Ellie MacQuarrie

Headteacher

I began my journey in education working as a TA in 2002. I then studied Education with Psychology at Cardiff University, followed by a PGCE. I qualified as a teacher in 2005. I believe in the strength of outdoor learning, play and creativity. When not at school, I can be found in the sea, renovating my house or walking along the coast!

Frances Griffiths

Chair of Governors

Janet Taylor

Vice Chair

I have worked in education for 34 years. I have taught throughout the primary age range, most recently as a head teacher in Hackney. I have been a governor at a number of schools and have a strong interest in SEND. I am delighted to be able to use my skills and experience to support the community and the school. In my free time, I like to swim in the sea and walk my dog, exploring the wonderful coast and countryside around me.

Julie Bingham

Governance Professional

I have lived in Stithians all my life and attended Stithians School. My three boys also came here and have gone on to shine in their chosen careers. In 2006, I became a teaching assistant and am now the senior secretary. I enjoy walking my Cockapoo, Junket, and joining in with family 4 x 4 off road adventures! I previously held the role of Clerk for a number of years at Stithians, and have now returned as Governance Professional following Frances becoming Chair.

Ros Bastian

Vice Chair

I live on a small holding on the edge of Stithians. Always having a love of sport, I left school in London to train to become a PE teacher, and have spent the last 36 years teaching at Penryn College, progressing to assistant headteacher with responsibility for the community. Having recently retired, I continue my interest in education and am delighted to be a governor at Stithians School.

Alice West

I am a local parent with two children and became a governor in November 2018. Previously, my career was as a chartered marketer, working across a variety of industries and in the public sector. I will be working to ensure that all the children at the school are encouraged and enabled to fulfil their potential.

William Marshall

Parent Governor

I live with my wife and three young children on the edge of Stithians. I have over 27 years' experience in education; and have spent the last ten years as the headteacher of Humphry Davy School in Penzance. I believe a key part of my role as a governor is to support the headteacher and staff so they can focus on providing that positive and nurturing environment for all our children to succeed.

Natalia Eernstman

Parent Governor

I am a parent governor, with 2 children in the school. We live in Redruth but chose Stithians Primary as our preferred school because of the positive, child-centred and forward-looking attitude of all involved. I work as an educator in a college that helps people develop the skills to make a positive difference in the face of climate change. I am passionate about arts and science, as well as embodied, play-based, real-world learning. 

James Newman

Local Authority Governor

I have been a governor at Stithians School since November 2018, and qualified as a teacher in 2005.  I am currently working as a supply teacher across a range of primary schools in Cornwall. I became a governor in order to help support Stithians School to continue to successfully educate our children and to allow them to develop as kind and caring individuals to the best of their abilities

Rich Smith

Teacher Governor

Having begun my career in education as a teaching assistant with a desire to teach, I gained a degree in journalism from the University of Exeter's Falmouth campus in 2007. At present, I am also the school's DT and computing coordinator and coach both the football team and rugby teams. I am very happy at Stithians, and am proud to be a member of such an excellent and hardworking team.

Becky Poulding

Parent Governor

I joined the governing board at Stithians School in 2023.  As a parent of three, the school and community have become a big part of our lives.  I work as a pediatric physiotherapist which often closely links into the education system especially for children with SENDS. It is a pleasure and privilege to support the school to help our children achieve the school ethos and reach their full potential and aspirations.