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Governing Body

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Chair of the Governing Body
	Mrs Dasha Dockree I joined The Compton School as a Local Community governor in December 2011. I have previously served as Chair of the Finance Committee, Finance Link governor and Vice Chair. My background: I am a Commercial Finance Director at a European division of a listed US retail business. Having qualified as a Chartered accountant, I have held a number of senior roles in commercial finance and FP&A. Prior to that, I worked in mergers and acquisitions at one of the Big Four accountancy firms, focusing on the retail and hospitality sectors.
Vice Chair
	Ms Amy Williams I joined the governing body in September 2015 as a community governor and the SEND link governor before becoming Vice Chair. My Background: I graduated from the London School of Economics (LSE) with a degree in politics and am a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). I specialise in marketing and communications and have held roles within the not-for-profit, private and public sectors. I currently work as a senior manager within the NHS
Community Governors:
	Mrs Andrea Yerolemou-Pericli Career Link Governor I joined the governing body of The Compton School in 2020. My Background: I am an alumna of The Compton School, having left in 2009. I later went on to read English Law & European Law at Queen Mary, University of London. After completing my Legal Practice Course, Master of Laws, and training contract at a multinational telecoms company, I qualified as a solicitor. I am currently Legal Counsel at NBCUniversal, where I advise the NBCUniversal News Group on media, advertising, IP, and commercial law.
	Ms Annie Kuch Health & Safety Link Governor I joined The Compton School Governing Body in 2020. My Background: After graduating from the University of Leeds with a degree in history, I worked for many years in the not-for-profit sector as an events and communications manager. I later chose a career in the property industry and currently work as an asset manager for a privately owned property developer. I am also undertaking a Masters in property management, and am training to be a surveyor. In my free time I am a keen cyclist and love to travel.
	Ms Shilpa Patel Finance Link Governor I became a Governor of The Compton School in 2021. My Background: My career in banking over the past 20 years has given me in depth skills in financial analysis of both the corporate world as well as personal finances. My aim is to make a positive contribution to the school using the skills that I have so that it continues to remain highly successful and go from strength to strength. I enjoy reading, baking and meditation.
	Mr Tobiko Namnyak I joined the Governing Body of The Compton School in 2022. My Background: My degree is in Computer Science and I work and specialise in IT Service Management where my area of focus has been in Digital transformation and Cyber Security for the last 15 years, primarily in private banking, managed IT support & consultancy, outsourced auditing services, the NHS and UK central government.
	Mr Julian Cater Safeguarding Link Governor I joined the Compton Governing body in 2023 and have previously served as a Parent Governor at Saracens High school. My background: my professional background is in investment banking, where my work involves providing strategic advice to the management teams of corporate clients in the Business Services sector, ranging from communications, to raising finance and acquisition strategies. I have previously held roles in equity research and fund management. I read Modern History at St Edmund Hall, Oxford.
	Mr Kuowei Wilson Chang I joined the governing body of The Compton School in 2023 My Background: After finishing my PhD, I started my career in engineering consultancy, working on national and international structural design projects. My current role focuses on blast and counter-terrorist protection of buildings and infrastructure. After work, I enjoy hiking, movies and travelling with my family.
Parent Governors:
	Ms Janine Hamrahian SEND Link Governor I was elected as a Parent Governor in December 2022. My Background - I am private chef and run my own local food, catering and venue hire business and thats my passion but my background is as a EA within the financial industry which I also love.
	Mrs Poonam Bhatt I joined the governing body of The Compton School in 2024 as Parent Governor My Background: I started my HR career working across local authorities and charities. With over 20 years of comprehensive HR experience, I have been able to navigate complex issues. My current Employee Relations role focuses on building effective business partnerships with the organisational teams and to lead on the management of casework relating to employee relations issues. I work closely with management ensuring that employment law legislation, policy and best practice are followed. After work, I enjoy spending time with my family.
Staff Governors:
	Miss Nicki Milne I started teaching Physical Education at The Compton School in September 2009, and I joined the governing body of The Compton School in March 2024. My Background: I have over 25 years of teaching experience having taught PE in both England and New Zealand. I am passionate about my subject and always champion getting all pupils into physical activity and competitive sport, as this has provided me with some amazing life experiences as an ex-Irish International rugby player. I strive to ensure that all pupils go beyond their own expectations and instill a belief in their personal abilities- the sky is never the limit!
	Mr Martin Cartella I started teaching History at The Compton School in September 2019, and I joined the governing body of The Compton School in September 2024. My Background: I graduated from the University of Kent with first-class honours in History and Italian. Whilst at University, I also served 4 years in the Territorial Army. Following this, I spent some time working in London before then completing a PGCE in History at the University of Reading. I then went straight into my first teaching job in 2019 at the Compton School and have been here since. I am extremely passionate about my subject and always try to spread my own love and appreciation of History to my students, as well as always pushing them to work to the best of their abilities. I endeavour to teach my students a sense of independence, resilience and a love of learning to help prepare them for when they eventually leave school.
Clerk to the Governors:
	Mrs Paula Powder I started at the Compton School in 2016 working as the Attendance Officer until 2021. My main role now is as SEND Administrator. I have been Clerk to the Local Governing Body since February 2023 and am currently studying for my Level 3 Certificate in Clerking of School and Governing Boards.