Meet the Governors of Mylor Bridge School

Mr Paul Dale

Mr Paul Dale

LA Governor and CoG

pdale@mylor-bridge.cornwall.sch.uk
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Mrs Hannah Pallôt

Mrs Hannah Pallôt

Headteacher Ex-officio by virtue of office

head@mylor-bridge.cornwall.sch.uk
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Mrs Harriet Andrew

Mrs Harriet Andrew

Co-opted Governor

I have worked in HR in the education sector for the last 25 years and am currently the Director of People for a large multi academy trust in Cornwall. Previously I spent a number of years working for Cornwall Council managing the team supporting schools with employment matters. I also have experience of working within the independent schools’ sector and have been a Clerk to Governors. I live in Mylor Bridge and have two grown up children who were educated in Truro. I grew up in the local area and enjoy exploring nature and being outdoors as much as possible. I relish the opportunity to be a part of the Mylor Bridge governing body and to contribute to a community working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children.
Mrs Mary Heard

Mrs Mary Heard

Co-opted Governor

Mr Matt Collinge

Mr Matt Collinge

Staff Governor

Dr Kara Bogus

Dr Kara Bogus

Parent Governor

I am one of the Parent Governors at Mylor Bridge Community Primary School, where I have a daughter in attendance and another starting next year. My background is as an Earth scientist (geochemistry), having studied major environmental and climate change events in Earth’s history. I am currently the Head of Exeter Innovation, Cornwall at the University of Exeter, Cornwall’s Penryn campus, where I lead a knowledge exchange team that fosters collaboration between the University’s teaching and research expertise and external stakeholders for the benefit of the Cornwall community. I have an interest in STEM topics and particularly in promoting the entrance of girls into STEM subjects and, ultimately, careers (it’s never too early to start!). I hope to bring my experience in education, research leadership and evidence-based decision-making to support the school’s strategic direction and the best outcomes for pupils.

Mrs Em Brotherton

Clerk

clerk@mylor-bridge.cornwall.sch.uk
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Mrs Emily Garrod

Parent Governor

Mrs Jane Stephens

Mrs Jane Stephens

Co-opted Governor and Vice CoG

I became a governor in 2019 and have enjoyed monitoring and assessing both the resource expenses and future requirements. In my role I have also gained a good understanding of the overall school budget, how this is calculated, forecast and spent. I started my working life in banking before committing to a 4 year teaching degree at Exeter University - I specialised in Science and was junior school trained. After graduating, getting married and travelling for some time I worked in a local Cornish primary school as a full time year 1 teacher for 3 years. I loved it but the hours clashed with my husbands job. Over the next 20 years I set up and grew a successful property management business covering rental properties and later incorporating estate agency. Since selling the property rental business I have followed another passion travelling all over the world whenever possible, seeing new places, visiting friends and often sailing with friends as they travel around the world. My most recent work has encompassed property management of extensions, renovations and new builds. I also manage a local café - from a distance, mainly working in HR and business development, finance & strategy. For 20 years I have lived in Mylor with my husband and love the community as well as the school. I feel it is a genuine privilege to help where possible at the school as a governor.
Mrs Ruth Green

Mrs Ruth Green

Parent Governor

I have two children who attend Mylor Bridge, and I was eager to become a governor to support the school's incredible staff and contribute to its amazing community. I love spending time in the school and am especially passionate about my governing responsibilities in Early Years and SEND. With 15 years of teaching experience across both key stages, I strive to bring my knowledge and ideas to help the school grow and develop. In my spare time, I enjoy going to the beach, kayaking, and coastal walks—but I'm happiest when camping!
Mrs Deborah Andrews

Mrs Deborah Andrews

Co-opted Governor

Mr Steve McCabe

Community Governor