Governing body

• Arlene Hui
  Chair of Governors
  Arlene Hui

  I am originally from Columbia, South Carolina in the US and came to the UK in 1996 as an exchange student. I lived in Coventry and then London, where I gained postgraduate degrees in history, before moving to Stotfold in 2008 after I married. Education has been a defining feature in my life. I have experienced and observed first hand the importance of a good education, both as a student and when working as a lecturer at several universities.

  I have three children, two of whom were previously students at Roecroft, with my youngest currently still a student at the school. I believe strongly in supporting the school and community. I am proud to be a member of the governing body and to be serving as Chair. I hope that I will be able to contribute positively to the school and its current and future endeavours.

  Most of my free time is spent with my family, where we share my passions of reading, cooking, and watching films. I also enjoy attending the theatre, going to concerts, travelling, and trying new experiences.

• Hollie Cross
  Headteacher
  Hollie Cross

  I have worked at Roecroft for over 10 years now and have enjoyed every one of my years very much. My teaching time was spent in Reception and I was the Deputy Head at the school until September 2018 when I was lucky enough to be appointed as Headteacher.
  My Husband Richard and I were married in 2010 and we are very proud parents to Clover Ray and Oakley. We moved to Stotfold in 2012 in order to get our children into school at Roecroft, as I sincerely believe in the schools Ethos and dedication to the Education and development of its pupils.

• Chris Stephen
  Co-opted
  Chris Stephen

  I have been working at Roecroft for 13 years, initially as a classroom teacher, and now as Assistant Headteacher. I currently teach in Year 3, having worked in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 during my career. I joined the governing body as a co-opted governor several years ago, as we moved through the expansion phase. When I joined Roecroft, the school was one form entry, and I have enjoyed working in the school during the expansion into a two form, and finally three form entry school. I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the school's success, and I am committed to helping deliver high quality education in our community.

• Stephen Wood
  Co-opted
  Stephen Wood

  I moved to Stotfold in 2002, having previously lived in London and Essex.

  
  I work in the television and film industry as head of technology for an independent production company in London, filming and editing documentary series for all of the major UK broadcasters. I have previously worked at a higher education college and recognise the difference that a good education can make.

• Kate Reynolds
  Co-opted
  Kate Reynolds

  I have lived in Stotfold with my husband and children since 2014 and been a governor at Roecroft since 2017, when I had no children who had yet reached school age. I have now seen all 3 of my children happily attend Roecroft.

  I am a qualified accountant, having gained my CIMA qualification in 2014. As one of the four pillars of school governance is to ensure finances are well spent, my qualification has enabled me to feel confident in scrutinising the accounts and I am proud to be Chair of the Finance Committee.

  One of the many things I have enjoyed in my governance journey so far is school visits and being able to see the children enjoying school; they have always been very enthusiastic in showing me what they have been doing and walking around the school always feels very calm, but busy and so very happy. It is always very heartening to see the children behind the data that we see in meetings and see for ourselves how much the children really do achieve - I am so proud of all of them!

  My free time is spent mainly with my family, but when I get a moment to myself, I love to read and do puzzles. I also enjoy travelling and exploring new places.

• Vicky Phillips
  Clerk to Governors
  Vicky Phillips

  I have been Clerk to the Governing Body for Roecroft Lower since April of this year. Every school governing body is required to appoint a clerk whose key role is to provide an administrative resource for the governors and to ensure the smooth running of its functions, processes and meetings. I currently clerk for three schools all within Central Bedfordshire and I work in a local middle school as a SEND Administrator, having previously worked for two lower schools. I live in Potton with my husband and three children. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to serve such as committed group of governors at Roecroft as well as the wider school community and look forward to the challenges this academic year will bring!

• Jo Lamb
  Staff
  Jo Lamb

  I have been part of the Roecroft family since 2014, initially as a parent and then as a staff member from 2016. I joined the Governing Body in 2018 as Staff Governor and take great pride in helping to ensure the school continues to excel by supporting both staff and pupils.

  Having recently become Operations Manager within the school I have now taken an active role in the finance, operations and health & safety areas of school function to ensure these fully support the teaching and learning.

• Jemma Pepper
  Associate Member
  Jemma Pepper

  I joined the Roecroft family in 2012 as a classroom teacher in KS1. I have extensive teaching experience across the school and lead on many areas of school life. I became part of the SLT and an Assistant Headteacher in 2017 and I am now the Deputy Head. I joined the governing body in 2018 and am dedicated to providing an excellent education to the pupils in our community.

• Susannah Parry
  Co-opted
  Susannah Parry

  My name is Susannah Parry and I am a new Community Link Governor. I am passionate about education after being a primary school teacher for 16 years and I now work as Community Engagement Schools and Colleges coordinator for Garden House Hospice Care.

  On a personal note, our family has experienced first hand the excellent education Roecroft provides. Both our children received the best possible education at Roecroft and absolutely thrived. To volunteer as a Community Link Governor now enables me to give something back to a school I love.

• Imogen Weekes
  Co-opted
  Imogen Weekes

  I have lived in Stotfold since 2013 after moving from London where I grew up, lived and worked. I joined the governing body in September 2022 as a parent governor and my daughter is currently in year 2. I am excited to contribute to the governing body and support the educational opportunities of children at Roecroft.

  I've worked in the field of lifelong learning for over 17 years and have an MA in Human Resource Development. I currently organise and deliver the CPD programme for teacher and support staff members at a national education organisation.

  I spend my spare time going on adventures with my family in our campervan.

• Jack Keatings
  Parent Governor
  Jack Keatings

• Kate Bonail
  Co-opted
  Kate Bonail