Governors & Trustees

My name is Johanne Turner (Hoad) and my daughter, Katie, has just joined Southend High School for Girls in Year 7.  She is having a wonderful time so far! 

 

I am a Solicitor and Director working for BTMK Solicitors where I am Head of their Personal Injury and Medical Negligence team there.  I qualified as a Solicitor in 2001 and have been a Director for over ten years. In January, I will have worked for the firm for twenty-five years.  I am based locally, in their central Southend office. 

 

As part of my role, I do a lot of work with a local charity, Headway Essex, who assist those affected by brain injury.  This includes running a regular law clinic helping service users and their families with all variety of legal problems.  Around the clinic times, I like to catch up with some of the people who attend the day centre there. 

 

I have two other children; a son who is eight years old and a daughter who is four, who both attend a local school. I have been a member of their school’s PTA for many, many, years now. 

 

Outside of work and with three children I spend most of my time being ‘mums taxi’!” 

I am one of two parent governors on the board, I am the link for the lower and middle schools. I am fortunate to have two daughters at SHSG. Outside of school I am an operational watch manager for ECFRS.

I’m a retired company director for a London firm of architects and town planners.  I am a lapsed Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

I have a background in commercial  property, including acting in an advisory capacity to a number of independent schools and private institutional bodies.

I’m a passionate yachtsman and manage one of the few surviving Thames Sailing Barges.

I’m a lifelong resident in Southend and have three nieces, all of whom have benefitted from a strong education at SHSG.

Declared interest: Wife is a teacher at SHSG.

Prior to being a teacher I worked as a clinical pathologist for the NHS. I then decided to join the vibrant world of teaching. I have been a teacher at SHSG for eight years. In that time, I have taught a few subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. I have also been a Head of Year for five of the eight years. More recently I had the desire to contribute more to the school community, which has been very supportive to my family and I during my time here. Therefore, I decided to apply to become a trustee at SHSG and I was fortunate enough to obtain the position.

Declared business interests:

• Currently employed by Shoeburyness High School.
• Trustee of SOUTHEND ESSEX STEM CLUB
• Secretary of NASUWT

I am a passionate Educator with M.Sc. (Statistics) and PGCE, teaching Mathematics at a local secondary school with  strong commitment to education and professional advocacy. Currently,  I am the Negotiating Secretary for Southend  NASUWT (Teacher’s Union), to take care of the members of Southend Association and working together with management, staff and Southend City Council.

Previously, I worked as the most able lead, dedicated time and expertise to engage, extend as well as create explorative opportunities beyond the curriculum for the bright young minds.

I am trustee of Southend STEM Club (registered charity), I organize sessions and community events to celebrate learning and diversity. This voluntary work is to ensure all young people have equal opportunities to access different STEM projects outside classroom.   Through teaching and outreach, I aim to foster a passion for learning and innovation.

During school holidays, I enjoy travelling around the world, meet new people and experience diverse cultures.

I am proud to be part of SHSG team and look forward to be part of making difference with my knowledge and experience.

Declared interests:

• Senior Health and Wellbeing Manager – UK Health Security Agency
• Member of the British Psychological Society
• Fellow of Royal Society of Public Health 

I am a Chartered Health Psychologist currently working for the UK Health Security Agency. With a strong background in behavioural science, I take a holistic approach to students success, development and welfare. I am committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive school culture, working closely with fellow governors and school leadership to ensure high standards of education and student care.

I am a mum to 3 teenagers, enjoy the outdoors and can always find time to stop and take a photo.