Governors

Stephen Collins – Chair

Term started: 1st September 2021
Term Ends: 31st August 2025

Co-opted Governor

Serves on the Resources Committee
Responsible for Leadership and Management

About Steve

Steve has been a governor at Hollesley Primary School for the last six years firstly as an Associate and since 2021 as Co-opted. Originally from Dronfield near Sheffield Steve moved to Suffolk in 1987 and has lived in Hollesley with his wife Sonia for the last 15 years.

Steve trained as a quantity surveyor and has spent his working life in construction latterly holding senior management posts running major construction projects and at company board level.

Steve is now semi retired and together with Sonia run their own consultancy business offering commercial and programme advice to a number of contractors. As well as being a governor Steve also is a keen bird watcher and works part-time as a volunteer for the RSPB. Hobbies include walking, golf, gardening and when he gets the chance, being Grandad to his four grandchildren.

Theresa Elder

Term Started: 1st September 2021
Term Ends: 31st August 2025

Co-opted Governor

​Senior Teacher (SENDCO)
Serves on the Curriculum Committee

About Theresa

Theresa joined the governing body in 2018 when she joined Hollesley Primary School as a class teacher. She has been teaching for 30 years and has had lots of different opportunities along the way; including setting up a school nursery, teaching in every year group and overseeing different subject areas.

Theresa is currently teaching in the Early Years class, she is a senior teacher at Hollesley and is the SENDCo across both schools.

Theresa lives in Kesgrave with her 3 daughters and an array of pets! In her spare time, Theresa enjoys spending time with her family, walking and going to the Theatre.

Sarah Griffiths

Term Started: 12th December 2024
Term Ends: 11th December 2028

Parent Governor

About Sarah

Sarah’s background is in managing corporate fundraising teams for national charities.  After having four children she gained an MSc in Psychology, with the intention of working in youth mental health when her youngest son is older.  She loves helping Miss Björnson with Waldringfield Forest School, which is a great opportunity to get to know the pupils.  She also mentors students at Farlingaye and Kesgrave with the organisation ‘Just 42’.  She lives in Waldringfield village and is lucky that her children are able to attend the school.

Kevin Stollery

Term Started: 12th December 2024
Term Ends: 11th December 2028

Parent Governor

Sarah Wood

Term Started: 1st September 2021
Term Ends: 31st August 2025

Headteacher​

Serves on the Resources Committee and the Curriculum Committee

About Sarah

Sarah joined the governing body of Waldringfield Primary School as Headteacher in September 2008. Prior to this role, she served as Deputy Headteacher at Melton Primary School, an Advisory Teacher for Special Educational Needs (SEN) with the Local Authority, and both a SENCo and class teacher at St John’s Primary School in Ipswich.

Sarah’s educational journey began at Canterbury Christ Church University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAEd) in June 1998. Her commitment to professional development led her to earn a Master’s degree from Anglia Ruskin University. Sarah achieved her National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) in June 2008 and recently completed her National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL) in December 2023.

Born and raised in Ipswich, Sarah is a proud alumna of Suffolk schools, having attended Britannia Primary, Copleston High School, and Northgate Sixth Form. Her deep-rooted connection to the area is reflected in her continued dedication to living and working in Suffolk.

Residing in Kesgrave with her husband and teenage son, Sarah enjoys long coastal walks, watching her son play football, and exploring the beautiful Suffolk countryside. She is passionate about travelling, solving quizzes and crosswords, and cherishing quality time with family and friends.