George Ruiz - Co-opted Governor

Term of office from 22 April 2024 to 21 April 2028

I joined the Governing Body in May 2020.  I have been a resident of Crouch End for nearly thirty years and am a Chartered Accountant.  I have extensive experience in senior financial leadership positions in the not-for-profit, Retail and Financial Service sectors.  Specific areas of specialism include strategic planning, risk management and financial control.  

2025-2026 responsibilities:  Chair of Governing Body, member of People & Resources Committee

Kylie Agbim - Co-opted Governor

Term of office from 7 Dec 2023 to 6 Dec 2027

I joined the governing body in February 2020 as a Parent Governor.  I sit on the Children’s Committee.  Two of my children attend the school and another is a former pupil. My background is in social policy and social work.  I project managed a neighbourhood renewal programme aimed at raising attainment and tackling social inequalities in West London.  In my spare time I enjoy tennis, cycling, singing and theatre.  I am passionate about improving opportunities for all young people.

2025-2026 responsibilities:  Vice-chair of Governing Body, Chair of Children’s Committee, Chair of Pay Committee, Racial Equity link governor 

Lisa Fowler - Co-opted Governor

Term of office from 30 May 2025 to 29 May 2029

I joined the governing body in September 2021.  My career has been in Human Resources within Financial Services, and a key part of my experience has been focussed on wellbeing initiatives. I have also always had a passion for learning and supporting others with their learning. 

2025-2026 responsibilities: member of People & Resources Committee, Wellbeing and Medical Needs governor

Cailin Murphy - Co-opted Governor

Term of office from 4 Jul 2024 to 3 Jul 2028

I joined the governing body in September 2020. My background is in analysis and strategy, and I am now a data scientist in the Civil Service.  I am passionate about educational opportunity and have experience working in the broader education sector, including at the Department for Education and at a university. 

2025-2026 responsibilities: member of Children's Committee, Communications link governor, SEND link governor

Michelle O'Brien - Co-opted Governor

Term of office from 1 April 2023 to 31 Mar 2027

I was an Associate Governor for nearly two years on the Pay & Resources Committee before being elected as a Parent Governor in July 2021. One of my children currently attends the school and is in KS2; my other child has now left Weston Park and is at secondary school. My background is in corporate social responsibility and the charitable sector and, in particular, delivering education programmes. I am currently in a grant-making role as Head of Charitable Partnerships at a London livery company focusing on grants supporting primary age numeracy and literacy as well as the criminal justice sector. I am particularly interested in evidence-based interventions and ensuring no child’s success is limited by their socio-economic background. In my spare time I enjoy swimming at the Crouch End lido and Hampstead Heath bathing pools.

2025-2026 responsibilities: Chair of People & Resources Committee, member of Pay Committee

Karan Singh - Local Authority Governor

Term of office from 22 Sep 2022 to 21 Sep 2026

I was appointed as a governor in autumn 2022. It was the opportunity to support the development of local children and the community that attracted me to the governor role. Within the last year I have both moved into Crouch End and become a father. My experience is in finance, initially qualifying as a chartered accountant before spending the last 9 years working as an investment analyst and most recently as a portfolio manager in the asset management industry. When time permits, I enjoy watching and playing cricket and seeing live music.  

2025-2026 responsibilities: member of People & Resources Committee, member of Pay Committee, Health & Safety link governor 

Simone Vibert - Co-opted Governor

Term of office from 24 May 2022 to 23 May 2026

I joined the governing body in May 2022. My background is in children's policy, working across a broad range of issues. I started my career working for an autism charity and I now lead policy and research for an online safety charity. I am very proud to be working with everyone in the fantastic Weston Park community to make the school as good as it can possibly be. In my spare time I am a keen runner, cyclist and cinema-goer.   

2025-2026 responsibilities: member of Children’s Committee, Safeguarding link governor 

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Soozii Lim - Parent Governor

Term of office from 7 Dec 2023 to 6 Dec 2027

2025-2026 responsibilities: member of Children's Committee; EYFS link governor

Tim Lockie - Parent Governor

Term of office from 7 Dec 2023 to 6 Dec 2027

My name is Tim Lockie and my daughter, Phaedra, is currently in year 6 at the school. She has been at the school since Reception. I work as a full time NHS consultant cardiologist at the Royal Free Hospital where I am currently the clinical director. Ever since Phaedra started at the school, we have been hugely impressed with the manner in which the school has been run, especially during the challenging times of Covid where the pastoral care and leadership shown by all the staff members was extraordinary. We are proud to be a part of such a wonderful community and I am lucky that as parental governor I am to give something back to this very special place. I enjoy swimming in the lido and playing tennis (badly) in Stationers park to relax. 

2025-2026 responsibilities: member of People & Resources Committee

Oliver Black-Hawkins: Co-opted Governor

Term of office from 20 Mar 2025 to 19 Mar 2029

I joined the governing body in March 2025 after five years volunteering as a student mentor at other local schools in the area. I work in management consulting with a focus on strategy and analysis for government and financial services. I’m from a big family of teachers and have always been passionate about education, so I am excited by the opportunity to use my skills to support the development of children in my local community, where I’ve lived for almost 10 years now. In my spare time I enjoy movies, live music and travel.

2025-2026 responsibilities: member of Children's Committee; Parent Engagement link governor