Governor Resumes

Mike Greenfield

My name is Mike Greenfield and I am Chair of the Board of Governors at Ash Croft & Cottons Farm Federation. As you can see from the photos I enjoy traveling and in particular walking in mountains.  I am married and have four children and at the last count eight grandchildren, all of whom keep me very busy. My wife is a teacher who works in a school in Nottinghamshire keeping me well aware of the trials and tribulations of school life. I also have a dog, a labradoodle, which ensures I have plenty of fresh air and exercise. I was a teacher for innumerable years, highlighted by a spell as Head of a Secondary School in Shanghai although most of the time I was in Primary Schools. I have been Chair of Governors at two previous Derby schools and presently clerk for a number of other Boards of Governors. I have only been a governor at your Federation since September but I am already aware of the distinctive features of the two schools and how hard the staff are working to make sure your children have the best start to a fulfilling educational journey.

Rev. Nigel Elliot

I was born and brought up in Barnsley South Yorkshire. Having worked for the TSB, I then worked in Manchester for the Church of England before being Ordained in 1992. I have worked in 3 parishes before arriving at St Stephen’s in October 2014. Having previously served as a School Governor at 5 different primary Schools, I joined the Governors at Ash Croft and Cottons Farm in 2014. I’m married to Chris; we have 2 daughters [both qualified teachers] and 4 grandchildren. We enjoy walking Charlie our black Labrador, and getting away in our motorhome.

Keith Ryan

My name is Keith Ryan and I am a Co-opted Governor at Ash Croft & Cottons Farm Federation. I have been a school governor for 12 years at various Primary and Infant schools in the Derby area. During that period, I have been Chair of Governors, Vice Chair of Governors, Chair of Finance, Training Link Governor as well as attending several governor courses.  I am retired and a widower and so far, I have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. I qualified as an Electrical/Electronic Engineer but spent most of my working life in sales and company management in the UK and various parts of the world, including a 12-year period in the USA. I am active in a Rambling Club, a member of a Probus club, do the occasional ad-hoc business project for a company, governor at 2 Derby schools, DCFC season ticket holder, gardening, and occasional golfer.

Tony Hill

My name is Tony Hill and I am a co-opted governor at Ashcroft and Cottons Farm.

I am married with one son who works at Airbus Industries in Bristol. My wife is a school business manager working at a local junior school in Derby.

I recently retired and was previously employed as a specialist commercial lending manager for the Lloyds Banking Group and have 40 year business and banking experience. I was previously chair of governors at a local junior school for 5 years. I endeavour to utilise my skills and experience to support the local schools to provide the best standard of education and learning for our pupils.

I spend my spare time either playing golf or watching Derby County.

Rev Susan McIvor

My name is Rev Susan McIvor and I am the Minister at Sinfin Moor Church. I moved to Derby in 2004. I began ministry in Telford, Shrophire, in 1997 where I served as a School Governor in both a primary school and an infant school. Moving to Cardiff in 2006, I also served as a Governor in a Faith School in the city. During my time in the ministry I have developed expertise in safeguarding and have a wide experience of safeguarding in the Church. I am currently District Safeguarding Officer in the Nottingham and Derby District of the Methodist Church.