Kevin Davis (Chair)
A very warm hello! I have lived in Altrincham for over thirty years, during which time both my sons attended Altrincham CE Primary School. I take my commitment to the school very seriously, currently as a Foundation Governor and previously as a Parent Governor and member of the PTA.

The training and skills I have gained working as an Engineering Manager compliments those of other governors and provides me with experience I can bring to support the work of the Governing Body. During my time as a school Governor, I have been both Chair and Vice-Chair, chair of the Finance and Buildings committees, and some of my other roles have included Link Governor for ICT and Science.

My desire to be part of Altrincham CE’s Governing Body derives from a desire to give something back to our community and a passion to make a difference. I have always had a aspiration to help young people achieve their full potential and flourish, having been involved as a volunteer youth worker for twenty years in support of this commitment.

In my spare time, my interests include outdoor activities and keeping myself fit: You may have spotted me running or cycling around Altrincham at some point.

I enjoy working with Mrs Chrysler alongside a committed team of staff and Governors who are passionate to develop the school on its path to excellence.

• Appointed: June 2020
• Term of Office: June 2024
• Appointed as a Foundation Governor Parochial Church Council appointed.
• No business or pecuniary interests; or material interests arising from intra-governor or staff relationships.
• Kevin is Chair of Governors and is a member of the Finance & Resources Committee and is the Governor with responsibility for Safeguarding.
• Attendance last year: Governor Body Meetings 6/6 Committee meetings 3/3.

I am an Assistant Head here at A.C.E. and I teach our Kingfishers class of Year 5 and Year 6 children.  I have been elected to the Governing Body as a representative member of staff.  My teaching career spans almost thirty years, predominantly in three very different schools.  Prior to taking up my post here, I taught for six years in a Catholic school in Moss Side and then for over twelve years in a non-faith school in Bramhall.  I  had the role of RE lead and English lead in both of those schools and I have taught every year group during my career.

My favourite parts of the curriculum are English, all the humanities and I especially love working on drama, singing and dancing - anything that gets the children to perform!

• Appointed: December 2019
• Term of Office: December 2023
• Appointed as a Staff Governor
• No business or pecuniary interests; or material interests arising from intra-governor or staff relationships.
• Sue is  a member of the Curriculum & Standards Committee.
• Attendance last year: Governing Body 5/5 Meetings  Committee meetings 3/3

Hi everyone, I’m Liv. Not only am I Mum to Scarlett in year 5, but I am also an active member of St George’s and have been a teacher since 1997.  I have joined the governors as a foundation governor and I believe very strongly in helping the school to be the best it possibly can be. 

I currently work at Trinity C of E High School in Manchester as Assistant Headteacher. I bring with me to Altrincham C of E experience of working in an outstanding church school and many more years of education experience.  I have taught in a variety of schools over my career and each experience has brought me valuable knowledge that I am sure I can use to benefit ACE.

I enjoy theatre, film and music and am an avid reader. As a family we love to travel and enjoy walking, regularly at Dunham Massey and we are regular visitors and big fans of The Lake District. 

My daughter is extremely happy at school; confident and always smiling. I know that this is my opportunity to give something back to the school that has done so much for our family. I am excited to work with such a committed team at ACE. 

• Appointed: February 2020
• Term of Office: February 2024
• Appointed as a Foundation Governor Diocesan Board of Education appointed
• No business or pecuniary interests; or material interests arising from intra-governor or staff relationships.
• Olivia is  is a member of the Curriculum & Standards Committee and is the Governor with responsibility for .
• Attendance last year: Governing Body 5/5 Meetings  Committee meetings 3/3

I am Nighat Awan, born and bred in Manchester and very dedicated to working with children in the community.

After leaving school I entered into the world of business where I have gained many life experiences over the last 45 years. I have always built brands and built my own within the Fashion, Florist and Food industry, running parallel to that world I have been actively involved in Charity and also been on various boards, including schools. 

I am passionate about children and youth and am very honored to be on the Board of Governors for this school. 

• Appointed: May 2020
• Term of Office: May 2024
• Appointed as a Local Authority Governor
• Nighat is a local business owner: food, fashion and floristry. She is also a Governor at Kingfisher Special School.
• Nighat is Vice Chair of the Finance and Resources Committee and is the Governor with responsibility for .
• Attendance last year: Governing Body 4/5 Meetings  Committee meetings 2/3

I have worked in education in Trafford for over twenty five years, having been Headteacher at St. Mary’s CE primary School, Sale since 2010.

I am actively involved in working with other schools for the benefit of all children in Trafford. I Chair the Sale Cluster of Primary Schools and am Cluster Representative to the Local Authority. As a member of Trafford’s Funding Forum and sub committees for High Needs and Mainstream Funding, I help to shape the funding of Trafford Schools. Additionally, I Chair Trafford South Schools Partnership Programme which organises peer reviews and training for schools, helping to raise standards.

• Appointed: July 2020
• Term of Office: July 2024
• Appointed as a Co Opted Governor.
• Wayne is the Head Teacher of a local primary school, his wife is also a Head Teacher at a primary school in Stockport.
• Wayne is Chair of the Finance and Resources Committee and is the Governor with responsibility for .
• Attendance last year: Governing Body 5/5 Meetings  Committee meetings 3/3

After many wonderful years as a history secondary teacher, I was ordained in 2017 in the Diocese of Leeds. I have just moved to Altrincham and became the Vicar of St George's in September 2022 and can't wait to get to know everyone! My husband and I have three children, more pets than we can count, and I loves walking, nature and curling up with a good book.

My name is Sam Thompson and I am a Year 6 teacher at Bowdon CE Primary School, where I have worked for 7 years. I currently lead Assessment and English there, and sit on the Strategic Development Team. My degree is in English and that remains my passion - I am a first-round judge on BBC 500 Words and a KS2 Moderator for Trafford, which means I deliver training to Year 6 teachers and visit schools to ensure that their assessment of writing is accurate and consistent. I grew up in Wigan but now live in Wilmslow, where my 3 children go to school. When I am not acting as a maid, chef and taxi service for them, I enjoy reading, running and shoe shopping. I am really looking forward to being a governor at Altrincham CE - I have been the staff governor at Bowdon for the past 3 years and have thoroughly enjoyed the governance experience.

• Appointed: March 2020
• Term of Office: March 2024
• Appointed as a Foundation Governor Parochial Church Council appointed.
• Sam is an Assistant Head Teacher at a local CE primary school.
• Sam is Chair of  the Curriculum & Standards Committee and is the Governor with responsibility for SEND and Pupil Premium Pupils.
• Attendance last year: Governing Body 5/5 Meetings  Committee meetings 3/3

Hi, I’m Colette and I am one of the parent governors.  I am mum to Amelia in Year 2 and Gregory in Reception.  As well as being a mum I work as a Design Technology Teacher, specialising in Food and Nutrition since 2004.  I have been working at Sale Grammar School since 2018 and prior to that I spent 14 years at a school in Cheetham Hill.  I am passionate about helping to improve the school to ensure that our children are benefitting from a high quality education whilst learning about being part of a community.  I am also actively involved in the PTA.

• Appointed: December 2020
• Term of Office: December 2024
• Appointed as a Parent Governor
• Colette is a teacher at Sale Grammar School.
• Colette is  a member of the Curriculum & Standards Committee and is the Governor with responsibility for .
• Attendance last year: Governing Body 5/5 Meetings  Committee meetings 3/3

Both my children attended Altrincham Cof E Primary and as a member of St
George's church I have always been interested in what was happening so when
the opportunity to become a governor arose I jumped at it.
I have been a headteacher of Christian secondary schools, have written and
delivered a national course on leadership of Church of England schools, and
was an Ofsted Inspector for 12 years until December 2022. I have also been
chair of several governing bodies and chair of a school Interim Executive
Board. I am looking forward to working with the team to continue the journey
of improvement of the school.

Elizabeth