Hill Park School

I have worked as a SEND Manager for different councils around the country and joined the Governing Body to try to support the school to continue to do its very best to support the children who attend.

I am a mother of 2 girls and my eldest daughter is at Hill Park School and joined in 2015 (Year 2).

I have worked at Gatwick Airport for over 28 years.  I am currently the Head of Strategic Planning for the airport owners (GAL).  I have held various senior positions including, project and programme management.  I have led various sizes of teams and have gained experience in strategic planning, budget and staff management.

I joined the Governors in June 2017, I enjoy being part of the team and using my Business expertise whilst ensuring that we continue to improve all children's education, as everyone deserves to reach their full potential.

Hello, I am Sarah Berliner. I am really pleased to be a governor at Hill Park and hope I can contribute to help this lovely school provide the education and nurture that is just right for your children.

My background is in teaching and I worked as a teacher in Portslade for 6 years. I am an early years specialist and have spent many years teaching in reception and nursery classes. I am passionate about play and outdoor learning for children

 For the last 8 years, I have been a team leader of EMAS (Ethnic Minority Achievement Service) a service to support bilingual and Black Minority Ethnic children achieve in Brighton and Hove schools.

I am a mother of two and have interests in music, reading, and dance. I am passionate about equality and creating opportunities for individuals.

I am the Local Authority governor which means I am able to offer some feedback about current ideas and directives in terms of the council and I can share key messages between school and local authority officers.

My name is Sam and I have recently joined the Governing Body at Hill Park School. I have been working as a teacher at the school for the past 3 years, mainly working in the PMLD department. I have been involved in the recent transition from Hillside / Downs Park Schools into the merged Hill Park School and have enjoyed being a part of this process. I look forward to continuing to support the school to grow and develop in its new form. 

I'm a new Parent Governor; my eldest son recently started (Y8, 2023) at Hill Park after being out of education for 3 years (not a choice). 

I co-own a Brewery and Music Festivals. Previously I worked with UK and Foreign Governments and Organisations running Culture, Tourism & Media projects; and ran Music, Film & Lifestyle Magazines. I've also been a Journalist and worked in Biotechnology developing Antibiotics. 

I want to use my experience - however I can - to help Hill Park and all its pupils do the best they possibly can, whilst at school and as they prepare to leave. My background is not educational but I hope to bring a different perspective from years of problem solving, perseverance and finding a way to make things happen.

I am a mother of 3 boys and my eldest attends The Hive. 

I used to work as a Primary Teacher in Brighton and then joined the private sector as a Sports Coach.  I’ve also taught non-verbal autistic kids in a specialist setting and I have a keen understanding of how schools can effectively provide education and support for children who have a variety of needs.

I’m a very active member of my younger children’s schools PCTA (currently the secretary!) and enjoy helping to run events that enrich the children’s experiences and make money for the school.

In my spare time I enjoy playing netball and tennis and taking my son to Marvel films. 

I’m very excited to be joining the Hill Park Governors and helping with supporting the school.

Hi, I’m Anita.
Having attended 3 Portslade schools it’s a huge honour to join the impassioned and knowledgeable school & governing team that is Hill Park.
A private sector first career as a Communications Director took me off course from SEND for some years: I retrained when starting my own family - and I’ve been in primarily Specialist /PMLD send settings for 9 years now including as a Deputy Senco and Senco.
I’m really interested in the work on neural pathways, Nutrition and Dyslexia - as well as Dyscalculia and would like to train to tutor in this.
Extremely passionate about our incredible bedrock of support teams gaining the recognition they deserve and our  young people who in 2024 need a voice more than ever before.

Hello, I'm Jo, parent of a 13 year old daughter who attends The Hive Centre.

My past experience has included nursery management, supporting looked after children,  Safeguarding and family support, including leadership within Sure Start Children's Centres. I've worked overseas as well as in the UK. I believe passionately that each child deserves the opportunity to thrive in an educational environment where they can learn and develop, whilst building a solid and positive self esteem through nurturing, exciting experiences. 

I'm very much looking forward to my role as a Governor which is somewhat of a 'full circle' moment for me as (many years ago!) I worked at Hillside and Down Park as part of my school work experience!