Meet our Governors
Yvonne McLeod
Chair of Governors
Term of Office: 8th November 2024 - 31st July 2025
Yvonne has a B.Ed. (Hons) from Exeter University and worked in distribution and logistics for some years before becoming a mother. When her children started school, Yvonne became a governor and started supporting other school governors as an additional skills governor, going on to become a national leader of governance (NLG) and now a local leader of governance (LLG). Yvonne has experience in delivering governor training and conducting external reviews of governance. When not governing, Yvonne enjoys walking, knitting and baking.
Louise Thomson
Parent Governor
Term of Office: 10th December 2021 - 9th December 2025
Louise joined the governing body in December 2021 and has one son at Send. She was keen to take up the role to have an opportunity to give back to the school and to work with the other governors to support the strong values-based education that the staff offer. Professionally, she's spent twenty-five years in marketing & brand strategy and is currently a director in the consulting arm of Kantar, the world's largest market research company. She hopes to bring some of that experience to her role as governor, particularly in terms of helping organisations decide the right strategy to meet the needs of their customers and to attract new users.
Louise grew up in Mayford and now lives in Old Woking with her husband and son.
Working with schools, MATs, and government entities has provided her with insights into the specific challenges faced by educational institutions and driven a passion for problem-solving and commitment to optimising efficiencies in schools, giving teachers more time for teaching, whilst driving up retention and reducing recruitment costs.
Harriet believes in leveraging smart technology as well as human expertise to drive positive outcomes for teachers, students, and the overall education system. Harriet lives locally in Send with her husband and 13-year-old son and is thrilled to be a Governor at Send CofE Primary School.
Daisy Whetlor
Staff Governor
Term of Office: 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2028
Daisy is a Year 2 Teacher at Send CofE Primary School, bringing four years of experience from roles as a Teaching Assistant, Trainee Teacher, to now a Classroom Teacher with experience in both KS1 and KS2. She cares deeply about the wellbeing and progress of the children at Send and joining the Governing Body shows her dedication to their growth. Daisy's journey at the school reflects her passion for education and the students she teaches, making her an essential part of the school community.
Marianne McDonnell
Headteacher
Term of Office: Ex Officio
Rev Louise Vincer
Ex Officio
Term of Office: 23rd October 2024
Louise started work as the parish priest at St Mary’s, Send in October 2024. She was ordained 25 years ago, beginning work in Waltham Abbey in Essex. She has also worked in south London, Lincolnshire and Canterbury, developing a specialism in leading through change. Louise is delighted to be living and working in Send and growing relationships with the school community. Her husband Andrew Dodd is also a priest in the Church of England and they have two teenage children who thrived in their church of England primary school.
Thomas Singam
LA Governor
Term of Office: 26 March 2025
With a strong foundation in IT and nearly a decade of experience at Harris Academy Peckham, I've transitioned into a senior leadership role as a Global Support Manager at Asendia. My journey has been shaped by a passion for problem-solving, a commitment to developing effective business solutions, and a deep belief in the power of teamwork.
I'm dedicated to growing both personally and professionally, with a particular focus on leadership development and data-driven decisions. My time in education has taught me the value of respect, patience, and investing in people - lessons I now apply daily in the corporate world. I'm also proud to share my expertise as a school governor, supporting future generations with the same dedication I bring to my team.