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Meet the Governors

Meet the members of the Governing Board 

  • Lorraine Mitchell

    Chair of Governors

  • Dan Jenkins

    Vice Chair / Co-opted Governor

  • Diane Brown

    Trust Appointed Staff Governor

  • Nick Bruce-White

    Parent Governor

  • Rebecca Gilchrest

    Staff Governor

  • Victoria Hatfield

    Co-opted Governor

  • Juliet Hillier

    Parent Governor

  • Vicki Joyce

    Ex Officio / Headteacher

  • Shahar Lashkor

    Co-opted Governor

  • Co-opted Governor Vacancy

    From a Higher or Further Education Provider

  • Co-opted Governor Vacancy

    From the Local Community

  • Co-opted Governor Vacancy

    From the Local Community

Lorraine Mitchell

Chair of Governors

Lorraine has a passion for all things governance in education and at her core are her values of social inclusion whereby all students thrive in the school environment. By placing the students at the heart of decision making, and being both ambitious and relentless in striving for excellence, she believes we will transform our young people's lives. 

Lorraine has had a varied career in education and governance, encompassing the role of a leader and teacher in an inner-city secondary school, a strategic lead for governance in a London local authority, and more recently Head of Governance in Ted Wragg Trust before joining a national organisation, Trust Governance Professionals Ltd.  Lorraine has supported others in governance through mentoring, training and speaking at national conferences. She strives to support the governors strategic oversight of school improvement and positive relationships across the school community, work in partnership with the Trustees of Ted Wragg Trust as well as both the senior leadership of the school and Trust executive teams.

Lorraine feels honoured to take the role of Chair of the Local Governing Board at ISCA Academy to provide support, challenge as well as championing all the inspirational work taking place in the school.

 

Lorraine is also a Secondary Academy Representative on the Devon Association of Governance (DAG) and the Devon Education Forum (DEF). 

Dan Jenkins

Vice Chair / Co-opted Governor

I am currently Headteacher at St Thomas Primary. I joined the school in September 2016 as a Year 6 teacher, one month before the Exeter Learning Academy Trust was incorporated. My relationship with the school extends as far back as 2000 when the first of my 3 sons joined, what was then, St Thomas First School.

I became a Parent Governor in 2001 and was appointed Chair of Governors in 2006.

In 2012, I resigned from a company Directorship and decided on a career change – to follow my dream of becoming a primary school teacher!

Having been brought up with many foster brothers and sisters, I have seen how important a quality education is to positive life outcomes. I am driven every day to give every child, no matter their circumstances, the skills and opportunities to thrive in life.

I went to Exeter University in 1989 and loved the City so much I never left!

Diane Brown

Trust Appointed Staff Governor

Diane is the Link Governor for Disadvantaged inc. Pupil Premium

 

Coming Soon 

 

 

Nick Bruce-White

Parent Governor

Nick is the Link Governor for Careers

Nick, Catriona and their daughter moved to Exeter ten years ago, not far from Isca Academy, where their daughter is now in year 8. 

Nick has enjoyed a career working for environmental charities and is currently Chief Executive of Devon Wildlife Trust. He is passionate about restoring the natural environment and recovering nature in Devon, not only for the sake of threatened wildlife but also for the enormous health & wellbeing benefits which derive from people’s connection with nature and the outdoors. 

 

Nick hopes that his experience of organisational governance and leadership can support the parents, pupils and staff at Isca to create the very best school experience in Exeter. He has a specific interest in wellbeing and resilience, and how organisations keep people well in the face of the intense, complex demands of modern society. 

Nick is a keen marathon runner and as a family they spend most of their spare time in the great outdoors, enjoying the wild landscapes of the South West and beyond. 

Rebecca Gilchrest

Staff Governor

Oversight of Governor Development. 

Bio Coming Soon 

 

 

Victoria Hatfield

Co-opted Governor

Victoria is the Link Governor for Safeguarding and Attendance 

Victoria has worked at Exeter City Council for 23 years, managing a range of services including destination marketing, a wide range of tourist attractions, events and festivals, economic development, inward investment and led on a wide range of roles as part of Exeter hosting 3 matches as part of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.  Today, Victoria is the Head of Service for City Centre & Net Zero, leading and managing services on delivering net-zero for Exeter City Council, supporting our business community and ensuring our city centre is a vibrant and safe place to visit, shop, live and work. 

Victoria has been a school governor for ISCA Academy for over 5 years and was appointed to the Board of Exeter Science Park 2023 as a Non-Executive Director.

Juliet Hillier

Parent Governor

Coming Soon 

Vicki Joyce

Ex Officio / Headteacher

Vicki, originally from Birmingham, made the bold move to Devon seven years ago, bringing with her a deep passion for education and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. She became the Headteacher of Isca Academy in September 2022 and fell in love with the deep passion and commitment shown by every single member of staff to shape and transform the lives of every single child both in and beyond the classroom.

Outside of her professional life, Vicki is a devoted wife and proud mother to three amazing children. Her home is very busy and she also shares it with two dogs, one of whom is the beloved school dog, Missy, a gentle and affectionate St. Bernard.

Shahar Lashkor

Co-opted Governor

I am an old Helian who studied at St Peters. I studied English Law at University but unfortunately did not complete the course. My interests include the progress of children in education and their well-being.

I am a restaurant chef. I came 2nd in a chef competition at the Houses of Parliament. My restaurant has been voted the best Indian restaurant in the South West. I have held 3 directorships for local businesses.

I am also an amateur actor and have been involved in a number of Shakespeare performances. I also enjoy reading, walking and work.

Co-opted Governor Vacancy

From a Higher or Further Education Provider

If you are interested in this role, please contact [email protected] for more information

Co-opted Governor Vacancy

From the Local Community

If you are interested in this role, please contact [email protected] for more information

Co-opted Governor Vacancy

From the Local Community

If you are interested in this role, please contact [email protected] for more information 

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