Elizabeth Baird

Co-opted Governor

Appointed in March 2019

Link Governor for Behaviour, Welfare and Personal Development

I was appointed as co-opted governor to the school. My background is in Psychotherapy and Counselling, and I have recently left a management position in an NHS mental health service. I am currently working part time in private practice.

I enjoy walking, and am a member of Warrington Rock Choir. I love singing and have had the opportunity to sing with the choir in the Liverpool Philharmonic, Bridgewater hall, and a variety of other locations.

I have grandchildren in the school who are enjoying their time here. I am keen to support the school to see it go from strength to strength, and provide a great and fun learning environment for the children.

Kathryn Bullivant

Parent Governor

Appointed April 2018

Link Governor for Early Years

I am one of the two Parent Governors, and have two children currently in the school.

After being a stay-at-home mum for the last six years, I have recently published my first romance novel.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and reading. 

I am also involved with fundraising for school as a member of Friends of Penketh South.

Steph Clarke

Co-opted Governor

Appointed November 2017

Link Governor for Vunerable Pupils

My current role is Assistant Principal at Penketh High School and I was thrilled to be welcomed onto the Governing body of Penketh South in 2017. I have previously worked as a Director of Learning & Head of Year and I now oversee the Personal Development and Enrichment programme at Penketh High School. I am passionate about ensuring all pupils have the opportunity to gain experiences and skills that will enable them to flourish in society and in later life. I see these experiences as important and an exciting feature of school life and feel they contribute enormously to pupils social and academic development.

I grew up and live in Chester and enjoy spending my time riding my horse, walking my dogs in North Wales and meeting up with friends.

Jane Evans - Vice Chair of Governors

Co-opted Governor

Appointed in July 2015

Link Governor for English, Maths and Safeguarding

I have worked at Locking Stumps Primary School for 10 years and became the Headteacher in January 2013. I am a passionate Manchester United fan and have now held my Season ticket for 25 years! I attend all home games.

I love camping with my husband Gareth, who is a music teacher specialising in African drumming workshops. I spend a lot of my time with my friends and family; walking, camping and generally having fun!

Angela Grace

Staff Governor (by virtue of role)

I have been the Headteacher here for 10 years and feel very privileged to come to work every day to be greeted by the smiling faces of our amazing pupils.

I am a keen Warrington Wolves fan and season ticket holder.  

As much as I love being a Headteacher, I also love my holidays, travelling to places around Europe in particular.

Music is a passion and I try to go to as many live music events as I can and often have music on whilst I work.  I feel strongly that children should have a curriculum that is rich and varied and the Arts have such a huge part to play in this.  

Safeguarding our pupils is paramount to my role and one of the main reasons why I joined the teaching profession and I will fight 'tooth and nail' to protect vulnerable families.

Howard Platt

Co-opted Governor

Appointed in 2018

I am a community governor at Penketh South appointed in early 2018, I am also a governor at Beamont Collegiate Academy (BCA) and Chair of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT)

My day job is chairman of Locker Group in Warrington one of the last surviving Warrington wire companies.

By training I am an accountant and I was pleased to be appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Cheshire in 2017.

My other interests include being patron of Lymm Heritage Centre and I am a panel member of North West Business Angels (a sort of Dragons’ Den investment forum).

I am loving my involvement at Penketh South the children are a real joy and a credit to the parents and staff.

Claire Roper 

Staff Governor

Appointed in February 2014

I have worked at Penketh South since January 2007 and opened the school Nursery.  Previous to this I worked in Grappenhall for 7 years.  I grew up in Warrington and have lived here most of my life (other than the 3 years I spent in Birmingham for university).  

I am a mum of 2 young boys so have an understanding of parental views and concerns.  My favourite thing to do is to spend time with my family.  I also enjoy reading and going on holidays.

Maria Warburton

Local Authority Clerk

Carolyn Williams

Chair of Governors

Co-opted Governor

Link Governor for Curriculum

Appointed in June 2007

I have been involved in the life of Penketh South for over 15 years. My daughter previously attended the school and I first joined the Governing Body as a parent governor back in 2007.

I am now a co-opted Governor and, as well as being the Chair, I am the link governor for the curriculum. I am also a member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) Quality and Standards Committee.  I am especially passionate about ensuring that all the pupils at the school achieve their potential in a safe, supportive and happy environment.

My professional background is marketing and I currently work in the university sector as a Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions.

I have a keen interest in music and enjoy attending concerts and the theatre. As a member of the National Trust one of my favourite past-times is to visit the historic buildings and gardens as well as walking in the many areas of outstanding natural beauty.