Please find below information on all our Governors. Each Governor has a curriculum responsibility, this can be found in the Link Governor document. If you wish to speak with one of our Governors please contact the School Office or email:

governors@denfieldpark.northants.sch.uk

Robert Remedios - Chair of Governors 

I was voted in as Parent Governor in May 2015 and I have since attended some comprehensive governor training to assist me in my role. I moved to Rushden in 2014 and chose Denfield as the nursery for the eldest of my two daughters. I was hugely impressed by the school, easily struck by the fabulous new facilities but also of the genuine interest and enthusiasm of the staff which was also clearly evident in the pupils attending. I am keen to put something back into the local community but more personally to ensure that Denfield continues to promote an inclusive, safe and fun environment for learning, looking for every opportunity to maintain and, where possible, to push up the standards. I was recently voted by the board of governors onto the Personnel, Finance and Premises Sub-Committee as I believe that my skills and experience from over 25 years in Financial Services would best suit this forum. I currently work for a large bank as a change practitioner. Outside of work I undertake a fair bit of voluntary community work including working with the Princes Trust in Rushden, which really equips and empowers young people to maximise their potential. Socially I love sport and play hockey regularly as well as competing in the county squash leagues. I try to support Northampton Saints rugby team as often as I can but my main priority are my girls, my wife and two daughters –of which time spent with them is the best of all.

Angela Griffiths - Head Teacher

I have been a Head Teacher for the past 15 years. I became Head Teacher of Denfield Park Primary School when we opened as a Primary School in April 2012 following the amalgamation of Denfield Park Junior School and Hayway Nursery and Infant school. I became Head at the Junior School in 2001, and took on the executive headship of the two schools once they federated in 2010. The amalgamation of the two schools and the extensive new build project certainly presented many challenges! During my career I have taught in seven primary schools in Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire and have been a governor in three of them. During my early career I spent two years teaching at an Elementary school in California. I have been a Deputy in two schools and have worked as a Literacy subject leader and as a SENCO. In my leisure time I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family and walking along the Anglesey coastline. Being both the Head Teacher and a Governor at Denfield is a privilege, I am passionate about education and improving the life chances for our children.

René Crevel

I became a Governor at Denfield Park in the late 1990’s at the start of my youngest son’s last year, having previously been a member of the Denfield Park School Association. I worked as a scientist at Unilever’s Colworth Laboratories in Sharnbrook until last summer when I retired and set up my own consultancy. A good education is the most valuable preparation for life in the wider world that one can give children and the influence of the schools during their early years is really critical in instilling a lifelong thirst for learning. All 3 of my children went to Denfield Park and both enjoyed and benefitted from their time there, ultimately going on to University. It therefore seems only fitting that I should help to contribute to the development and growth of future generations by serving as Governor. I am currently Vice-Chair and also chair the Personnel, Finance and Premises (PFP) Committee.

Liam Smith - My son has recently started at Denfield. I believe wholeheartedly that Primary education is the most important learning age so I would love the opportunity to work with the school as part of the team of governors. I am the owner and director of an engineering business that works worldwide in a number of scientific industries. As the Technical Director, I am responsible for business management and strategy as well as running the business financially. Hopefully with this experience I can help with the finances and budgets of the school. My background and education are based in science. I studied Physics for my Bachelor’s Degree and Engineering for a Master’s Degree. I am very passionate about science and technology and would love to help the school in these areas.
I am certain that I have the time and the skills to work closely with Denfield to help the students and the school reach their goals. As a father and business owner I really do hope I can contribute towards the children’s education with continual improvement of the school. 

Colin Goodbrand - All parents want our children to be taught to the highest standards, delivered by excellent teachers with skill and passion, this doesn’t happen by simply standing in front of a room of children. When I was growing up my mum was a teacher. Seeing, first-hand, the hours and work those teachers and the support staff put in around their time in classrooms has helped to give me a different understanding of what goes into making an outstanding learning environment. The time and effort behind the scenes is easy to overlook but vitally important! I spend my professional career heading up the education division of a company that specialises in financial software and solutions. Delivering education to the highest standards is a continuous journey of improvement from everyone connected to a school, I am pleased I have the opportunity to use my knowledge and experience to continue this journey and make our children’s experience at Denfield amazing.

Alice Hanney - Deputy Head Teacher

I joined Denfield Park Primary School in 2012 and I absolutely love being a part of the team here. Denfield Park has always been a special place for me. I attended the junior school as a pupil myself and have lots of fond memories of my own education. I returned to complete a year as a learning support assistant before completing my teaching degree, which gave me fantastic foundations to build upon in my training. As a class teacher I have worked across key stage one and have recently moved into Reception. During my time at Denfield I have been given many opportunities to develop, I have attended an Attachment aware course, led the school council, mentored trainee teachers and my current curriculum responsibility is being one of the schools Maths leads. I am passionate about ensuring that all children who attend Denfield receive the very best start to their time at primary school. Seeing the difference staff can make to the children at Denfield is the most rewarding part of my work.

Tracey Linton

I became part of the Denfield Park Primary team when the Hayway Infant school amalgamated with Denfield Park Junior School in April 2012. I have over 15 years experience of working with children and their parents who have Special Educational Needs and have worked in school since 2003. In my career I have held a variety of posts: 2003 to July 2012 I was Hayway’s SENDCo assistant & HLTA covering Teachers PPA teaching PSHE. In September 2012 I supported Denfield Park SENDCo in the setting up and daily running of KS1 ASD SEND unit. Then in September 2014 I became the schools Learning Mentor/HLTA to predominately support children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. During my career in both schools I have been given the opportunity to professional develop and achieved a BA Honors degree in 2011 in Learning & Teaching as well as attending a variety of training and courses applicable to my roles, such as Video Interactive Guidance, Drawing & Talking and Attachment Leader. I have three grown up children, two of which who have attended Denfield and enjoyed their time there. This has given me the perspective of both employee and parent and I strongly believe that it is a strong parent/school partnership that enables the children to thrive. I feel passionate about supporting the children’s well-being and improving their life chances. Becoming a Governor will give me the opportunity to further contribute and support our school.

Debbie Rollings 

I have recently retired from teaching, having spent the majority of my career at Hayway and subsequently Denfield School. It is wonderful to have the opportunity to be a school governor, and maintain my connection with the school. I taught mainly in Nursery, Reception and Year 1, therefore I am pleased to be Early Years Governor, keeping up to date with the latest practice, and able to contribute to the continuing cycle of improvement. I will also be helping in Year 1, where the transition from Early Years to Key Stage 1 is very important and carefully managed. It has been a privilege to play a role in the early development of our young children, and I am pleased to be able to continue to do this, albeit in a different role.

Katie Spence 

I joined Denfield in 2019 and have worked as a class teacher in both key stage 1 classes. I have always enjoyed supporting children with their development and spent many years working in an early years setting before starting here at Denfield. I am pleased to have been successful with taking on the role of teacher governor and will support with the early years governor responsibilities. Denfield has given me many opportunities to further develop as a teaching professional, shown great support and has a fantastic ethos towards the children's learning. I am glad to be part of this team and now have the opportunity to be the voice of all of the staff here.