor
Safeguarding Governor
Declarations of Interest: Parent of Child at the school
Appointed: By FGB Dec 2017 (End of term Dec 2021)
Committees: LAC - Local Advisory Committee
EMILY GIBSON
Trust Governor
Chair of Governors
Declarations of Interest: None to declare
Appointed: By Parents Dec 2017 (End of term Dec 2021)
Committees: LAC - Local Advisory Committee, Personnel & Disciplinary Panel
PREEYA BECZEK
Trust Governor
I am delighted to be a governor at Ravenscote Junior School and offer my skills to such a well renowned and excelling school.
To be able to help in education is a real privilege. Children are a very important part of society, so the environment in which they learn is key.
I run my own business. My job requires me to apply strict regulations but also pragmatism and logic to everything I do for my clients and teams.
Through this I have learnt that being organised and efficient is key.
However, relationships, awareness of our surroundings and the environment in which we work and play are equally important.
I grew up in Leicester and have lived in Frimley for over 10 years. I studied at the University of Surrey for my BSC Hons in Chemistry and Management and MSC in Environmental Strategy.
I am married, have two girls and we enjoy spending time as a family. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, baking, shopping, travelling and meeting new people through work and social settings.
Declarations of Interest: Parent of Child at the school
Appointed: FGB May 2018 (End of term May 2022)
Committees: LAC - Local Advisory Committee (Vice Chair), Head Teachers Appraisal Panel and Curriculum Link Governor