I have spent 28 very happy and enjoyable years in education at several different schools in a variety of contexts and in a number of leadership positions, the past 15 of which have been as Headteacher at Sarisbury CE Junior School.

I have been a co-opted governor at Brookfield school for the past eight years and have thoroughly enjoyed being able to contribute to the wider strategic direction of the school. It has been very rewarding to be part of the governing body and gain a valuable insight into the fantastic range of opportunities on offer at Brookfield School, and the high aspirations the school has for its students.

I am married and have a son moving into year 8 at Brookfield and another at Locks Heath Junior school.

I work for Southampton Solent University as a course leader for a business course related to the fashion industry.  Prior to lecturing I was a chartered marketer working for industries such as lighting, motor, drinks, engineering as well as environment.  I am currently studying for a PhD in leadership and semiotics.  I am an external examiner for several MA programs at another university.  My interest at work is to ensure all students reach their maximum potential and gain employability skills suitable for their career choice, working closely with industry contacts.

Having completed my PhD in gastrointestinal pharmacology at the University of Aston, I worked briefly for Sandoz Pharmaceuticals as a Clinical Research Associate before continuing my research career at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. I returned to the UK in 1997 to take up an academic post at Portsmouth University and am currently Head of Pharmacology.

Two children, both of whom attended Brookfield and went on to Barton Peveril College. Our son is in his second year of training as a deck officer cadet at Fleetwood Maritime College and our daughter is completing her A-levels. My long-suffering wife of 25 years is a pharmacist, so it is fair to conclude we are a family of scientists!  We are also a family of animal lovers and it would be unfair not to mention our dog Nelson (a retired racing greyhound) and Dash, a “retired” tomcat.

Having grown up in Cardiff, I am a rugby fanatic, but enjoy watching most sports. My academic interest is in gastrointestinal disease and therapeutics and I enjoy international travel immensely, both professionally and personally. With almost 20 years of experience teaching in higher education, I appreciate the challenges faced by those that wish to attend university. I am also proud to be part of a school and governing body that aspires to achieve success for all our young people.

“All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy” Spike Milligan.

I became a parent governor in October 2016, and have joined the Learning and Teaching committee.

I work for the NHS and am an Oral Surgeon for University Hospitals Southampton.

Being outside.  I am a keen runner, cyclist, walker, and sailor. We have recently discovered wild swimming and kayaking, and paddled around Portsmouth (which is an island!) this autumn.

I love a challenge, and have taken part in a variety of running and cycling events and adventure races. Proudest achievement of 2016 was swimming 10k down the River Dart in Devon!

To take part in a triathlon!

No degrees or formal qualifications - just 40 years of making and standing by those decisions, thinking outside the box to get results, and the constant juggling of making a small business work.

Musical theatre - particularly new works from the smaller production companies.  A bit of a ‘train nerd’. And a fan of USA road trips with minimal planning - just go and enjoy.

Married to Maria for 12 years. Father of Marika (Locks Heath Junior School, Yr6) and Eleni (Brookfield, Yr7), as well as two adult sons from an earlier marriage.

Whatever I have learned in life…and now a reformed accountant after a past as a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA).

Follower of Wasps and England Rugby, Hampshire and England Cricket. Jazz nut and lover of a wide range of music. I collect wine.

A parent governor since July 2013, I am Vice-Chair of the Learning & Teaching Committee and a member of the Infrastructure Committee, as well as the Governing Body's Safeguarding Lead.

I am married to Rebecca and am step-father to Ben (Brookfield Yr 10) and Amy (now working, having left Brookfield in 2014). The house also has two cats (Marley and Nyla) and a fish (cruelly un-named!).

Having worked exclusively in a sales environment throughout my career, my skills are sales management related.  However, in addition I have completed a number of leadership courses, and can interpret a set of accounts pretty well...

I am keen runner, running regularly (and volunteering occasionally) at ParkRun.  Outside of parental taxi-duties, I am a keen sports enthusiast, following Birmingham City, and also book reader - currently working through the 3rd book in Robert Galbraith's (aka JK Rowling) Cormoron Strike series.

I was elected to join the Brookfield Governing Body as a parent governor in December 2011. I was keen to do some voluntary work but wanted to use my skills and experience to offer something back to the community. I had no governor experience and so didn’t really know what I was letting myself in for! Within 12 months I had been ‘promoted’ to Vice-Chair of Governors and have held that position ever since.

With a degree in Aerospace Engineering, I was accepted to join the graduate management scheme of NATS (the UK’s air traffic control company) based in Swanwick. My family and I relocated to this area, fell in love with it and we’ve been here ever since. Fortunately, I’m still working at NATS and over the last 16 years I’ve had a rewarding and varied career including positions ranging from engineering to HR and product management to commercial delivery.

My wife and I are both from Liverpool and have been together for over 20 years. We have two amazing boys, one studying at Barton Peveril College and the other in Year 8 at Brookfield. My wife is re-training as a Nursery Practitioner and so also works locally at Woodlands Early Learning Centre.

Any spare time is given up to sports, and in particular football. I played at a reasonably high level when younger, but with my best games behind me I switched to coaching, including the last 10+ years at Warsash Wasps. I support Everton FC, although I also have season tickets at Southampton FC with my two boys which makes for a lot of awkward moments! I once played at Anfield (home of Liverpool FC) in front of 35,000 people and scored in the world famous Anfield Kop.

I work in a general IT role which requires me to cover many aspects for an international company including data security.  Most relevant to my governor role is that I manage and maintain the company’s core database application, and work with the business on its policies and procedures to ensure targets are met.

I am married and we have two boys, both at Brookfield.

My hobbies and interests include technology in particularly electronics, robotics and 3D printing. I also enjoy science, in particular astronomy.

I live in Hook Village, Warsash. Married to Jenny with two children aged 37 and 34 who both attended Brookfield. Four grandchildren, one in her third year at Brookfield and the other three currently at Locksheath Junior School. Family holidays are our highlights.