Governor Intros

Samuel Nguyen Hanes

Foundation Trust Governor, Surbiton Education Health Trust and Chair of Governors

Term of office: 10th February 2025 to 9th February 2029

My background: I am a trained economist with 13 years' experience in public policy. management consulting and business administration. I am currently the Chief Operating Officer of the innovation charity, Nesta. In a previous role, I led a number of projects in schools looking for low cost, evidence-based solutions to increase parental support, attendance and pupil attainment. In my last few roles I have attended and reported to a commercial board of directors and a charitable board of trustees.

My interests: I grew up in a tough neighbourhood in Brixton and my first primary school was shut down by the local authority while I was in year 2. Years later, I was lucky enough to be awarded an assisted place to attend an independent secondary school. Of course, not every school can have the luxury of financial resources. Now that I have children of my own, I am passionate about making sure that they and their peers have an opportunity to be the best they can, regardless of personal circumstances.

Peri Williams-Ansah

Foundation Trust Governor, Surbiton Education Health Trust

Term of office: 10/02/2025 to 09/02/2025

My background: I’ve been working in Education for the last 15 years, I currently teach from pre-GCSE all the way through to degree level.

I have a good understanding of the challenges placed on education establishments to fulfil the requirements of governing bodies (local and National), learners and parents/guardians. Teaching classes in both face to face and remote learning environments has been complex for many and I hope to be able to support in this area by sharing resources and best practices that I have acquired. I look forward to the opportunity to be more involved in the governance of the school and hope to make a positive contributions that will benefit all.

My interests: I have also been involved in coaching basketball for over 25 years within the borough and developing grassroots and competitive programmes (nationally and regional) for a wide range of participants.

Nick Saunders

Foundation Trust Governor, Surbiton Education Health Trust

Term of office: 16/07/2021 to 15/07/2025

My background and interests: I currently work for Southwark Council. I manage and support transformative projects and programmes across the organisation, helping us to meet strategic objectives and legislative requirements, whilst also being considerate of budget constraints. I hope to apply these experiences as a governor at Lime Tree.

My mum is a teacher and my dad has been the chair of a governing body for primary school. Having seen the impact they’ve had through these roles, I am very passionate about improving children’s educational outcomes and experiences.

Outside of work, I play football every week, I have previously worked as a children’s football coach and hold the FA Level 1 badge.

Tom Ayling

Staff Governor, elected by staff

Term of office: 13/7/2022 to 12/7/2026

My background: I am a qualified teacher with seven years experience in education. I lead on Physical Education at Lime Tree and provide teachers' with PPA cover, this puts me in the fortunate position of helping children across all key stages. I am passionate about supporting children to lead healthy, active lifestyles and recognise the importance education plays in achieving this.

My interests: I have always worked in the sports industry as a personal trainer and Leisure Centre Duty Manager. I am a keen sportsman and regularly play football, squash and golf. I love running and being outside. I was fortunate to have excellent opportunities to play sport during my childhood and I strive to provide all children with similar opportunities to access sport.

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