Governor Profiles

Rosie is the founder and director of Avalon Insights, a research and insight consultancy specialising in applying behavioural science to solve challenges for clients, ranging from large corporations, governmental departments through to small charities. She brings a wealth of expertise to guide strategic decision-making and support the school community. Prior to establishing Avalon Insights, she spent over 10 years working in a leading research agency, and gained valuable operational experience during her time at Comic Relief. 

Rosie joined the governing body in 2020, and was vice chair and safeguarding link governor for two and a half years. Over that time she has witnessed the school's remarkable transformation. She continues to commit to helping create a supportive and thriving school environment at Oakleaf Primary School.

Hinesh moved to Dacorum in 2019 and loves the community spirit that exists within the local area. He has been qualified as a chartered accountant for ten years and have spent most of his working life in the professional services sector. His work involves understanding the strategies and business models of organisations and providing recommendations on how to strengthen their governance frameworks.

He has two young children of his own and has been privileged to spend so much time with them both over the last few years. It is apparent, even at an early stage, how important education and development is in the formative years of children’s’ lives. He is really excited to join the governing board of Oakleaf Primary School and looks forward to working with fellow governors to make sure the children have as positive an environment as possible that will enable them to reach their full potential.

Philippa has been part of the school community since 1994 when her eldest child joined the Nursery. She became a member of staff in 2006 when her youngest child was in Year 3, firstly as a Teaching Assistant in the Junior School before moving to an administration role in the Infants’ School Office where she worked her way up to the position of Office Manager. 

Philippa is now the School Office Manager. She has always felt passionate about the school where her 3 children were so happy and feels privileged to be part of the Local Governing Board at this exciting time

Alison was brought up and went to school in Dacorum and have lived in the local area for much of my life. 

Having spent the majority of her career working in human resource management for large companies, in 2007 she founded her own company with a business partner working on recruitment projects to source candidates for universities and government departments. This helped to further strengthen her interest and strong belief in the importance of education, including at early years’ stage, opening children’s eyes to the world and giving them the confidence and desire to make the most of their skills and grasp every opportunity that is offered to them or is within their reach. To encourage them to aim high. She believe that this is something for which the seeds are sown very early on from junior school stage, as well as through family life. 

Alison's impressions of Oakleaf Primary School are that they provide a vibrant environment which encourages each pupil to reach his or her full potential in a caring and supportive way.  She welcomes and feels privileged to have the opportunity to make a contribution to this.

Susanna has lived in Dacorum all her life: attending both primary and secondary schools in the area.  On leaving school she worked in Administration and then spent a year in Saudi Arabia before coming back to the UK to study for a degree in English at the University of Hertfordshire.   

Having worked in Education, as an English teacher, for over 20 years she understands the demands placed on our students and what is expected from them when they reach secondary school.  During this time she has worked in a number of secondary schools, across Herfordshire, has been Head of Year, taking responsibility for the pastoral aspects of students’ time in school, and have taught all ages from Year 7 to Year 13.   

As a grandparent of four grandchildren, all attending the Oakleaf Primary School she is very pleased to have the opportunity to be part of the Local School Committee and wants to help support the trust to make it the outstanding school she knows it can be.