Our Governors

I have lived in Fingest in the Hambleden Valley for over 40 years. I am a retired solicitor having sold the practice, of which I was a co-founder, in 2010. I am a keen golfer, and I sit on the Board of England Golf, where I am Chairman of the Governance Committee. I am a Churchwarden of St Bartholomew’s Fingest and enjoy supporting village and valley events. Walking the family's dogs in the local area, enjoying my 2 young grandchildren , supporting the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution ,all make for a busy life , but I consider my role as a Governor at Frieth is one of the most important responsibilities I have. I believe the role of a Governor is to both support and challenge. I am very proud to be associated with the hardworking committed staff and the happy, socially aware pupils in our school.

I live in Stokenchurch with my family, and my son is currently in Year 1 at Frieth CE Primary School. I am a newly appointed Parent Governor and am committed to supporting the school’s growth and ensuring all children have the best opportunities to learn and develop.
In my professional life, I have over 13 years of experience in business management, operations, health and safety, and financial management, along with a background in the event medical sector, where I currently hold a management role. I also hold a Level 2 qualification in teaching and assessing, which I use to teach first aid. This experience has strengthened my leadership, organisational, and communication skills, and has given me insight into supporting children with diverse needs.
I have a particular interest in SEND and am keen to help ensure students with additional needs receive the tailored support and resources they require to thrive. As a Parent Governor, I aim to contribute practical and strategic insights, working closely with staff and fellow governors to support the school’s decisions and initiatives.
I am proud to be part of such an exceptional school, where the children flourish and the staff are highly committed, and I look forward to helping Frieth CE Primary School continue to succeed.

I have lived in the Hambleden Valley for over 33 years and have had a long association with Frieth school. I completed my work experience at Frieth whilst at sixth form college and I also did a teacher training placement at Frieth. In addition to this my husband was a pupil at Frieth. I am a Primary school teacher and have been teaching for over 20 years. I have taught in several Bucks Primary schools and have taught all ages from 4 to 11.
Both my daughters attend Frieth and are very happy there. Since my eldest daughter joined Frieth I have supported the school through PTA responsibilities. When the opportunity arose to become a governor I felt that it would allow me to use my knowledge and skills as teacher to support the school in a different way. I understand how important it is to support your local school and feel very lucky to be able to do this.
When I’m not working, I like to walk our dog in the beautiful surrounding countryside. I also love being creative, sewing and creating pictures and scrapbooking with my girls.

I have worked in Education all my adult life. I always wanted to be a teacher, and have taught in Harrow, in Hillingdon, and for one year in Vancouver Island in Canada. I had 14 years as a Headteacher of two schools in the London Borough of Hillingdon. My second school was judged o be Outstanding by Ofsted in 2007.

In 2011 I was recognised as a National Leader of Education, and supported a number of schools. I am also a qualified coach. I have a MBA in Educational Leadership.

In between my two Headships I spent 5 years working as a School Improvement Officer for London Borough of Hillingdon, and during this time I trained as an Ofsted Inspector. I was the link officer for 12 primary schools and led on Leadership & Management across the authority.

I retired from Headship after a total of 46 years in education in April this year, and wanted to use the skills and knowledge gained over these years. It has been a real privilege to be part of the life of so many children, and watching them gain in confidence and develop a love of learning. I have three grandchildren who attend Frieth school and felt this was an opportunity to support their school.

I believe strongly in life-long learning, and in recent years have taken up the piano, and also Spanish. I am now starting on Italian! Hopefully this will be useful when we go skiing in the Dolomites.

I live in Frieth with my husband and twin boys (who you may have seen ‘tearing’ around the village on their balance bikes!). Having grown up in a small village in Cornwall myself, I have witnessed first-hand the benefits of a school being supported by the local community. I hope that, as a governor, I can help to contribute to the support for Frieth School.

I am Director of Legal & Business Affairs for a new homes developer. I studied English Literature at Cardiff University, and at the University of California, Irvine. Having torn myself away from the sunshine, I attended The College of Law in Guildford, where I obtained a law degree, along with a Graduate Diploma in Law. I trained and practised at a City firm in London prior to moving in-house.

I am passionate about sport and played netball for Cornwall in my youth. Whilst working at the City firm, I was lucky enough to participate in The Prince’s Trust 10 day endurance challenge, which took place in Borneo. I am currently training for my first marathon!

I have lived in Frieth for over 20 years and until my retirement in 2019, I worked as a senior manager in local government Recreation, Leisure and Health departments in the south-east of England for over 40 years. I am active in a wide range of village organisations including, St John the Evangelist Frieth Church, Hambleden with Frieth and Skirmett Parochial Church Council (PCC), the village hall and get involved with other village events and activities.

I am married to Lynda (a former Frieth school governor) and our children flew the nest some years ago and started their own families. So far, we have 11 lovely grandchildren located mainly in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire but with 2 living in Paris, so they all keep us pretty busy. One of our grandchildren currently attends and enjoys Frieth school and we regularly pick her up from school.

Lynda and I feel so lucky to live in such a beautiful area and we enjoy walking our energetic dog in the lovely countryside. I am also a hobbyist beekeeper which also keeps me busy during April to October.

I believe that primary school is so important and should give our young people a great start in their journey in education and learning and I am keen to try to use my skills and experience to help the children, staff and other governors.

I am Rev Andy Storch, the Rector of the 6 churches in the Hambleden Valley. My wife, a teacher, and I live in Pheasants Hill and our children visit regularly but have flown the nest. I was a legal aid lawyer for 3 decades in Reading before taking up my post here in 2023, becoming a governor of Frieth as previous rectors have been. 

I have lived in Lane End for the past three years and am very pleased to be joining the governing body. Originally from Edinburgh, I have spent the last 15 years working in education and have taught across a wide range of settings, including inner-city London schools, grammar schools and the independent sector. I am currently the Head of Upper Sixth at Magdalen College School, where I support students academically and pastorally as they prepare for life beyond school.
I chose to become a governor because I have a strong sense of wanting to give back to the local community and to contribute positively to the education of young people in the area. I firmly believe that a high-quality education, underpinned by strong values, is vital in enabling young people to develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning, allowing them to flourish both at school and later in life. I am keen to use my professional experience to support the school’s strategic direction and to help ensure the very best outcomes for all pupils.
Outside of my professional life, I am a keen runner and enjoy spending time outdoors. I also love travelling and exploring new cultures, as well as reading widely in my spare time.

I live in Lane End with my family and am proud to have two boys currently at Frieth School, in Reception and Year 2. Being part of this warm and supportive community has been a wonderful experience for us, and I am keen to contribute further to the life and success of the school.
Professionally, I work in cyber security and have spent many years building and leading a business in this field, which I relatively recently sold. I bring to my role a strong interest in governance, risk awareness, and strategic oversight, and I am committed to supporting the school in delivering the best possible environment for our children to learn, grow and thrive.
In my spare time, I enjoy watching sport and spending time outdoors, taking full advantage of the beautiful local countryside. I am delighted to serve as a governor and to work collaboratively with staff, fellow governors and families to help ensure a positive and enriching experience for all pupils at Frieth.