Governor Profiles
Richard Williams Co-opted Governor
Richard has lived in Amersham for over 25 years and is married with 2 adult children. He runs a number of businesses based in Amersham and in South China and regularly visits the Far East to meet suppliers and customers. Richard has been a school governor for over 15 years and joined the Stony Dean Governing Body at the beginning of 2016. He has also been a district councillor representing Amersham on the Hill on Chiltern District Council. An avid Watford fan, Richard also enjoys football, golf, military history and travelling.
No Pecuniary interested declared
Term of office from 28 Jan 2022 to 27 Jan 2026
First appointed on 28 Feb 2018
Phillip Roberts Community Governor
Philip spent 35 years in branch banking before taking early retirement from his role as manager of Lloyds Bank in Amersham. He then worked for Buckinghamshire County Council as a clerk to school governing bodies before joining Heritage House School as their finance officer. He is now retired and volunteers as a driver with the Chesham Voluntary Hospital Car Service and he serves as treasurer to Chesham Methodist Church. He is chairman of the Resources Committee.
No Pecuniary interested declared
Term of office from 31 Oct 2021 to 30 Oct 2023
First appointed on 31 Oct 2013
Martin Pounce Vice Chair of Governors
Martin has worked in education for over forty years as a teacher and in local government roles, most recently as Oxfordshire’s Coordinator of Governor Services. He is currently a semi-retired education consultant. He has been a governor of eight schools at different times since 1982 and joined Stony Dean School governors in 2006. Martin’s other interests are local history; he is Chair of the Amersham Society. He is also trustee of Chiltern Youth Projects and volunteers his time to work with young people at St Mary’s Church, Amersham and Chiltern Youth Club.
No Pecuniary interested declared apart from (Being an educational consultant and his wife)
Term of office from 31 Oct 2021 to 30 Oct 2023
First appointed on 7 Oct 2013
Clive Morgan Co-opted Governor
Local resident for 50 years. Retired policeman, who has run a small business, is a town councillor and former mayor of Amersham, with many contacts with the local business community, including the Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. Clive has substantial experience as a board or committee member in a variety of sectors, including chairing meetings.
No Pecuniary interested declared
Term of office from 26 Sep 2022 to 25 Sep 2026
First appointed on 26 Sep 2018
Lorraine Coles Co-opted Governor
Lorraine is married to husband Pete and has two sons with special needs, one of whom attends Stony Dean. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business and has over 25 years of business management experience, spent working in the UK & US Airline Industry. Lorraine is currently employed by Heathrow Airport, where for the past 8 years she has held a variety of Senior Project and Business Management Leadership Roles. Aside from the day job, Lorraine has worked on several initiatives aimed at raising awareness and understanding of hidden disabilities and promoting the benefits to employers of neurodiversity in the workforce. In her spare time Lorraine loves travelling, enjoys family days out and trips to the theatre.
No Pecuniary interest declared
Term of office from 6 Feb 2022 to 5 Feb 2026
First appointed on 6 Feb 2020
Kasia Fejcher-Akhtar Co-opted Governor
After spending 22 years in special education school and holding many posts ranging from class teacher to senior leader, I am now beginning the training process for becoming an Inclusion Quality Mark assessor. This will enable me to make positive use of my experience and training, whilst also gaining a wider perspective on education and being able to manage assignments on a flexible basis.
I moved to Buckinghamshire in 2016 and have joined many local groups and activities (yoga, tennis, running club). Becoming a governor will give me an opportunity to continue my involvement in education and reconnect with the school dynamic that has been such a big part of my life.
No Pecuniary interest declared
Term of office from 24 Sep 2022 to 23 Sep 2026
First appointed on 24 Sep 2020
Bridget Ledson – Parent Governor – Chair of Governors
Bridget has a son at the school and has previous (sales, marketing and) commercial experience. She (has also) worked with various areas of the local Buck’s community, notably alongside the Local Authority in a voluntary SEN /Governance school capacity. Offering the Governing Board a varied knowledge (of SEN) of 10+ years. She is also an active appeals panel member for another local authority. Hobbies include photography, outdoor dog rambling, and volunteering for Able Boating Trust, she is also an avid Wolverhampton Wanderers fan!
No Pecuniary interested declared
Term of office from 9 Jun 2022 to 8 Jun 2026
First appointed on 9 Jun 2022
Bob Fuller Co-Opted Governor
Bob lives in Northumberland and is a native of the North East of England. An accountant by profession he is now retired and spends his time watching Newcastle United, playing golf and following his long-time passion for classical archaeology. During his career Bob has worked in such diverse locations as Asia, Africa and mainland Europe in addition to the UK. Before retirement Bob headed up a number of companies in the mobile technology sector and chaired a strategic review committee for Northumberland County Council. Bob lives in Northumberland and is a native of the North East of England. An accountant by profession he is now retired and spends his time watching Newcastle United, playing golf and following his long-time passion for classical archaeology.
No Pecuniary interested declared
Term of office from 1 Aug 2022 to 31 Jul 2026
First appointed on 1 Aug 2022
Jacqui Deadman
Jacqui has lived in Amersham for more than 20 years and has worked in education for 25 years. She is currently the Deputy Head at a local Independent Girls school and has responsibility for the Mental Health of Students and Staff and is also a member of the safeguarding team. Having started out her career as a PE Teacher, Jacqui enjoys playing Netball and walking her 2 dogs in her spare time. She is married and has 2 daughters who are now both at University.
No Pecuniary interested declared
Term of office from 9 Jun 2022 to 8 Jun 2026
First appointed on 9 Jun 2022
