Governance

Since 2011, Alison has served as Co-Chair of the Thomas's Schools Foundation, a volunteer-run, charitable organisation that provides educational and extracurricular opportunities for primary–school aged children in London through partnerships with local primary schools and community organisations. Prior to TSF, she worked in senior management in e-commerce and book publishing. Alison is passionate about improving education of young people, working with the local community and to providing opportunities to build self esteem and life skills.

Jennifer became a parent of Ark Conway in 2021 and felt immediately welcomed into the school community. Jennifer was struck in particular by the enthusiasm of the school to encourage a sense of pride, embed the values and encourage each child's hopes and aspirations. As a parent governor, Jennifer is passionate about helping the school continue to inspire every child and offer them opportunities to find that thing that makes their heart sing. A solicitor with extensive UK and international experience, Jennifer is currently General Counsel at company using technology to support mental healthcare solutions. 

Jye works at an asset management firm based in London. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from University College London and currently lives in South London. As the son, grandson and nephew of teachers Jye is passionate about education and is a supporter of a number of charities including Papyrus & The Connection at St Martins in the Fields and Movember!

As Chief Technology Officer for the London-headquartered alternative asset manager Marshall Wace, Conor is responsible for the architectural oversight and strategic direction of their global technology platform and operational infrastructure. Conor holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from the University at Albany, State University of New York (2002).

Milly has 3 children in their twenties, one of whom has dyslexia. In 1992 she qualified and worked as a Montessori teacher. In 2004 she completed the Hornsby Diploma in SpLD as she found working with children with specific difficulties extremely rewarding. She worked as an SEN teacher at Prospect House School from 2005 to early 2013. Throughout this time she also worked after school with children with a diagnostic report from an Educational Psychologist. After she left Prospect House, Milly continued to work with children from nearby schools. She was delighted when she was asked if she was interested in becoming a SEN governor at an ARK school. As a parent of a dyslexic child and a teacher of SEN children for 15 years, she is very keen to contribute the process of SEN children within the ARK school realising and achieving their potential.

Alex is currently training to become a barrister, having previously worked as a tax advisor for six years. During that time, Alex also served on the governing body of a school in Newham, as both Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Inclusion and subsequently Safeguarding link governor. Alex currently also volunteers for a charity which advises parents and young people on SEND law. Alex has recently moved to West London and has become a governor to contribute to the community he is newly a part of. 

Katie has been part of the teaching staff at Ark Conway since 2020, first starting as an intervention mentor to help with the effects Covid-19 within primary education. Since then, Katie has completed her Ark Teacher Training and has worked closely with the Upper KS2 year groups at Ark Conway for the last three years as the Year 6 class teacher. Katie also leads on Science, Careers and French across the school and provides coaching to others.