Governors

A former European and Competition Lawyer at Herbert Smith, Sam advised multinational companies on antitrust and merger control laws. Now a full-time mother and Chair of the Bishop’s Stortford Friends of Cancer Research UK, Sam has a strong connection to Howe Green House School, with all three of her children having attended, and one still there.

After qualifying as a chartered surveyor, Ed now leads the Strategic Asset Management Department at Savills, advising clients on Prime Central London portfolios. Ed is a proud father of two girls, both of whom attended Howe Green House School, with one still attending.

Alison qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1993 and has worked in accountancy for nearly 30 years, including 5 years as an audit manager for Local Grant Maintained Primary Schools. She has a long association with Howe Green House, with all three of her children completing their primary education at the school. Alison also served as Chairman of Parents and Friends of Howe Green House for three years.

After representing her country in sport, Amanda studied Law at university and qualified as a solicitor at Herbert Smith, specialising in Commercial Real Estate Finance for eight years. Now a full-time mother, her two children both attended Little Oaks Nursery and Howe Green House School.

A former Management Consultant and Teaching Assistant at Howe Green House, Marie now leads the financial regulator’s work on financial inclusion. With a deep connection to education and the local community, Marie has served as a governor at multiple schools and is passionate about supporting pupils’ development.

Mary grew up in Canada and holds degrees in Psychology and Primary Education. She moved to England to teach and has since worked in both mainstream and special educational settings. Currently part of the Essex SEND Inclusion and Psychology team, Mary is a parent of two boys, one of whom still attends Howe Green House School.

Dr Ambe, a Consultant Physician and Clinical Director of West Essex Community Hospitals, has lived and worked in West Essex since 1985. As a member of the Educational Committee and a father of two Howe Green House alumni, he brings his experience and passion for fostering lifelong learning to the school.

With a teaching career spanning both maintained and independent sectors, Ralph became Headteacher of a co-educational ISA prep school in 2018. Since 2019, Ralph has also worked as a compliance and team inspector for schools across all age ranges, including boarding.

Involved with Howe Green House School since its founding in 1987, Liz has extensive experience in both independent and state education, including roles as Head of Early Years, Parent Governor, and Ofsted inspector. A mother of two Howe Green alumni, she holds a Master’s degree in Education from Cambridge and specialises in supporting children with specific learning difficulties.

William attended St Faith’s School in Cambridge, Gresham’s in North Norfolk, and later Oxford Polytechnic. He co-founded Mullucks Wells in 1990, a successful property business now part of Hunters, employing over fifty people. A former governor of a preparatory school in Hertfordshire.

Gemma studied Law at the University of Cambridge before qualifying as a solicitor specialising in employment law at Allen & Overy LLP. She later worked as an Employee Relations Specialist in the Human Resources departments at Credit Suisse and Citi. Both of her children attended Howe Green House School.