My name is Karen Hingston, I’m a parent of two grown up children and ‘nanny’ to a very lively 4 year old, which I love. I have lived in Peterborough for over 35 years and believe our city has so much to offer. I have recently retired having worked for Peterborough City Council for over 20 years, working with children and families in a variety of roles during this time. For the last 12 of these as Head of Early Years & Childcare, I am very passionate about ensuring we give all children the best start in life, the skills and experiences they will need as they grow into adults. I have had links with Fulbridge for a number of years and really believe it is an amazing school that not only provides a high standard of learning but cares about its pupils, their families and its staff, because of this I was honoured to be approached to be a Governor a number of years ago and more recently to step into the role as Chair of Governors.

I have been a school governor with Fulbridge Academy since 2020 and have been serving as the vice chair since 2022. I am a parent governor, with two children at Fulbridge with a third to start in 2024. I work for Cambridge University Press and Assessments as a senior data analyst in Academic Technology. I’m also a volunteer youth leader at St John Ambulance helping to run a unit of Badgers (members aged 5-10) and a DofE Leader supporting the Cadets (aged 11-18).

I am passionate about education and believe that all children deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. I’m committed to working with the other governors, the principal and the staff to ensure that Fulbridge Academy provides a high quality education and a safe and inspirational environment for all of its pupils.

I was born in Peterborough and was a pupil here at Fulbridge myself before it was an academy. I have very fond memories from my time here and I want to ensure that all pupils leaving year 6 can look back on their Fulbridge experience with fondness too knowing that we’ve set the strong educational foundations for their years ahead.

My name is Erum Khan. My journey to Peterborough dates back to 2012 when I finished my PhD from the University of Birmingham and commuted to Peterborough for work. This city of diverse culture and enriched tradition welcomed me with arms wide open. I grew here so well that now I am a proud mother of 9 year old insightful daughter who is studying in Fulbridge Academy and a four-year-old adventure-oriented son who keeps me busy outside of my office hours.

Dentistry is my passion and I am serving the community as a dental therapist and a radio presenter of a local radio in Peterborough. I have been associated with academia for thirteen years and teaching oral medicine to postgraduate and undergraduate students. I believe that the prevention of oral diseases should be recognised as the most sustainable way to ensure affordable oral health care with minimal impact on the environment.

I have been mentoring undergraduate students for their academic and research projects in the UAE. I am passionate about contributing to the outreach programme of dental education and well-being. Also, I am a trained clinician for oral health evaluation of children with learning disabilities and have undertaken my responsibilities as a clinical director of Special Olympics Pakistan.

I am honoured to contribute as a community governor at Fulbridge Academy. I liaise with the school lead team to witness the school's progress and discuss all measures to be taken to support children, parents and teachers. I ensure that every discussion is backed by expert insights. Undoubtedly, the school is providing modern learning opportunities to our children with a broader vision of diversity, inclusion and self-esteem. I believe every day is a learning day and together we can work better to strengthen the confidence of our youth for them sky is the limit.

Hi, I am Kerry McMichael, and I have worked in education for 16 years. My teaching experience spans the Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 2 in primary education. I am currently a course leader and lecturer practitioner at Anglia Ruskin University in Peterborough. My passion has always been to make learning vivid and real, to enrich learning, and to make learning an enjoyable experience.

As a dedicated advocate for quality education, I am committed to the education and welfare of all children. I am keenly interested in ensuring that school policies are sound and contribute to the best possible educational outcomes for pupils. My skill set includes strong analytical abilities, effective communication, and leadership, demonstrated through various roles, including course leader at Anglia Ruskin University and previous roles such as subject leader, school improvement team and teaching and learning coach. Leadership responsibilities within primary education involved assessing and modifying curricula while overseeing the effectiveness of teaching methods. This involvement in reviewing and enhancing the overall curriculum across the school contributed to the school's quality assurance procedures.

Quality primary education sets the foundation for a lifetime of success, and I am committed to supporting Fulbridge Academy in achieving the highest standards of educational excellence. I am excited to contribute my skills, experience, and enthusiasm to the governing body of Fulbridge Academy and foster an environment where every child can reach their full potential.

My name is Scott Biggs, and I currently serve as a governor at the Fulbridge Academy, a place that resonates deeply with me as a former pupil, teacher, and leader. I am a passionate educator, committed to shaping the future of learning and making a difference in the lives of students. With over 15 years of experience in various school settings, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my role.

In addition to my work as a governor, I am also the Education Intelligence Director for an international Ed-Tech software company. In this role, I support schools in understanding, managing, and utilising data insights related to both staff and student performance. I am deeply invested in the intersection of education and technology, and I am always looking for ways to adapt and innovate to meet the evolving needs of learners.

As a governor at the Fulbridge Academy, I am proud to support and guide the school in its mission to enable students to aspire and achieve from their first experiences within education. The school has been an integral part of my personal journey, and I am committed to ensuring that it continues to provide students with the tools and resources they need to succeed.

My name is Dawn Wilson and I have had the pleasure of working at Fulbridge Academy for over twenty years. I have had many roles over the years, starting as a midday supervisor and going on to be a Teaching assistant before being asked to go in the school office to work on attendance and then on to be Office Manager. I am now the Head of Administrative services at Fulbridge Academy and work closely with the Senior Leadership team. I am a Peterborian and a Mother to three grown up children and a Nanna to two delightful grandchildren. I have been through two outstanding Ofsted’s at Fulbridge and feel so lucky to be part of a great team who embrace change and ensure that all children reach their full potential. I decided to become a staff governor to be able to contribute to keeping our school “OUTSTANDING”.

Hi I’m Farzana Perveen. I have worked in the Education Sector for over 16 years. I have spent the majority of this time working in inner city Peterborough as a Secondary Computer Science Teacher. I am a mum to two young children who attend Fulbridge Academy.

I am honoured and proud to be serving as a Parent Governor at an Academy that prides itself on being multicultural and diverse alongside being rated Ofsted “Outstanding” in all five areas. I am passionate about education for all and believe all pupils regardless of background have a right to be inspired to reach their potential through a broad and balanced curriculum. Equally dear to me is the social and emotional wellbeing of all pupils. vital to this is school policies that have pupil interest at the heart of them.

As a Parent Governor I am committed to supporting Fulbridge to continue its journey to further develop and uphold outstanding educational excellence. I am excited to share my skills and experience with the governing body, the Head Teacher and Staff to ensure that all pupils continue to prosper and grow. Support practices that strive to establish safe purposeful learning environments where young minds are stretch and challenged by educators through a variety of opportunities to not only achieve their personal academic potential but also encourage pupils to be well-rounded, resilient and confident communicators furthermore equip pupils with key transferable skills that can be used in future learning.