Starcross Primary School is part of Ivy Education Trust and the Local Governing Body is within the structure of the Trust Governance. More information about IET Governance can be found here: Ivy Education Trust Governance

Marina Grew up in Sparkwell, attending the local primary school before going to Ivybridge Comprehensive and then Plymouth College to study hospitality. Marina was an accomplished athlete in her youth, running 400m and high-jump for Plymouth City, Devon and the South West. Marina moved to Bath to work until her 21st birthday when she travelled out to Auckland, New Zealand to continue her hospitality work and from there she travelled the world for many years.

Marina has two boys, both of whom went to Newton Abbot College. One son is now a Captain in the Irish Guards, the other son in the Police. Marina has experience as a governor in a secondary school before joining Teignmouth Primary School.

Martin joined the Starcross Primary governing body in October 2022. He is a science manager at the Met Office and has a background in STEM.

Martin has two children in primary education and decided to enter governance after being inspired by schools’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although new to the role, Martin is very much looking forward to leading the governing body to support Starcross in achieving its strategic objectives.

Why am I a governor? I want to ensure:

1. That the teaching at Teignmouth Primary School gives children the skills for an improved future.
2. That learning comes from the appointment of quality staff.
3. That the school’s ethos, environment and welcome builds confidence for every child to be a learner.

Because:
Children make all our futures brighter and better.

Rachel was born in Wiltshire and moved to Plymouth in 1986 to attend college and study for her NNEB national childcare qualification and then worked for many years in childcare settings before embarking on setting up her own nursery. After 30 years working in the early years sector Rachel retired to Devon, where she has several volunteering jobs.  Rachel strongly believes that every child should have equal opportunities and be able to reach for the stars and achieve their dreams.

Danielle began her role as a Teaching Assistant at Teignmouth Primary School in September 2022, having previously had a career within the financial services sector. She has worked in key stage two and now works across two classes in key stage one. She is also the after-school club coordinator. Danielle has two children who currently or have previously attended the school.

Annabelle has been part of the governing board since September 2019 when she became Head at Teignmouth Primary. She has worked at the school for 12 years as a senior leader. From September 2023, she will be working as Executive Headteacher at the school.

Bio to follow