I was born in Scotland and moved to the Island in 1980, where I have lived ever since. I began my career as a nurse at Sheppey Community Hospital and later became the Manager for Outpatients across Sheppey and Sittingbourne.

After retiring in March 2022, I was delighted to become a Governor at St Clement’s School, enabling me to continue contributing to and supporting our local community.

 

Chris Dale (Governor)

Chris Dale is Headteacher of St Nicholas, New Romney, where he leads a caring and ambitious school community rooted in strong Christian values and high expectations for every child. He is committed to creating an environment in which pupils feel safe, inspired and confident to achieve their very best, both academically and personally.

Chris works closely with staff, families and the wider community to ensure that learning is engaging, inclusive and grounded in respect, kindness and resilience. Under his leadership, the school places equal importance on academic success, character development and spiritual growth, enabling pupils to develop curiosity, confidence and a strong sense of belonging. His vision is for every child to leave as a well-rounded learner, prepared for the next stage of education and equipped to make a positive contribution to society.

He is also an experienced governor and has worked in this capacity with other Aquila schools.