Jade Earle
Co Chair of Governors
I live and work locally in Exeter and have a daughter who attends the school as well as another daughter at nursery who will be starting school next year.
I joined the governing board in 2021 as I have an interest in education but also, like any parent, want to ensure that all of our children get the best out of school that they can.
I work for Exeter City Council as a HR Business Partner and have been part of the Human Resources Team there for more than 15 years. I feel that my experience and knowledge can positively contribute to the governing board and school.
Katrina McGuigan
Co Chair of Governors
I have three children, two who are already fully integrated at Stoke Hill and one who is very excited to join his brother and sister in September 2024.
My professional background is in education, and I have been teaching for 13 years as a History Teacher at Uffculme School. I love my job and am excited to bring my experience of working in a high performing education environment to the board of governors. I also have a passion for extra curricular activities and look forward to exploring these opportunities at Stoke Hill.
Jesney Toms
Vice Chair
I am from Taunton but have lived in Exeter for 8 years. I am Mum to Olive, who is in Reception and Ralph, who is three.
My background is in secondary education and I have been teaching for 10 years. I currently work at Queen Elizabeth's School in Crediton as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. I believe in the importance of building close working relationships between the school and the families that I work with and I hope to bring this to the role of parent governor. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Performing Arts and I am passionate about developing creativity, curiosity and confidence in young people through the Arts in the curriculum.
Andy Pheasant
I have a daughter in year 6 and a son in year 3. Both joined the school in the fantastic Nursery and have been at Stoke Hill through infants and then into junior school.
Jo Cook
I have lived in Exeter for over 20 years and have 3 boys, 2 of whom have been all the way through Stoke Hill, from the Nursery to year 6 and on to secondary school. My youngest son, Alexander, is in Reception so we are right back at the beginning again!
I was a family lawyer for many years and now work in the risk and compliance team at a local law firm.
As a parent governor, I will approach my role from a parental perspective. I want the children at Stoke Hill to have the best school experience they can. Stoke Hill has been a significant part of my family’s life for many years and I am excited to be able to support the school in this role.
Nicky West
I moved to Exeter in 2001 to study at the University, where I met my husband, and we have lived here ever since. I work as a portfolio manager in the wealth management industry and have been with the same firm since 2004. My role involves creating and managing bespoke investment portfolios for individuals, families, and charities.
I have one son who joined Stoke Hill in Reception in 2022 and is now thriving at the junior school. Seeing how much he has enjoyed his time here inspired me to get more involved, so I joined the PTFA and currently serve as Chair. Becoming a governor is a natural next step for me, as I’m passionate about supporting the school community and helping to ensure every child has the best possible experience.
Jonathan Kirby
After teaching French to A-Level in a Berkshire comprehensive school, I migrated to a career in management roles with Hewlett Packard Company, including a final two years based in California.
Returning to the UK, I set up an arts-education company, Kagemusha Taiko. This involved me not only in developing original curriculum and repertoire, but in leading workshops at KS2 and KS3 in schools all over the country, as well as delivering teacher-training, performing around the world, and directing international festivals and conferences.
Having transitioned most of this work to a new Community Interest Company, I have time to take on new responsibilities such as being a school governor. I am also a director of a private children’s nursery.
Two of my children attended Stoke Hill School in the late 1990s, and I now have two grandchildren currently in the infant school.
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