School Governors

Mark Creelman

Chair of the Local Governing Board and Health & Safety Link Governor

All three of my children have attended Rosendale, with my two youngest still at the school.  I'm a qualified social worker and have worked in health and social care for 30 years.  I am an Executive within the NHS, integrating services across public serving organisations.  My annual budget is over £250million. I believe in the power of strong governance and want the development of the school to be fully inclusive and participative of parents with the child at the centre of all we do.   I was initially appointed as a Parent Governor and am pleased to take on the role of Chair of the Local Governing Board from September 2025. 

Term of office: September 2025 - August 2029

Nana Baffoe

SEND Link Governor

Nana has been a governor at Rosendale since 2023. She has a background in the Public Sector.  Nana believes the role of a governor is a useful way of giving something back to the community in which she lives and serves.  Being a school governor offers Nana the opportunity to get involved in the different areas of the school, including school initiatives, strategic and operational transformation plans of schools. Nana has a keen interest in securing the best experiences and outcomes for all children and young people and wants to use her lived experience and skills to make a difference in her local community.  Nana sees her role as a positive privilege where she can make a meaningful contribution to the community. 

Term of office: September 2023 - September 2027

Richard Chin

Richard Chin has worked in education since 1997, specialising primarily in English. His career spans a wide range of roles, including classroom teacher in both mainstream and SEND settings, education advisor, lead education consultant, and ESL trainer.  Richard has also worked internationally in the UAE, Jamaica and Malaysia, bringing a rich global perspective to his practice.  He believes firmly that every child deserves someone who will support them to realise their full potential - a philosophy that guides his approach to teaching and leadership. Richard is currently a membr of the Senior Leadership Team at a local secondary school, where he continues to champion inclusive, high-quality education for all young people. 

Term of office:  November 2025 - November 2029

Eleanor Hackett

Eleanor is an experienced technology business partner and senior leader with a background in financial services and real estate, specifically global businesses, focussing on driving organisational strategy to deliver efficient and best in class technology solutions for internal and external stakeholders.  Being a school governor offers the opportunity to demonstrate Eleanor's dedication to governance and fair process supported by her experience in chairing internal workplace investigations and procedures.  Eleanor was born in Lambeth, went to Rosendale as a child and is passionate about young people having the best possible experience in education and believes that school culture plays a huge part in providing them with the right tools for life. 

Term of office: November 2025 - November 2029

Alice Maurizi

Safeguarding Link Governor

I am an economist who specialised in labout markets and education. I work in the Civil Service where I covered a series of roles related to welfare, migration, trade, education and environment - building up experience in policy and analysis in different government departments.  Having lived in Lambeth since moving to London, I am very excited to have the opportunity to support the school and help the community. 

Term of office: September 2022 - September 2026

TARA MOORE

Staff Governor

Tara has worked at Rosendale school for over 20 years and thoroughly enjoys working in an education setting that offers its young people such a high standard of education.  She began her time at Rosendale working as a Teaching Assistant and qualified as a teacher in 2017.  She has worked in the Inclusion department and across KS1 and KS2.  She is currently a Year 4 teacher at Rosendale.  She is a parent whose daughter also went to Rosendale. She is passionate about education and providing all children with a well rounded experience at school.  She is committed to supporting young people throughout their primary school journey.  Tara is looking forward to her role as staff governor and offering her continued support to Rosendale.

Term of office: October 2024 - October 2028

Emily Murphy

Parent Governor

Emily has two children at Rosendale.  She is a qualified primary school teacher with over 15 years of experience working in schools, both in the UK and abroad, and also has experience working in education technology.  Emily currently leads the professional development in education research for a group of international schools.  Emily became a governor because of her passion for education and the Rosendale community, adn she is excited to support the school as it continues to grow and thrive.

Term of office:  November 2023 - November 2027

Annah O'Akuwanu

Annah was appointed to the board in January 2026. 

Term of office: January 2026 - January 2030

We have two new governors joining the Local Governing Board in Spring 2026.  Their details will be added to the website in due course.  

*denotes second term of office

Governors who have left in the last 12 months

Shola Salako - stepped down August 2025

Caroline Gray - stepped down August 2025

Tarell McIntosh - stepped down August 2025