Mrs Linda Goddard
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Name
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Linda Goddard |
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Category of Governor
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Co-opted Governor |
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Year Appointed
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2016, Reappointed 2020
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Professional Background
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I have spent my career in various aspects of education. I started teaching in Dorset, and then moved to two Surrey schools and became a Deputy head. With the introduction of the first National Curriculum I was offered a contract as a countywide Advisory Teacher to support Surrey teachers.
I then moved into teacher training at Kingston University. After thirteen years as a senior lecturer in the School of Education, I eventually had the good fortune to return again to Dorset and was appointed as the Professional Coordinator of Poole SCITT. This was a perfect job, working with just 30 trainee teachers each year in partnership with some wonderful local schools.
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Motivation for Becoming a Governor
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It is a privilege to be able to continue my lifelong interest in education with a school as thriving as Wimborne First. Since retiring last year I am excited to be spending time again in school with the enthusiastic staff and governors and to have the opportunity to contribute something to the local community.
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Describe Wimborne First School in 5 Words
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Inspirational, thriving, confident, welcoming, motivated |
