Meet Our Governors
Find out more about each of our Governors including why they volunteer and what skills they bring to the Governing Body.
Lynne Geary
Chair & Co-Opted Governor
I joined the Governing Body in October 2016 as a parent governor, when both my boys were at Horley Infant School. While both my boys are now at Oakwood School, I have remained a governor at Horley Infant School as I truly believe it is an amazing school with dedicated and supportive staff. I have recently taken on the role of Chair of Governors and look forward to seeing the school continue to thrive as part of Greensands Academy Trust.
My background: I read Audio-Visual Media Studies with Business at the University of Central Lancaster and Financial Management at Robert Gordon University. After university, I qualified as a Chartered Public Finance Accountant and worked for over ten years within Local Government Finance. After the birth of my second son, I left Local Government and set up my own business as a Graphic Designer/Illustrator.
As a result of my time as Governor and parent helper at Horley Infant School, I have developed a genuine love of school life and in 2020 made the major decision to close down my business and retrain as a teacher. Following my teacher training, I am currently working at Three Bridges Primary School as a Year 1 teacher.
Nafissa Norris
Vice Chair of Governors, SEND Link Governor & Co-Opted Governor
I joined the governing body of Horley Infant School in October 2024 as a Co-Opted Governor and currently serve as Vice Chair. I’m proud to support the school’s growth as a welcoming, inclusive, and thriving learning community. My daughter attends the school, and I’m deeply committed to its vision, values, and inclusive ethos. As Link Governor for SEND and Nurture, I focus on ensuring all children and families feel seen, supported, represented, and empowered.
Background & Career: With a diverse career spanning luxury fashion, events, film, and content production, I bring a broad understanding of culture, storytelling, and engagement. I currently serve as Head of Membership & Engagement at the Conscious Advertising Network (CAN), managing relationships with over 200 global member (including brands, agencies, and civil society organisations) to promote transparent, inclusive, and socially responsible advertising.
Community & Inclusion Work: Growing up as a sibling carer to my autistic brother shaped my lifelong commitment to inclusion and equity. I volunteer with ImNotOk, mentor through Media For All (MEFA) and Bloom UK, and manage Bloom UK’s Inclusion, Support & Social Groups – awarded Inclusion Group Leader of the Year 2025.
Sandra Martin
Co-Opted Governor
I joined the governing body, as a co-opted member, in May 2025 and have spent the last year learning as much as possible about school life and the great school community here. I was drawn to the role as I’ve always had a keen interest in school life. My children went to Langshott Infant School (as it was then) where I joined and then chaired the Friends group before joining the governing body for 3 years, leaving as vice chair in 2012.
I still have a lot to learn, but it is a real privilege to be involved in such an inclusive and caring school community and my hat goes off to Mr Walters and the whole team for the amazing work they do day in and day out.
Marie Read
Staff Governor
I joined the Governing Body in 2022 as a Staff Governor.
My background:
I attended Horley Infant School myself as a child as have my own children and nephews. When my eldest son started in Reception, I became a member of the Friends and two years later started working in Year One as a TA. I was so inspired by the teaching and learning I observed that I completed the HLTA course followed by a degree in Early Childhood Studies. In 2014 I completed the SCITT training and have been teaching at Horley Infant School in Reception and Year One since. During this time, I have taken on the role of Year Group Lead and joined the Senior Leadership Team.
Over the last 15 years that I have been at Horley Infant School there have been many changes but the children always remain central to everything. Our school is a very special place to be for all members of our community and I am very proud to be a member of the Horley Infant School family
Ben Ohajuru
Parent Governor
I joined the Governing Body in October 2024 as a parent governor. With both my children attending the school, I feel very connected to our school community and am proud to support its welcoming, inclusive, and thriving learning environment. I am particularly passionate about helping the school leverage technology and processes to enhance its operations and learning.
My background: I studied Computing and Informatics at Plymouth University. After graduating, I moved to London for just over a decade before moving to Horley in 2014. Professionally, I have spent over two decades working in IT Support and Technology Service Management within the luxury fashion retail sector which has allowed me to work with many people and many technologies. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy family life, fundraising, cycling, DJing and keeping pace with the latest advancements in technology.
Kirstie Prentice
Safeguarding Link Governor, CLA Link Govenror & Parent Governor
I joined the Governing body in October 2022 as a parent governor. My eldest son was previously at Horley Infants while my youngest joined reception September 2022. I have been amazed with the schools dedication to the children throughout Covid and I wanted to become more involved.
My background.
Originally from Crawley, I have lived just across the border in Horley for 12 years and feel very much a part of this community.
I studied Marine Biology at Plymouth University and later decided to join Sussex Police as a police constable. After 7 years in the front line I had my first child and trained as a Detective Constable in the Safeguarding Unit. Although a very tough subject matter, I thrived on trying to make a difference in people’s lives. I am also a Family liaison officer and have had accredited training in dealing with safeguarding children.
I moved departments to allow for a better work/ life balance and feel now I can have more time to support such a wonderful school.
Jason Walters
Headteacher
As the Headteacher at Horley Infant School, I enjoy the opportunity of working closely alongside our School Committee through meetings and wider monitoring within school. This has enabled me to highlight the operational decisions which have been made in line with the strategic direction that has been set by the school and Governors.
My background:
Prior to joining Horley Infant School in 2013, I taught as a mixed Year 1 & 2 teacher at Pickering Community Infant & Nursery school in North Yorkshire and developed as a middle leader taking on responsibility for a variety of school improvement areas. Since 2013, I have been a class teacher, Senior Leader and Deputy Headteacher at this school and I am now incredibly fortunate to be the Headteacher.
I am very proud to be part of the wonderfully dedicated and enthusiastic team here at Horley Infants that has the children very much at the centre of everything they do. Our school is particularly special to me as I am a former pupil and have had many family members thrive through the school’s excellent work. I have taken up a number of volunteer roles within the local community and further afield in the last fifteen years (and counting!)
Vacancy
Parent Governor
Yvonne Bray
Co-Opted Governor
I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the team as your new co-opted school governor. Having seen first-hand how the right environment can help children thrive, I really wanted to step up and give something back to our wonderful local community. Schools are the heart of our community, and I am incredibly excited to lend my time, energy, and support to help our children, teachers, and school community continue to flourish and succeed.
My background:
I have taken a slightly scenic route to get here! I spent many years working within local authority education where I was a founding member of the private joint venture Surrey School Support Services (4S). From there, my career took me into the corporate world, working in FTSE100 companies; handling international business development, and travelling all over Europe. I have also spent time working in private equity; focusing on driving value and successfully integrating new businesses. Recently, I decided to wave goodbye to the corporate fast lane to indulge my true passion: interior design! These days, you can find me enjoying a much more creative pace of life, working in a lovely interiors store right in the heart of the antiques centre in Petworth.
I look forward to meeting members of our school community over the coming months, learning about and supporting what’s important to each and every one of you!
Vacancy
We currently have a vacancy for a Co-Opted Governor. Please contact our school office for more information.
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