Trustees (ID 1211)

• Michelle Kermeen
  Chair of Trustees
  Michelle Kermeen

  Term of Office - 1 May 2017 - 1 May 2025

  Appointed by - Members

  Michelle is currently Assistant Principal at a large secondary school and has been a senior leader for the last 8 years.

  Michelle has extensive experience working as a mentor to NQTs and staff. She has also worked closely with the University of Hull to develop their secondary ITT programme.

• Peter Greef
  Chair of the Finance, Resources and Operations Committee
  Peter Greef

  Term of Office - 1 May 2017 - 1 May 2025

  Appointed by - Members

  Peter has been a long standing school Governor (over 28 years) and latterly member of 2 Interim Executive Boards of Primary Schools placed in Special Measures, one of which is now judged Outstanding

  Now retired, Peter spent all of his working life connected with administration, funding and development of post-16 training and education, initially with the Dept. of Employment, then with various agencies of the Manpower Services Commission before taking up a position as Executive Finance Director with Humberside Training & Enterprise Council. Before retiring, he was involved in the appraisal and funding of large scale capital building projects within the Learning & Skills Council.

• Terry Dunn
  Terry Dunn

  Term of Office - 1 May 2017 - 1 May 2025

  Appointed by - Members

  Terry has spent his career working in the Private sector for several FTSE 100 companies in various capacities in the compensation and benefits arena. He is currently working on an organisational change management programme for Smith and Nephew plc.

  Terry is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals and has a foundation degree in Payroll Management.

  Terry has been the Chair of Governors for a local primary school for fifteen years and previously was a member on the regional board of Young Enterprise.

• Hester Bridges
  Hester Bridges

  Term of Office - 11 September 2022- 11 September 2026

  Appointed by - Members

  Hester has spent over twenty years working in the third sector and local government, focused on improving wellbeing for individuals, families and communities in Hull.

  More recently, Hester has held senior leadership roles at Hull City Council. In her role as a city Councillor she is involved in improving outcomes for children, including being on the Corporate Parenting Board.

  As a Trustee, Hester will bring a special interest in health and wellbeing, thriving communities, and supporting those who need more support to achieve.

• Clare Campbell-Hamilton
  Clare Campbell-Hamilton

  Term of Office - 19 July 2021-20 July 2025

  Appointed by - Members

  Clare has over 18 years' teaching experience and completed her Primary PGCE at Hull University. She has worked in a range of Primary settings which include inner-city schools as well as Children Centre's and Nursery schools. Clare has an EYFS specialism and SLE status which she uses to support other authorities nationally. During her career, she has led three Foundation Stage units to outstanding, two of which are in Horizon Academy Trust.

  Her current role is a senior management position for Delta Academy Trust as a Primary Director of Learning, with a commitment and drive in supporting the transformation of education across the north of England for those children who live in disadvantaged circumstances.

• Jane Garnett
  Jane Garnett

  Term of Office - 1 January 2023 - 1 January 2026

  Appointed by - Members

  Jane has over 23 years of teaching experience in the primary sector, and has served as local governor for 12 years. Jane drives school improvement at an operational and strategic level, and has particular interest in Literacy and health and wellbeing.

• Stephen Garnett
  Stephen Garnett

  Stephen works in the charitable sector and has extensive financial experience, that he brings to the Trust. Stephen has joined the Trust board to further support the local community.