Meet Our Governors & Associate Members 

Our Governors and Associate Members are appointed from a range of backgrounds and bring different skills and expertise to their role.

Governors and Associate Members are volunteers and we give our time for free to support the school.   We all share the common goal of ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve their best within a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment, enabling pupils to succeed and 'thrive'.  

 

Click on image for individual Governor's and Associate Members profile

• Lean Markou
  Lean Markou

  Dr. Lena Markou, a passionate advocate for education, is a Lecturer in Linguistics at UCL and a Chartered Linguist. As a Fellow of two professional bodies, she has a deep understanding of language and its cultural significance. Beyond her academic pursuits, Lena has established her own language provision services. Her lifelong passion for making a positive impact is evident in her volunteer work. As the current Chair of Governors at Malorees, she can combine her love of education with her desire to make a difference. Additionally, she serves as the Chair of Trustees for the Third Age Project, a charity that supports elderly people in Camden.

• Mark Rothery
  Mark Rothery

  Dr Mark Rothery is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Northampton, specialising in the history of emotions in eighteenth and nineteenth century Britain. He has a child in Yr 1 at Malorees. He has twenty years of experience teaching and researching in higher education. He lives locally and passionately believes in the vital role that schools play in constructing and replenishing local communities. In his spare time Mark enjoys cycling and reading historical novels.

• Susan Harrison
  Susan Harrison

  Susan Harrison has lived in Kilburn for 25 years. Before retiring, she had held senior operational, strategic, governance and regulatory roles in health, housing, social care and charitable organisations in London. During the pandemic she returned to work in a strategic role in the NHS supporting health services for people who are homeless.

• Angus Hislop,
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  Angus Hislop,

  Angus was governor at three Brent schools before joining the board as a co-opted Governor. He was previously a senior partner at PwC , the accounting and consulting firm, and a director of Cisco Systems. He is also a former trustee of a large multi academy trust and founder director of a mentoring organization for women executives. He has a particular interest in maintaining Malorees' financial stability and building on the long tradition of musical excellence.

• Jackie Horn
  Jackie Horn

  Jackie Horn has lived locally nearly all her life. She has a background in strategic consulting, project management and communications and is passionate about using her skills to benefit the wider community. Jackie see no better place to contribute than in a local primary school believing that a positive primary school experience is the foundation for future learning and skills.

• Julia Sahling
  Julia Sahling

  Julia is an Associate Governor and a link governor for the EYFS at Malorees. She has been a teacher in London schools and internationally for 14 years, with a specialism in early years education. Julia has an MA in education and is particularly interested in how education can empower children to change the future. She enjoys travelling and experiencing new cultures and has taught in Thailand and Mexico. She currently teaches at an international school in London.

• Michelle Anderson
  Michelle Anderson

  I feel honoured to be an Associate Member at Malorees. The Staff and the School community are dedicated to improving outcomes for all children. I have been involved in education for over twenty years. I am a senior leader at a school in Brent and have a good understanding of the vibrancy and spirit of the communities that the schools serve.

  Outside of school, I love to cook and have recently rediscovered my love of baking. Of course the benefits (the eating the product of your labour) far outweigh the mess that is created! I enjoy reading - mainly autobiographies and biographies. I have a healthy curiosity in the lives of others. I love trying to understand people, their journeys and their backgrounds. If it wasn't for my dedication to education and supporting children and their families. I think that I would have been an Anthropologist.

• Max Davey
  Max Davey

  Max, a recently appointed governor at Malorees, is deeply committed to safeguarding children's welfare. With a background in educational communication within higher education, government, and further education, Max, currently a Civil Servant in the Department for Education, brings extensive experience to his role. Passionate about fostering a safe learning environment, he chose Malorees to share his love for learning and contribute to digital safeguarding efforts. Max is driven to ensure online safety for both school and home environments. Max has seen firsthand how amazing the school is and he is excited to be able to support its values of respect, excellence, aspiration, and determination.

• Mike Cleary
  Mike Cleary

  I have been a member of the teaching staff at Malorees for 6 years. I am currently the lead for Health and Wellbeing. I actually started my career in education as a Learning Support Assistant in Malorees Infants in 2011 and did my teacher training at Malorees the following year. I taught at a school in Wembley for three years before returning. I am a member of the PSFA and live in the local community, where my three children attend school. I'm passionate about Physical Education and allowing ALL our children access to, not only learning skills, but having the opportunity to display them.

• Feryal Awan
  Feryal Awan

  Dr. Feryal Awan was elected as a Parent Governor in December 2023. She is a dedicated educator and researcher with academic interests that intersect cultural studies and childhood studies. As a Lecturer in Media and Postcolonial Studies at UCL and a member of the steering committee for the Critical Childhood Studies Research Centre, Feryal brings a wealth of expertise to her role. She firmly believes that children represent the best of humanity, and that we have much to learn from their unique perspectives and insightful questions. Feryal serves on the Learning and Safeguarding Committee of the Malorees Governing Board.

Lena  Markou Chair of Governors	Mark Rothery, Deputy Chair of Governors Learning & Safeguarding Committee
Susan Harrison  Chair of Learning & Safeguarding Committee	Angus Hislop  Chair of Finance, Property & Staffing Committee
Mike Cleary Staff Governor (elected) Learning & Safeguarding Committee	Marcel Rentall  Headteacher (ex officio)
Jackie Horn Co-opted Governor Finance, Property & Staffing Committee	Khalia Ismain Local Authority Governor Finance, Property & Staffing Committee
Julia Sahling Partnership Governor Learning & Safeguarding Committee	Samantha Sears Associate Member Finance, Property & Staffing Committee
Max Davey Partnership Governor Learning & Safeguarding Committee	Feryal Awan Parent Governor (elected) Learning & Safeguarding Committee
Michelle Anderson  Associate Member  Learning & Safeguarding Committee	Latifah Ojukutu-Macauley Associate Member Finance, Property & Staffing Committee

The Deputy Headteacher also attends Board and committee meetings, but holds no voting rights.  

 

If you wish to see minutes of Board meetings, please contact the school office (admin@maloreesjnr.brent.sch.uk) and we will arrange for you to come into school to see a copy of the relevant minutes.    

If you wish to attend a Governing and Associate Member's Board meeting as an observer, please email your request to the same email address. Your request will be passed on to a Chair of Governors. If you are attending a meeting you will be asked to leave the meeting for any confidential items.