Chair of Governors & Chair of Resources Committee

Karen Crozier

I am a co-opted governor currently holding the role of Chair of the Governing Board and I am also a member of the Resources Committee.  I am a qualified accountant and have worked in practice for over 30 years. I am currently a senior manager looking after the audit and accounts department.

I am married and have two boys. My eldest son is at college and my youngest son just left Lingey House in the summer.  In my spare time, I enjoy reading and listening to music, attending live concerts where possible and I also enjoy following international rugby.

I became a governor because, as an ex-Lingey House pupil, I was delighted to be able to send my two sons there and I have a really strong affiliation with the school. I want to give something back to the school that set me on the right path many years ago, and also assist in ensuring the school is well-equipped to face all the challenges that modern education brings, thus providing the best possible education and learning environment for all pupils who attend.

Vice Chair of Governors

Lesley Flecknell

I am a co-opted Governor at Lingey House.  I am on both the Curriculum and the Standards and Resources Committees.  The reason I became a governor, is because when we moved to the area in 2013, I felt incredibly lucky to have been able to send our children to Lingey House. I was blown away by how welcoming the parents and teachers were, and the way that they place children at the front and centre of all they do. When the opportunity to apply to be a governor came up, I jumped at the chance to become more involved in this community; and I am very fortunate still to be a governor.

Outside of school, I am a woman's and communities' worker at a local church.  I am married to Rob, with whom I have two boys.  Both of my sons now attend secondary school, but previously attended Lingey House.  In my spare time I am actively involved in my church community; I have an interest in history and enjoy reading historical biographies. I enjoy baking and trying new recipes.

Chair of Curriculum Committee 

Michelle Dixon

Deputy Headteacher

Joanne Jackson

Hello my name is Joanne Jackson and I have worked at Lingey House for over 26 years teaching in all year groups from Nursery to Year 6. I have had lots of roles during my time here and I have loved them all.  My passions are maths, puzzles and the outdoors. I enjoy leading assemblies in school, especially the achievement ones, as it is wonderful to celebrate all the different things that our children do throughout the week.  

I am looking forward to teaching Year 5 this year and making lessons as creative and interactive as possible.

I live in Newcastle and have 2 grown-up boys and two cats.  In my spare time I enjoy reading, cooking, spending time in my garden and going on walks.

Parent Governor

Kathryn McCreedy

Staff Governor

Michael Rippon

I am a Staff Governor at Lingey House and I am on the Curriculum and Standards Committee.  I became a Governor as I am passionate about making Lingey House the best school possible.  I am a teacher at Lingey House; I currently teach in Year 3 and I lead PE across the school.

Outside of school, I live with my wife. I love my little family of me, my wife and my little dog.  In my spare time I enjoy being active and I am always on the go.  I love to walk my dog down on the beach and some of my hobbies are running and tennis.  I play tennis at a local tennis league.

Headteacher

Chloe Wilkinson

Hello! I’m Chloe Wilkinson and have been the headteacher of Lingey House since January 2021. Before I came here, I worked in two schools in Durham and taught in most year groups from Nursery to Year 6. I am passionate about mental health, inclusion and play and put children at the heart of everything. I feel privileged to lead such an amazing school and look forward to many exciting developments in the future.