Cheryl became the Chair of Governors in September 2018. She has a heart for education and helping children discover their gifts and talents, enabling them to live life in all its fullness. Cheryl joined the Education Department at the Diocese of Bath and Wells in September 2017. She is a Youth & Children’s Adviser, working with churches, local communities and schools, supporting, resourcing and helping them in sharing the Christian story. Cheryl started out as a secondary PE Teacher in 2008, but shortly after took a different direction and started working for the Church of England. Cheryl has been in parish based roles across the Diocese, working first as a children’s, schools and families worker in the Taunton area, before becoming the Chaplain at Wadham School and the Schools and Families Work leader for St Bartholo​mew’s Church, Crewkerne, in September 2016. Outside of work, Cheryl is a keen sportsperson, playing hockey and running. She loves living in the countryside and enjoying the beautiful places we have all around us in the South West.

Elizabeth joined the Governing Body in September 2023 after moving to the area in March 2022. She feels privileged and proud to have the opportunity to be part of the school community and contribute to its success.  Previously a Humanities teacher and Head of Sixth Form in Hertfordshire, Elizabeth now works for Somerset Council supporting vulnerable young people to access and achieve in education. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with friends and family. She also enjoys walking her dogs.

Gemma is proud to be the Headteacher of St Bartholomew’s Church of England Primary School. She took up the role of substantive Headteacher in January 2018. Gemma began her teaching career in 2001. She has enjoyed a range of roles both teaching and supporting teachers through the roles of Senior Teacher, EYFS and KS1 moderator for Somerset Local Education Authority, an AfL (Assessment For Learning) consultant and Deputy Headship. Gemma lives in Yeovil with her husband and young son. In her spare time, she is keen on yoga and pilates. At weekends, she enjoys being with her family in the peace of local nature reserves and walking in the countryside.

Tammy took up the role of staff governor in 2021. She started her career in teaching as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and was so passionate about education that she trained to become a teacher. Tammy started at St Bartholomew’s as an NQT in 2017. In 2018 her passion for curriculum started to flourish as she took on the role of Computing and Online Safety lead and has led St Bartholomew’s to 360 Online Safe reaccreditation twice. Tammy is committed to continuing professional development and is currently completing a National Professional Qualification in Literacy. She is member of the school leadership team, a Deputy DSL and KS2 English Leader.

Emma has been part of the administration team at St Bartholomew’s for a little over two years.  Emma has previously been part of the board of governors as a parent governor.

Emma enjoys reading and exploring the local countryside with her family in her spare time.