Meet Our Governors

Marty Johnson, Chair

I have lived in the Andover area since 1963 and have three grown up children.  I joined the Governing Board at Vigo Infants School as a Co-opted Governor in 2015.  Previously I worked at Andover College for thirteen years both as a Lecturer and as an LSA specialising in working with SEND students. I have also worked at a local Primary school for two and a half years.  I became Chair of the Governing Board at the beginning of the Autumn term in 2018 when Julie Bray was appointed Head Teacher.  I feel very fortunate to be part of the school during this exciting time, when as a Governing Body, we will be focussing on developing and supporting improvements, ensuring every child will achieve their learning potential and enjoy a high quality education.

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 I have three children, two of whom are at Vigo.  I joined the GB 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 I am also on the Pay and Curriculum committees at Vigo.

Jackie Sharp

My name is Jackie, I have lived in Andover for most of my life after my parents settled here when my father left the army. I am really interested in anything to do with Human Resources and finance which set me in good stead for when I started my own cleaning business. My history with Vigo School goes as far back as the late 1980's when I volunteered in the classes along with organising netball games whilst waiting to go to college. My daughter and great nephew currently attend Vigo. I am extremely passionate about a great education and believe that every child should be encouraged to be the best they can and to have fun whilst doing so. I love my role as chair on the Friends of Vigo and having now become a Parent Governor I am excited about the future of the school.

Annabel Dunlop

I moved to the Andover area in September 2020.  I have three primary school aged children.  Since having children I have become passionate about education and children's wellbeing.  I am thrilled to have been appointed a governor at Vigo and look forward to contributing to the school's ongoing success. I practised as a solicitor (specialising in Professional Conduct and Regulation) in London for ten years before having children. From 2015 to 2019 I served as a governor at my children's school in London, with a particular interest in teaching & learning and faculty development & welfare. My family were on a posting in Argentina 2019-2021 where I also served as a governor at our children's school.

Serena Blackburn

I live a few miles outside Andover and was keen to become a school governor having had almost 30 years experience in education.  I am a qualified teacher and taught for many years in London primary schools, however, after having my own children I decided to return to work teaching English and Drama on a part-time basis.  Three years ago I retrained at the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Trust and now work as a SEN teacher at schools in Winchester and London.  I am a co-founder of a local charity, Kids on Track Andover and was also a governor at John Hanson School.  I became a co-opted governor in 2020.  

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.