Rachel was previously a Senior Area Leader for the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College before becoming Assistant Principal in 2016 in charge of curriculum planning. Rachel is a former student of Staffordshire University and Sixth Form College and has stated that her goal is that students leave with the confidence, experience and skills to help them flourish in their chosen careers. 

Lotte Tulloch has been Head at Denstone College since September 2021 and the College continues to thrive under her leadership.

Lotte joined Denstone from Sedbergh School in Cumbria, where she was Deputy Head and was also a member of the Senior Leadership Team of Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School.

Lotte was educated at Loretto School, Edinburgh and was awarded a Morehead-Cain Scholarship to the University of North Carolina where she graduated with a BA with Distinction in English Literature. Lotte gained her PGCE in secondary education from Buckingham University and studied for her Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA Education) at Keele University.

Lotte has significant international experience and is passionate about British schools as pedagogical centres of excellence around the world. A champion of diversity and accessibility in independent education. Outside of academia, Lotte is an accomplished musician and a passionate fell runner having completed the Marathon des Sables in 2018.

Sheena has been a primary school teacher in Staffordshire for over 25 years and her degree was in RE and English. Sheena is a member of the Senior Leadership Team in her school and is responsible for the safeguarding and pastoral care of pupils. Sheena teaches a class every day in Early Years and enjoys being involved at the start of a child’s learning journey to watch them develop throughout their time in school.

Sheena is local to Stoke-on-Trent and is extremely passionate about the city and its young people. Sheena is a mother of three children who have attended St Peter’s in the past and chose to become a Governor out of an interest in school improvement at all levels and a deep rooted belief in the importance of education for all.

Sara has been in the teaching profession for over twenty years with experience in various roles. She has been a Principal for seven years and is currently the Executive Principal of Kingsland CE Academy in Stoke-on-Trent. Sara has a degree in English and Primary Education and a Masters degree in Education Studies. Kingsland is part of a large Multi-Academy Trust and Sara is the lead for Christian Distinctiveness and SIAMS for the Trust. Sara is also a SIAMS Inspector for the Church of England.

Sara regularly worships and takes an active role in her parish church where she is a member of the Leadership Team and Parochial Church Council. Sara also helps to led a weekly youth club for the young people of the parish.

After practicing as a Registered Learning Disabilities nurse for a number of years in hospital and private settings, Tracy became a partner in the Christian Worship organisation ‘Presence Worship’ with her husband over 20 years ago, resourcing and meeting with Christians both in the UK and overseas.

Tracy has lived in Stoke-on-Trent all her life and believes it is a wonderful place to live and serve. As well as her work with the local organisation, Beacon House of Prayer, Tracy regularly volunteers at her local foodbank.

Tracy has seen her 4 children educated at St Peter’s and likes to offer practical support as well as praying and building together a great Christian faith community.

Craig has previously been a governor at Heron Cross Primary School for the last 4 years as a co-opted Governor for Finance and is currently the Finance Manager at Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council.

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Andrew has been at St Peter’s since September 2015 as a Teacher of Theology. Andrew has arranged trips for students to Chester Cathedral and has recently been on the Dovedale Worship Retreat with students from across the Academy.

Usra is a Learning and Teaching Assistant and has worked at St Peter's Academy since September 2022. Usra has previously been a Governor at a primary school and is enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of students in the local area.

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