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Who's Who
 Chair of Governors
Mr Palmer
I joined the governing body in 2003 when my eldest child first attended the school. As a paediatrician from a family of teachers, I wholeheartedly support Crosshall Junior School as they strive to deliver excellence in education.
Headteacher
Mrs Elliott
I became headteacher in January 2000 having previously been deputy headteacher for 10 years. Working closely with the governing body in the leadership of the school is a hugely rewarding and challenging role which I love.
 Deputy Headteacher
Ms Eardley
For the past 5 years I have been one of the staff representatives on our governing body. I have worked at the school since 1991, when I started as a newly qualified teacher. I am now the deputy headteacher, a role I have held since September 2001.
Local Authority Governor
Mrs Harty
Having always been keenly interested in education, I became a governor some years ago. I am passionate about literacy and reading in particular. I have worked closely with the literacy co-ordinator and have run extension reading groups at the school for many years.
 Staff Governor
Mr Warren
Crosshall has been apart of my life for many years. My children attended the school as do my grandchildren now. I have worked at the school for 14 years as site manager and have been an active member of the governing body for the past 6 years.
 Partnership Governor
Mr Bettinson
I have been a Governor for three years and have enormously enjoyed being involved in the running of such an excellent school, and even though my daughter has moved onto Longsands College, I still wish to be part of the Governing body.
Partnership Governor
Mr Murray
I became a governor in 2006, when my daughter joined the school, and my wife works at Crosshall working with children with special needs. I have a background in finance and strateic planning, and hope to use these skills to contribute to the school's continuing develoment.
 Community Governor
Mrs Skillicorn
My involvement with Crosshall began when my now teenage boys attended the school. I have been a governor for five years and in that time have worked on a variety of initative including Safer Routes to School.
 Community Governor
Mrs Finn
I became a governor when the eldest of my three daughters joined the school. I have been working at the school for some years now and have a keen interest in special needs, gifted and talented and science.
Parent Governor
Mrs Coffey
I became a governor in 2006 as I am very keen to understand and contribute, where possible, to my children's education. With an IT background I hope to be able to add value in this area.
Parent Governor
Mr Walpole
I became a governor at Crosshall in 2006 and have a particular interest in music provision at the shool. I have a background in Psychology, having taught at university and fully support Crosshall's approach to the intellectual and social development of every child.
Parent Governor
Mrs Harness
With a background in finance, I hope to offer some support towards the financial planning and management of Crosshall Junior School. I have a daughter currently at the school.
Parent Governor
Mrs Wells
I have been a governor for a couple of years now and it has proved to be very rewarding and interesting time. I have most recently been involved with the gifted and talented groups through the school.
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