Meet the Committee Members

Teaching and Learning Committee

Sapphire Lynch

I first joined the Governing Board at Redstart in 2019 and have served as Chair of Academy Councillors since 2021. I have worked as a translator for twenty years supporting expats living in the UK so I have a keen interest in supporting EAL children and as Link Councillor for Disadvantage I work with the school to ensure the best outcomes for all children regardless of their background. I am particularly interested in improving literacy and instilling a love of reading. 

Rebecca Collins 

I became Head of School at The Redstart Primary School on March 23rd 2020, a date to remember as it was the start of the first lockdown, though I had been Interim Head from January 2020. It was an odd feeling as I started my first day with just 25 children in school and almost 400 learning remotely. Prior to that I was Assistant Head at Redstart from 2017 when I made the move from London to Somerset with my family. 

My husband Roy and I have two children together: Luke who is 10 and Freddie who is 7. Our weekends and spare time together mostly consist of driving them to sports fixtures and training though we also love to travel and explore new places. I have a passion for learning and have passed that onto my children so a perfect weekend for us (once rugby or cricket are done) is to travel around Somerset and neighbouring counties checking out castles, iron-age hill forts and beaches looking for adventure. 

Jen Hill

 

Carlie Stroulger

 

Laura Walder

 

 

 Joanne Thompson

I have been connected to Redstart School since 2012 when we relocated to Somerset and my daughter joined in Year 4. As a family we were drawn to the values that are evident throughout the school and particularly the focus on Forest School opportunities. In September 2022 I became Secretary of the Friends of Redstart School as a way of giving my time and energy to enhance the experience of the children here through the additional experiences and resources that are provided by the charity.

When the opportunity to join the Academy Council came up, I recognised that I could use my experience as a primary school teacher to support the school in this role. I am passionate about all children having a positive experience of school, knowing that they are valued in a community that will help them discover their talents and fulfil their potential. My belief that all children should be supported to access the curriculum and be proud of their achievements has led me to take on the responsibility of SEND Lead on the council.

Joe Draper

 

Martin Richards

 

Nikki Tilley