govs (ID 1100)

• Mr Daniel Mason
  Acting Chair
  Mr Daniel Mason

  Daniel works for a global technology company, within the Education and Medical sectors, as Head of Marketing. He has worked for two decades in marketing roles across automotive, consumer electronics, nursery and parenting, education and medical sectors - and is experienced in large scale businesses and management roles. His role in education provides knowledge of DfE long term strategies and input for the school's planning.

  A strong advocate for sustainability, he brings a passion for conscious and purpose driven approaches to life and learning. A keen sports fan and (as often as possible) participant.

  Daniel is local, but dreams of a home by the sea - one day!

• Mr James Paterson
  Acting Vice Chair
  Mr James Paterson

  James brings his experience in marketing and communications to his role as Governor, coupled with a commitment to helping HGFS continue to provide the best possible start to every child's educational journey.

  As a former pupil and parent of children who have recently attended HGFS, James has a strong personal connection to the school. His time as a Governor has allowed him to see first-hand how ‘continuous provision' supports children to thrive and grow into confident, independent learners.

  James hopes that he can give something back to the school community and support its exceptional teaching staff. He lives in Holmer Green with his wife, three children, their campervan, and Jasmine the dog.

• Mrs Gillian Jones
  Headteacher
  Mrs Gillian Jones

  Gillian has been a dedicated member of our school community for over 14 years. She originally joined the school as a Class Teacher/Deputy Head and has proudly served as Headteacher for the last 8 years. Throughout her time at the school, Gillian has remained passionate about helping children succeed and enjoy their education.

  A driven and committed leader, Gillian regularly engages with educational research to continually refine and improve practice across the whole school. Her deep-rooted commitment to the pupils, staff and wider school community is evident in everything she does. She always has the best interests of the children at heart and is proud to lead Holmer Green First School and Pre-School.

• Mr Sam Rhodes
  Co-opted Governor
  Mr Sam Rhodes

  Sam brings his experience as a business leader in the international corporate events industry to his role supporting the school. He runs a creative agency that delivers global conferences and product launches, combining expertise in technical production, brand experience design, and business operations.

  A strong advocate for the performing arts, he enjoys music, theatre, and community involvement through a local theatre group.

  He lives in Widmer End with his wife and young family, and is committed to helping the school thrive by bringing a practical and creative perspective to its strategic direction.

• Mr John Hobson
  Parent Governor
  Mr John Hobson

  John brings extensive experience in customer service and operations leadership, with roles in the entertainment, events, and retail sectors. He is currently Customer Service Operations Director at Blackhawk Network, a global leader in gift card and payment services.

  A local resident of Widmer End, John lives with his wife and young son, who attends the school. Passionate about aviation, sport, and travel, he brings curiosity and enthusiasm to his role as a parent governor.

  John is committed to supporting the school's continued success and helping create a positive environment for all children to thrive.

• Mr Malcolm Carter
  Parent Governor
  Mr Malcolm Carter

  With over 20 years' experience in eCommerce and retail strategy, Malcolm is Digital Director at The Entertainer - a global toy company focused on bringing joy and learning to children. He also advises small and start-up tech businesses on digital marketing and growth strategies.

  Malcolm is passionate about creativity, education, and community. A Holmer Green resident, he helps organise local events and enjoys music, playing guitar in a number of successful bands and performing at festivals across the UK.

  As a parent of two young children, he is extremely proud to serve as a Governor, supporting the school's mission to provide a safe, inspiring, and nurturing environment for all children.

• Mrs Alison Witchell
  Co-Opted Governor
  Mrs Alison Witchell

  With one granddaughter at the school and another joining next year, Alison is keen to support the school. She is a firm believer in the inspirational power of education in a happy and caring environment, and the opportunities it provides for future generations.

  Alison believes governors are essential in working with the school to provide the very best education for its children. She has been involved in supporting schools for over 30 years in a variety of roles; committee member of a Friends group at her sons' primary school, as a governor, and more recently as a clerk to governing boards in Bucks and Berks.

• Mrs Hollie Perks
  Parent Governor
  Mrs Hollie Perks

  Hollie has a professional background in management consultancy and the charity sector. Having worked as an Executive Assistant and later leading a team of EAs, she now focuses on driving the global adoption of Gen AI tools as a Project Manager. Prior to this Hollie spent a decade managing fundraising and events for small charities, where she found it rewarding to see the tangible impact of the work on local communities.

  Living in Holmer Green with her husband and two children, Hollie enjoys exploring the local countryside with her family. Passionate about live music, she also loves attending concerts and festivals when possible. As a governor, Hollie is committed to supporting the school community and contributing to its continued success.

• Mrs Siobhan Pearce
  Staff Governor
  Mrs Siobhan Pearce

  Having worked in IT as a software developer for 25 years, Siobhan switched to a career in education joining the school initially as a Learning Support Assistant and subsequently as a Teaching Assistant. She is also the School Travel Plan Coordinator working with the Travel Ambassadors to promote active and safe travel and an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant supporting children with their emotional well-being,

  Siobhan is an avid quizzer and participates in local quizzes weekly with her quiz team. She loves going out and socialising whether that is at a concert, at the theatre, at book club or just in a café over a cup of tea and a slice of cake!

  She has lived in Holmer Green since 1998 having moved to England from Northern Ireland in the late 1980s. She lives with her husband Sean and son Joseph (who attended all three schools in the village) and has two spoilt cats, Minnie and Scooter.

  Siobhan is enjoying being a governor as it allows her to find out more about what goes on behind the scenes, contribute towards the future of the school and, also, to develop a different and fuller perspective of the school community.

• Mr Kristiyan Ivanov
  Co-Opted Governor
  Mr Kristiyan Ivanov

  Kristiyan is an experienced game developer with over five years of experience across a variety of genres and engines including Unity, Unreal Engine, Roblox, PyGame and RPG Maker. His expertise lies in designing intelligent AI systems and the behavioural logic that drives them. Currently, he contributes as a programmer on a professional studio title, where he also supports game balancing and core mechanics design.
  
  In parallel, Kristiyan is developing a national educational game in collaboration with Thames Valley Police, aimed at teaching children about online safety and helping prevent child exploitation.
  
  Alongside his industry work, he is in his second year of a Game Development degree and brings a strong foundation in software development and web design to his projects. He works part-time as a coding instructor for children aged 6-16+, teaching programming, AI fundamentals, and broader IT concepts to foster early interest in technology.
  
  At university, Kristiyan leads game development societies and mentors peers through workshops and collaborative projects. He is also training to become a Special Constable, a role he will formally complete in March with aspirations to progress into detective work.
  
  Outside of tech and public service, Kristiyan is passionate about karate and enjoys reading novels in his free time. (He also really likes cats).

• Mrs Hanna Lovelace
  Parent Governor
  Mrs Hanna Lovelace

  Hanna is a specialist nurse working in the community in Buckinghamshire, helping patients of all ages adapt to life with a long-term condition. She is passionate about health and wellbeing. Prior to nursing she worked in compliance, within healthcare and previously financial services, and is keen to utilise these skills in her role as a governor.

  A mother of twins who attend the school, Hanna is enthusiastic about supporting the school to be a place where every child thrives and develops a love of learning. She became a governor to give back to the school and local community.