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Our Governors
Suzie Hammond
I have been part of the school community since 2016 as a parent and became actively involved in governance in 2021 when I was elected as a Parent Governor. Since 2023, I have had the privilege of serving as Chair of Governors, having previously transitioned to a Co-opted Governor role.
Professionally, my career was originally in retail leadership, working across various locations in the Southeast. I have been a senior leader in complex, high-performing, multimillion-pound food retail operation within an employee-owned business. My experience in leadership, strategy, and operational management has given me valuable insights into people development, financial oversight, and driving continuous improvement—skills that are highly relevant to governance.
Since 2022, my career has focused on sustainability, with a particular passion for environmental engagement in schools and inspiring children to take an active role in sustainability initiatives. I am committed to ensuring that our school provides the best possible environment for learning, personal growth, and community impact.
Aurore Laborie
Since moving to the UK from my native France almost 14 years ago to complete my MSc in London, I am now leading the Research & Development department of a global pharmaceutical company based in Kent. Having lived in Kings Hill for over 5 years and in West Malling for 8 years, I have developed a strong connection to the area and am actively involved in supporting our local community. As part of that commitment, I have been a Co-opted Governor at Valley Invicta Primary School at Kings Hill for the last 4 years, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. As someone who has benefited a great deal from a good education, I care deeply about improving the educational experiences of young people. I am particularly interested in encouraging STEM subjects and creating a welcoming setting for high quality education.
Angela Leagas
I spent my professional career working in the field of communications and change management, leading communication teams in large corporations covering areas such as business transformation, media relations and corporate relations. More latterly, I ran my own communication and coaching consultancy. At the same time, I have always been passionate about child welfare and education, and have spent over a decade volunteering for children’s charities and in schools, including training as an NSPCC Childline Counsellor and volunteering for the NSPCC Schools Service where I led safeguarding assemblies and workshops in primary schools across Kent. Since 2016 I have also volunteered at my local primary school, providing classroom support, particularly in Maths and English, for Key Stage 2 children. I am delighted to be serving as a Co-opted Governor at Valley Invicta Kings Hill Primary School, and to be able to use my experience to help the school and its pupils to continue to flourish.
Lucy Redmond
I am delighted to be joining the Governing Board as a Parent Governor and am passionate about contributing to the school community and supporting the best possible outcomes for all pupils.
I hold a BSc degree in Law and Criminology and have spent the majority of my career working in Talent Acquisition and HR, including senior roles as a Head of Talent Acquisition, where I led teams and supported organisations through people, recruitment and workforce initiatives. For the past 2 years, I have worked as a Programme Coordinator for a local authority-owned business, where I lead and coordinate a range of business improvement projects, with a particular focus on process improvement, governance, compliance and delivering positive change. The organisation I work for has a strong relationship with the education sector, so I have a good understanding of some of the opportunities and challenges faced by schools and the wider education community.
On a personal level, I am also a parent of a child with additional needs. This has given me valuable first-hand experience of navigating SEN support as a parent and a genuine understanding of the importance of inclusion, communication and ensuring that every child is supported to thrive in their own way.
I am looking forward to bringing my professional experience, parent perspective and enthusiasm for making a positive contribution to the Governing Board.