Meet the governors

In 2017, when I retired from teaching, I was appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education to the Governing body at Holy Trinity School. I had spent over thirty years teaching in a Secondary Ecumenical Church School, where I was also a staff governor for many years. During my time on the Governing body of Holy Trinity, I have chaired the Finance committee and been a member of the Outcomes committee. In 2025 I was elected Chair of the Governors. I am very keen to see Holy Trinity School continue to develop to be a centre of excellence for learning and where all students can fulfil their potential. I am excited that the school will be moving into new buildings, which I know will greatly enhance the experience of being at school for all our students.

I am an active member of St. Mary’s Church in Horsham, where my wife and I have been attending for over 25 years. During my free time I enjoy doing DIY tasks, gardening or going out walking in our beautiful countryside with family and friends.

Chrissie has enjoyed a varied career, entering business from school, selling print and then running her own IT consultancy, following which she trained for the Methodist ministry and moved to the Isle of Wight, where she was responsible for four churches in the Sandown Bay area.

After 5 years of full-time ministry, Chrissie moved into education training as an RS teacher and over the next 10 years was Head of Social and Religious Studies, Assistant Headteacher, Head of Sixth Form and finally Deputy Headteacher.

In 2011 Chrissie moved to Ashford in Kent to join The John Wallis Church of England Academy as Vice Principal (Pastoral) and in December 2015 was thrilled to be appointed Headteacher of Holy Trinity school. Chrissie considers herself to be enormously privileged to have the amazing role of leading Holy Trinity. In her spare time Chrissie loves to spend time with family, travelling and football.

Helen started her working life in IT, as a programmer/technician, implementing budget and accounting systems for an international charity.

More recently, she has worked for a small international NGO on the financial side of grants management. Helen belongs to a local church, where she currently helps run a baby and parent group (Wriggle&Roll) in between various family commitments.

Helen has a daughter in Year 8. Helen is Chair of the Outcomes Committee and is a member the Finance Committee.

Peter is a secondary school maths teacher. He has taught in the UK for about eight years. Peter is very passionate for ALL students to make the necessary attainment that will set them up for a better future.

Peter currently has two children at the school.

Caroline is a Human Resources professional and a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

She holds an MBA (HR major) from the University of Sunderland and currently works as a Human Resource Manager.

Caroline joined the governing body in December 2021.

Sarah has been Drama and Performing Arts teacher for 27 years and is currently the Subject Leader for Drama and Performing Arts at Holy Trinity. She started her career in Kent after teacher training and moved quickly from Drama Teacher to Head of Department at two different schools before starting work at Holy Trinity in 2015.

She was deeply involved in the establishment of HTS Performing Arts Academy in 2019 and now runs the Performing Arts courses provided at HTS Sixth Form.

Sarah believes wholeheartedly in the performing arts’ place in education as an opportunity to provide academic excellence and personal growth for all students. She is married with two children and enjoys theatre visits in her spare time.

Richard has been a school governor for over 20 years in a range of schools in London and Sussex. He loves being part of a team who are committed to providing fantastic education and support for our students.

Richard works in the NHS and has two children at Holy Trinity. Richard is a member of both the Finance and Outcomes Committees.

Angela has worked for over a decade with children and young people, including at Holy Trinity. She passionately believes in making the school great for students and teachers alike.

She has a child at the school as well as one who went through the school and has not long finished university.

Simbarashe is an Adult Health Care Professional. He has worked in the Health Care Sector for more than 14 years as Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, respectively.

Simbarashe is an ordained Reverend, he currently leads a local church in Crawley. He currently has two children at the school. In his spare time Simbarashe loves to spend time with family, travelling and is a gym enthusiast.