Fountain Primary School

Nicola Stewart-Wallace

Having been a governor at Fountain from 2017 - 2019, Nicola was really pleased to be co-opted back on to the Governing Body in July 2020 after some time away when her daughter was born. She lives locally with her husband and two children, including her son who is a pupil at Fountain. 

Nicola previously worked in the Learning Improvement service at the Local Authority, helping to develop the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) strategy. She now works as a safeguarding manager with a focus on community safety. Nicola has specific governor responsibilities for SEND and safeguarding. She took up the role of Chair in January 2022.

Claire Roberts

Claire is a mum of two, Chloe and Edward, who are both pupils at Fountain.  She joined the governing body as a parent governor at the beginning of 2018. She always wanted to be a part of her children's school life and the wider school community. Claire is passionate about making sure all children have access to a good education and that they feel happy and included in their school life. Being a parent governor enables her to ensure that happens for all of the children at Fountain. 

Claire lives and runs her own business in Morley providing her with good links with the wider community and the flexibility to support school. She says, ‘I am incredibly proud of everything the school has achieved over the last few years and look forward to being a part of Fountain continuing to go from strength to strength in the future. 

Lisa Avins

Lisa joined our governing body in May 2021 as Parent Governor. This is Lisa's first appointment as a Parent Governor after becoming interested in the position when her daughter joined Reception in September 2020. Lisa owns her own business within which she supports SMEs with their people development strategy ensuring they invest in their people in order to increase efficiency and quality, Lisa's passion for developing people means she has a keen interest in education and the growth of our children from day 1 within school. Lisa says ‘My main priority is making sure our children have a safe and secure environment to learn in, thrive and have the opportunity to reach their full potential’. 

Ellen Doherty

Bernie Currie

Bernie is originally from Belfast and has now lived in Morley for more than 30 years. She is a Registered Sick Children's Nurse, she then undertook training to qualify as a Health Visitor.  She has also been Training and Development Officer for Leeds ACPC.  

She retired a few years ago after 40 years in the NHS.   She has a daughter who is a teacher. She has five children and ten grandchildren.  Bernie became a governor to support her local community and hopes that she can support Fountain and it’s children and families.

Chinyelu Karibi-Whyte

Chinyelu is a highly motivated and driven individual who is passionate about making a difference in the world. She has worked extensively in the field of cyber security and has helped to protect various organisations from attacks. Chinyelu has a passion for quality education, especially for children so they can develop into extraordinary young people. She became a governor to support children and young people in her local community.

Tom Hemingway

Tom has worked at Fountain Primary School since 2017 as a teacher and phase leader. He currently teaches in year 2 and leads years 2, 3 and 4. He is the maths leader in school and has overseen its development in the last three years, improving outcomes in the subject for all our children. He says, ‘I am passionate about providing our children with the best possible education so that each individual reaches their true potential’.