Revd Stephen Gray moved to Crewkerne with this family in 1999 and has been the Minister at Crewkerne Community Church ever since. A husband, father & grandfather, Stephen has seen his family journey through the local schools in Crewkerne. He has previously served as a governor at another local school for 12 years. Other community involvement included a time as Chaplain to the Royal British Legion and he is also the founder of Be A Good Neighbour which is Crewkerne\u2019s local food bank.<\/div>\n
To get some \u201ddown time\u201d Stephen follows Ulster Rugby but you might also see him occasionally watching Yeovil Town FC or down the Gym at Crewkerne Aqua Centre.<\/div>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”7321″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Elizabeth Fox – Local Authority Governor
\nGovernor Responsibilities : Safeguarding & Attendance” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]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.\u00a0 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”3293″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Gemma Coward – Headteacher” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Gemma is proud to be the Headteacher of St Bartholomew\u2019s Church of England Primary School and is passionate about providing an excellent Character and academic education for all children. 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 an enthusiastic yogi and loves to read. At weekends, she enjoys being with her family in the peace of local nature reserves and walking in the countryside.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”2029″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Tammy Court – Staff Governor
\nResponsibilities : SEND” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Karen Samuel – Parent Governor” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Bio coming soon.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”4441″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Emma Harwood – Clerk” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Emma has been part of the administration team at St Bartholomew’s for a little over two years.\u00a0 Emma has previously been part of the board of governors as a parent governor.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nEmma enjoys reading and exploring the local countryside with her family in her spare time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Governor Information” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]