Rebecca Lee

Beckie has been a teacher for over 26 years. Having studied Environmental Biology in Swansea University and completing her PGCE there, she started working as a Year 4 teacher for Shropshire Local Authority. Beckie moved to work for Telford and Wrekin Authority and taught Year 1 and 2 in a large primary school. She then moved back to Shropshire, and did supply teaching for a short period of time before coming to Castlefields Primary School. Her she taught across the school and was a science lead teacher for Shropshire. She became Headteacher of Castlefields Primary School in September 2020 and is a member of the governing body. Beckie has two children of her own who attended Castlefields Primary School and Oldbury Wells Secondary School. In her spare time, Beckie loves working on DIY projects in her house.

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Alison Fletcher

Alison Fletcher is a parent with 2 children at Castlefields Primary School. She has a passion for Early Years Education, believing that every child should have the best start to their school journey. Alison is a Local Authority Early Years Advisor, contributing to School improvement in Sandwell. She has been a Primary School Teacher for 20 years, including the role of Deputy Head Teacher.

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Glyn Mark

Glyn is local to Shropshire, having attended Bridgnorth Grammar School before completing his degree in Engineering Geology at Portsmouth. He worked for 2 years as an Engineering Geologist before completing a PGCE to train as a secondary maths teacher. Glyn was employed at Oldbury Wells to teach Maths and Computing in September 1982, then became a Head of Year and eventually Deputy Head with responsibility for ”Pastoral issues”. Glyn was elected as a staff governor at OWS and served on several committees over the years.

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Sarah Meenan

I am the mother of 2 children in Castlefield’s primary school. I have been working within the NHS for the last 20 years as a Children's Nurse Practitioner and more recently have taken up a role within NHS England. I am committed to creating a thriving learning environment which gives children the opportunities to excel both socially and academically.  I feel that my professional skills, combined with my passion for making a difference to the lives of children will allow me to bring inspiration and challenge to the board of governors of the school to positively affect the children’s learning journey.

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Hannah Barnshaw

I am a mum of two; Elizabeth age 9 and James, 7.  I have lived in Bridgnorth for 20 years and went to secondary school in the town. In my spare time I play tennis for Claverley and enjoy walking the dog.  Professionally, I qualified as a Music Teacher in 2008 and have been working for the same Academy since. For 13 years I was Head of Music, leading on quality of teaching, attainment, and behaviour within the department.  Since 2022 I have been Head of Transition for the journey from KS2 and KS3. My role is to work collaboratively with the local primary schools to ensure all pupils have a positive experience of moving from primary to secondary school and that learning from primary is built on effectively I Key Stage 3.

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Nic Hirsch
I have lived in Bridgnorth since 2007, and both my children attended and thrived at Castlefields. Having been part of the Friends of Castlefields while they were pupils, I was keen to continue contributing to the school, and therefore began as a community governor in 2023. I have been teaching French and German since 2001, and I currently work in Halesowen as a Deputy Headteacher with responsibilities for curriculum and teaching and learning. I look forward to working alongside the school leadership team in their aim of providing the best possible start in life for the children at Castlefields.

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Louise Derbyshire

My son is a pupil at Castlefields and I also have a personal connection to the school, having attended as a child. It’s a joy to see the school through both a parent’s and former pupil’s perspective.

I have worked as a children’s magazine editor for 18 years, gaining vast experience in how children engage with learning. I am also a trustee for the charity UKIST where I help support families and children affected by the rare illness Infantile Spasms.

I hope that my experience, combined with my commitment to children’s wellbeing and connection to the school, will allow me to contribute positively to the governing board and help Castlefields continue providing an excellent education for all pupils.