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Our Governors
ALISON MADDISON
HEAD TEACHER
Alison is the Head Teacher at Hurworth Primary and ex officio member of the governing body. Alison has been in education for 21 years following a career change (she told us it’s the best decision she ever made!). Alison has taught in schools across Darlington and Durham before establishing her roots in Hurworth in 2003. During this time, Alison has worked as class teacher, Early Years Lead, Assistant Head Teacher and Head of School before her appointment as Head Teacher. She has loved working at Hurworth Primary for eighteen years. Alison has seen many changes but the one constant is the sense of community and togetherness. Hurworth Primary is a family and it is her pleasure and privilege to be the Headteacher of such a wonderful school where passion, dedication, hard work and commitment, ensures every child thrives and achieves their potential.
CARAN MASHEDER
CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
APPOINTED BY GOVERNING BODY
Caran has worked in Primary education for over 18 years. She has recently retired from full time teaching, but remains passionate about children and education. Before retirement, Caran was a member of the Senior Leadership Team and SENDco for a Primary School in Redcar and Cleveland. Caran enjoys spending time in her allotment, fell walking, cooking and socialising with friends.
REBECCA LENNON
STAFF GOVERNOR
ELECTED BY SCHOOL STAFF
Rebecca has been part of Hurworth Primary since 2014, teaching in KS1 and KS2, and has been a staff governor since May 2020. Currently, she is Deputy Head Teacher at Hurworth and leads on the wider curriculum, English, Geography and MFL, as well as supporting students from Durham University in her role as School Training Centre Co-Ordinator. Rebecca feels very privileged to work at Hurworth as its vision and ethos for educating the whole child and helping learners feel safe, happy and valued matches her own. Outside of school, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her three children, going for walks in the countryside and reading children’s literature.
SARAH ROGERS
GOVERNOR
APPOINTED BY TRUST
Sarah joined the board of governors in 2020. Sarah’s background is in the legal profession. She is a Barrister and is the Director of her own legal firm. She is also actively involved with a number of charitable organisations locally giving free legal advice to service users, such as the British Red Cross and Justice First. Outside of work Sarah enjoys the theatre and going to concerts and music events. She also indulges her creative side by making hats and fascinators.
EMMA BASS
GOVERNOR
APPOINTED BY GOVERNING BODY
Emma became a governor in May 2018. She has worked in Primary Education for over 11 years as a teacher. She is currently taking a break from the profession whilst her three children are young. She wishes to use the knowledge and experience she have gained over the years to support Hurworth Primary School. Emma has lived in the village for 10 years and two of her sons attend the school. Emma enjoys spending time with her family, going to the gym and socialising with friends.
MARY BRINDLE
GOVERNOR
APPOINTED BY TRUST
Mary joined the board of governors in March 2020. She has two children who have attended the school and has lived in the village for 9 years. She is a qualified accountant and has worked as Chief Financial Officer for a multi academy trust in Middlesbrough for 5 years. Prior to this she acted as an auditor and advisor to academies for a regional firm of accountants. She is also an accredited Schools Resource Management Adviser for the ESFA. Outside work Mary enjoys horse riding and spending time with family.
RUTH EVERSON
GOVERNOR
APPOINTED BY TRUST
Ruth joined the board of governors in February 2023. She has two children at Hurworth Primary School and has lived in the village for over 13 years. She has worked in public health roles for over 20 years, protecting and improving the health of people in their communities. For the past ten years she has worked for North Yorkshire County Council and currently leads on key public health areas including food, obesity, and physical activity.
Outside of work Ruth enjoys the outdoors with her family and having some quiet time to get lost in a good book.
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MATTHEW DUTTON
GOVERNOR
ELECTED BY PARENTS
Matthew joined the board of governors as a parent in February 2023. He has two boys at Hurworth Primary School and has lived in the village since 2016. He has worked in Contracts Procurement and Supply Management for 15 years, with a mixture of private/public experience and is currently working at the Department for Education as Commercial Category Manager. Matthew Leads Contract Management for the UK-wide Turing Student Mobility Contracts/ Erasmus+ Contract and manages the International Higher Education Contract Portfolio; holding Contractors to account- making every pound count.
Outside of work Matthew enjoys going for walks with his family, going running in and around Hurworth.
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TODD GREEN
GOVERNOR
ELECTED BY PARENTS
Todd joined the board of governors in March 2023. He has lived in the village for 8 years and two of his children attend Hurworth Primary School. Todd is a practising GP for the NHS in County Durham with an interest in medical education and a masters degree in medical anthropology. He also has a background in mathematics and was previously a private tutor in the subject. Outside of work he enjoys running, reading and playing strategy games with friends.
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