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Meet Our Governors

Marty Johnson, Chair

I have lived near Andover for many years and have three grown up children. I worked at Andover College as both a Lecturer and as an LSA where I supported students helping them to achieve their learning goals. I have also worked at a local village Primary school so I have experience working with learners from Year R to A level.

I joined the GB at Vigo in 2015 as a co-opted governor and became Chair of Governors in 2018 when Julie Bray was appointed Head Teacher. The GB were delighted to welcome Rachel Dance to this role last year. It has been an exciting and rewarding experience to be part of the school over the last few years when it has gone from strength to strength. As a Governing Body we are committed to developing and supporting improvements ensuring every child will achieve their learning potential and enjoy their time at Vigo.

Andrew Murray

I was co-opted as a Governor in December 2019 but I have lived in the area close to Whitchurch since 1997.  I am a chartered accountant who has worked within small and medium sized businesses since leaving one of the major accounting practices.  My current role is as group finance director for a small group of travel and leisure companies and my responsibilities include all finance, HR and IT areas.  I am a trustee of a two charities including Fine Cell Work a charity and social enterprise which enables prisoners to build fulfilling and crime-free lives.  I have two grown up children and my knowledge of the education sector is patchy but even at my age I am still willing to learn.  

Leah Tucker

I have lived in Andover all my life and have three children, all of whom attended Vigo. I joined the Governing Board in September 2013.
I have a Diploma in Early Years and have worked with children since leaving college in 2000.  At the present time I am a child minder but before meeting my husband and having my own children, I worked as a nanny.
I have a great understanding of Early Years education and I am also trained to Level Four in Safe Guarding.  I am a Safe Guarding Governor and Early Years Governor. I am also on the Pay and Curriculum committees at Vigo.

Sophie Salvidge

I am a parent governor with a child at Vigo. I grew up in a village not far from Andover, and I now live in Andover. I work as a Commercial Property and Asset Manager. I am hoping my property, health and safety and budgeting knowledge, as well as offering a parental perspective, will be useful to Vigo and the Board of Governors. I am so pleased to be able to be part of Vigo’s future and its ability to offer all the children a safe environment for education and play

Dr Will Liddell 

I was born and brought up just outside Andover and have worked for many years as a GP in the town, including as a school doctor. I retired in 2018, but I still work part-time in family medicine, while running a farming business. I have a PGCE, but my educational experience is in adult education and particularly the training and supervision of doctors. I regard a good primary school education as a key determinant of long-term health and well-being and therefore of enormous importance.

Frances Bernon

I was a Financial Controller for an engineering company and retired during Lockdown when I volunteered as a Math’s tutor for a charity. I taught Keystage 2 maths to pupils from schools in Liverpool and London on line and really enjoyed the experience, finding it very rewarding. Although I have not worked in education, I am hoping my financial and mathematical background will prove useful to the school.  I have two grownup boys and believe all children deserve the best education possible and I am excited to be part of Vigo school. 

Gold Pravin

I moved to the UK from India in 2019 and have since lived in Andover. I have served across Asia leading Youth and child development programs yielding to UN SDG Goals. I am passionate about child / youth empowerment, agency and advocacy. Currently I work in the FinTech space. I love outdoor adventure activities, and am an avid car and motorbike enthusiast. Passionate about food, cooking and bringing people together through food. I am excited to have been appointed as a co-opted governor. I am eager to use my global exposure, experience and broad cultural curiosity in empowering teachers and children to reach their true potential and being at their best. 

Dr Stephen Anning

I am excited to join Vigo Primary School’s governing board as a parent governor. I have a passion for empowering people with technology. My experience includes working with police forces to develop technologies for tackling modern slavery and safeguarding children from exploitation. I also work in the Army Artificial Intelligence Centre as a Reservist to promote the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across the Army. As an academic, I currently teach master’s students about artificial intelligence in modern society, and my business focusses on tackling online harms. I feel quite energised by being part of the success of Vigo’s children and the school's extraordinary teachers. 

Tom Cox

I was appointed as staff governor at Vigo in 2024. I started at the school in 2023, as an LSA, and I am currently working in Year 6 with aspirations to become a teacher and eventually a headteacher. I am proud to serve as a Staff Governor and to represent the views and experiences of colleagues within the school. In this role, I aim to support the school’s strategic direction, contribute to effective governance, and help ensure decisions are made in the best interests of pupils, staff, and the wider school community. A key focus of my work is promoting positive mental health and wellbeing, recognising the importance of a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and students to thrive.