Monksmead School

Clerk: Roz Girling

CH – Chair/Co-chair of Governors

VC – Vice chair of Governors

FC - Finance Committee (appointed by FGB)

 To see Governor Attendance 2023/24 please click here.

Who are the Governors?

Steve Wyman – Co-opted Governor (Chair of Governors)

I was appointed as a Co-Opted Governor in November 2019 and feel privileged and proud to be part of a great school and helping to contribute to make a positive impact on the effectiveness of the school and the children's education.  In January 2023, I was voted in as Chair of Governors and am looking forward to continuing to help the school throughout my term as Chair.

I have worked in HR for 19 years, 5 of which have been in Higher Education while the remaining 14 years have been in the private and public sectors with a key focus on HR Systems, KPI's, and Business Intelligence.

No pecuniary interests have been declared.

Alison Geddes – Co-opted Governor  (Joint Vice Chair of Governors)

I have been a co-opted governor at Monksmead for 6 years. My eldest son left the school in July 21 and I have a son in Year 4. I feel privileged to be working in this role and am keen to make a positive contribution to the school and our children’s experience here. 

No pecuniary interests have been declared.

Gill Mercer – LA Governor  (Joint Vice Chair of Governors)

I was appointed Associate Governor of Monksmead school in January 2021 and have recently been elected as a Local Authority Governor as of July 2024. I have had a long career in primary education and have now retired from the role of KS1 and Early Years leader in a primary school in Barnet. I am passionate about the education and well-being of children and feel privileged to be a governor of Monksmead School.

No pecuniary interests have been declared.

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Charlotte Griffiths – Parent Governor

I was elected as a Parent Governor in June 2021. I have a daughter currently in year 5 and my son attended Monksmead prior to moving into secondary school. I have 20 years experience working within the criminal justice system and currently work within children's services coordinating support services for families and ensuring safeguarding children  is at the heart of the work we do. I am passionate about making sure that all of our children have the best start in life and that our school ensures we support them to reach their full potential. 

No pecuniary interests have been declared.

Judith Williams – Associate Member 

I have links to Monksmead since 2010: both my sons attended the school, and I was a school governor from 2013-23.  I have over 20 years' experience working in local government regulation.

Being on the school's governing board is a privileged position, and I remain committed to making a difference for our children - providing the best opportunities, and enabling the best outcomes.

No pecuniary interests have been declared.

Lisa Bub – Headteacher

I have been Head of the school since September 2018.  Until joining Monksmead I worked in Barnet, spending the past 11 years at a school in Mill Hill.    I am very proud to be Head at this wonderful school.  I have an amazing staff team to work with who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all of our children.

No pecuniary interests have been declared.

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Victoria Reilly – Parent Governor 

My name is Victoria Reilly and I currently have a daughter attending Monksmead School. I have worked in Education since 2001 and became a qualified primary teacher in 2010. I am passionate about education and am keen to work alongside the amazing staff team to ensure that the children of Monksmead have the best possible start to their education so that they may become lifelong learners. 

Governors' Vision Statement