Governors

VACANT

Co-opted Governor

Cathey Briars

Chair of Governors

Co-opted Governor

Liam Bibby

Parent Governor

Carol Robertson

Co-opted Governor

I’m very pleased to be taking on my new role at Sherdley Primary School as a Co-opted Governor. Sherdley is the primary school I attended myself back in the mid-1970s, and I was lucky enough to become the schools’ Deputy Headteacher - a role I held for 10 years prior to deciding to ease myself into early retirement.

I live on the New Bold estate with my husband Jim. We both enjoy visiting France and I like to go to the theatre with friends from across the UK. During my career I have had specific roles in leading Safeguarding, Assessment and the Induction and training of newly qualified teaching staff. I have been involved in a large number of staff recruitments and also taught across all year groups of primary, including a role in a specialist school for children with SEND and complex needs, and also an advisor role for Knowsley Council which saw me working in secondary settings too. I’m currently working as a training facilitator for teachers who are seeking to advance their skills in school leadership - a role which means I must be fully aware of current research in education.

I have previously had the role of Staff Governor at Broad Oak Primary School where I worked for several years, and have attended a large number of Governor meetings at Sherdley in the past due to my job role. Sherdley will always be a very special school to me, and I am thrilled to be able to continue to offer my skills and expertise to it for a few more years.

VACANT

Local Authority Governor

VACANT

Co-opted Governor

Leanne Howard

Co-opted Governor

Sarah Garnett

Parent Governor

I am a mum of 3, of whom attend Sherdley and they all love it! I am so proud to be part of a team of amazing Governors who are just as keen as I am to provide the best environment for our children.

Professionally I work in child social care and I love running my own party business. In my free time, we spend it as a family, going for walks, bike rides and visiting the caravan.

I am really looking forward to being able to contribute to the team and helping Sherdley continue to provide the most amazing experience for all our children.

Karen Tilley

Co-opted Governor

As an ex-student whose two children also attended Sherdley, I am passionate about seeing it continue developing into an outstanding school.

As a Governor and a Staff member, I want to make sure Sherdley continues to give its students a great foundation so they can be the best they can be.

Mrs Katie Bennett

Acting Headteacher

I have worked at Sherdley for 15 years. During that time I have had many roles: class teacher, SENCO, Assistant head, Deputy head, Head of School and more recently Acting Head. I am passionate about the children, families and staff at our school and I am commited to ensuring our Sherdley values underpin everything we do.

I have 2 daughters, one in year 6 and one in year 7. I feel that I can empathise with present challenges facing our parents. Everything I do at Sherdley I always consider 'is it good enough for my own children?' I use this as my benchmark. If it isn't good enough, then we adapt and change it until it is.

Most of my time is spent as Mum's taxi but I do find time to go to the theatre, I love musicals and spending time with my family.

Sara Harrop

Co-opted Governor

Alex McManus

Staff Governor

I am currently a teacher at Sherdley Primary School. I am committed to ensuring that all children should be given the opportunity to enable themselves to achieve their fullest and highest outcomes, encouraging excellence in all aspects of school life. I am proud to be part of Sherdley Primary and to strive to make Sherdley the best it can be for all. 

My main interests outside school are in sports. I play lots of different sports, but I play hockey competitively for a team in the Northern Premier Division. I enjoy watching football, especially Everton Football Club.

Kirsty Farrelly

Co-opted Governor

I enjoy being a part of a skilled and enthusiastic governing body, working hard to both support and challenge, to ensure that our school accomplishes its mission to inspire children to achieve their full potential in a happy and safe environment.

Professionally, I am a chartered accountant with a wealth of experience in analysing data, budgeting, auditing and resource management. Having gained my ACA qualification at the global top accountancy firm and then working in mid-tier and small firms, I am now lucky enough to run my own accountancy practice, giving me the flexibility to dedicate the time required to fulfil this role.

I have 4 children, two of whom have already completed their primary school education at Sherdley, with my youngest two still attending.

In my spare time, I enjoy kickboxing, karate, playing for the local cricket team, running, circuit training and, most of all, spending quality time with my family and friends.