I was appointed as Chair of Governors in September 2021. Our son is a student at Thringstone Primary and I have volunteered in several capacities; classroom reading, parent helper. I am very honoured and excited to serve the school in a different way.

My background is in art and design and education but have held roles in several sectors including; retail, museum services, project management, theatrical costume design and corporate marketing.

I enjoy spending time with my family, serving the community, mentoring and developing business assets.

Again, I'm grateful to be appointed and look forward to serving as a governor."

My name is Amy Bowers and I am the current teaching staff governor. I have worked in education for almost 10 years, and during that time have taught children from nursery age up to Year 9.
My two main teaching passions are Phonics (early reading), and religious education. Both, I feel, are essential in preparing our children for their future lives in modern Britain.
When not teaching at Thringstone, you can find me hiking in the Peak District, open water swimming, or at the theatre.

My focus is always on the well-being and success of every student, and on supporting Thringstone Primary as a whole. I am committed to making thoughtful, balanced contributions that serve the best interests of the school community. I believe in fostering an environment where both pupils and staff can thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Working as a Strategic Account Director in the Insurance Analytics world, these skills translate directly to school governance, particularly in contributing to effective strategic oversight, understanding stakeholder needs, and helping to shape and support the school’s long-term goals. I bring a strong understanding of accountability, relationship-building, and results-driven leadership. As a governor, I aim to uphold high standards of governance while championing Thringstone Primary’s vision and values at every opportunity.

"For over 10 years, I have had the privilege of being part of our wonderful team at Thringstone and became a Staff Governor because I am passionate about our school and the community that surrounds us. In my spare time I enjoy a spot of baking and getting lost on a good book I am committed to help Thringstone continue to be an environment that has our children and their families at the heart of it."

"I have been a parent governor at Thringstone Primary School for over 8 years. I am passionate about all children receiving the best education in an environment where they can thrive, not just educationally, but also in terms of personal development. I have lived in the area all my life, attended this primary school as a child myself and have seen my 2 children enjoy and thrive at Thringstone.

I work as a freelance marketing consultant, delivering brand & marketing strategy to businesses, and have been able to use this knowledge and experience to drive strategic development within the school.

Outside of work, I enjoy netball, walking and baking."

I became a parent governor in 2023 as I wanted to be part of the school my son attends and to help drive the school forward, not just for him but for the whole school and wider community. Having seen how much my son has thrived, the dedication shown by the staff and how wonderful the school is I am proud to have a small part in the schools future.

Appointed in 2024, I am excited to serve as a School Governor at Thringstone Primary School. As a parent, I understand the importance of a strong education, and having my daughter attend school here makes me even more invested in its success.

Throughout my software engineering career, I've developed valuable leadership and problem-solving skills which enable me to leverage pragmatic approaches to find effective solutions. I'm passionate about giving back to our community and believe my experience can be helpful in supporting the school's continued growth. I'm a team player who enjoys collaborating with others, and I'm eager to work alongside the school community to create a thriving learning environment for all children.

My connection with Thringstone Primary School began in 1982 when my oldest child joined the school aged 5 years . All of my four children, my 3 grandchildren, and also many of the children I childminded during 40 years, attended the school which provided them with an excellent start to their educational journeys; for one of my children the words and actions of one teacher changed his life around for good at a critical time. I was invited to become a School Governor in 2010 and there have been many changes, both in the school and in the role of a Governor, in the last 13 years. The work is often challenging but always interesting because what happens to our children in their earliest years lays a foundation that impacts them for the rest of their lives; I want that to be a positive, affirming experience for every child that attends Thringstone Primary School, so I seek to help in the work of the school in any way that I can.