Staff & Governors

Miss Harriet Gorringe
Position: Reception – EYFS

Ms Hannah Newbury
Position: Year 1

Ms Rummana Choudhury
Position: Year 2

Mrs Elizabeth Shahpazova
Position: Year 3

Mrs Lauren Elsdon-Dew
Position: Year 4

Miss Elizabeth Malcolm
Position: Year 5

Mrs Rachel Oram
Position: Year 6

Mrs Fiona Henry
Position: Year 6

Mrs Lucy West
Position: Year 6

Mrs Charlotte Coad
Position: Music Teacher

Mrs Minty Nicholson
Position: Art Teacher

Mr Christopher Woolmer
Position: Music Teacher

Mr Aaron Hylton
Position: Head of PE and Sport

Miss Aneta Zwierzynska
Position: Dance Teacher

Mrs Marcela Lavigne du Cadet
Position: Spanish Teacher

Ms Christine Rogers
Position: Science Coordinator & Learning Support

Mrs Lisa Absalom
Position: Learning Support and EAL Teacher

Ms Christine Rogers
Position: Science Coordinator & Learning Support

Mrs Elsie Anifowose
Position: Teaching Assistant

Miss Harmony Ramos
Position: Teaching Assistant

Mrs Victoria Roope
Position: Teaching Assistant & Year 3 Art

Mrs Carolyn Dennemont
Position: Teaching Assistant

Miss Nepheli Triantafyllou
Position: Gap Year Assistant

Mr Michael Bongertman
Position: Guitar Teacher

Mr Mark Lester
Position: Piano Teacher

Dr Matt London
Position: Woodwind Teacher

Mrs Cara Verbi
Position: Piano Teacher

Mrs Wendi Webber
Position: Violin & Viola Teacher

Mr Alastair Martin
Position: Brass Teacher

Mrs Vivienne Benson
Position: Admissions Registrar

Mrs Fiona Dilger
Position: Receptionist & Extra Curricular Supervisor

Mrs Janice Akinremi
Position: PA to the Senior Team
Email: stpa@dolphinschool.org.uk

Ms Lynette Lonsdale
Position: Finance & Data Handling

Mr Martin Southworth
Position: Caretaker

Mrs Petronella van der Vliet
Position: Chair of Governors
Email: petronella.vandervliet@dolphinschool.london

Appointed in July 2014.

Petronella runs a Wealth Management firm in the City.

She had 2 children at Dolphin, now both in their 20’s.

Mr David Lusher
Position: Interim Vice Chair of Governors & Property and Health & Safety Governor

Appointed July 2023.

David is a Property Consultant.

Has 3 children who are now at secondary school, and previously attended Dolphin School.

Mr Johnny Savile
Position: Safeguarding Governor

Appointed September 2022.

A former pupil and Gap Year Student, Johnny is Head of Year at Trinity School.

Mr Gordon Corera
Position: Ethos and Communication Governor

Appointed in July 2014.

Gordon works as a journalist.

His 2 children, now at secondary school, attended Dolphin.

Mrs Jess Hopkins
Position: Alumni & Fundraising Governor

Appointed Spring 2023.

Jess’ 5 children all attended Dolphin School and went to 5 different Senior Schools.

Mr Jack Champness
Position: Education and EYFS Governor

Appointed  Summer 2024.

Jack is currently the Deputy Head Academic at Monkton Prep School.

Mr William Colahan
Position: Governor

Appointed Summer 2024.

William is a Civil Servant at the Home Office.

He attended Noah’s Ark Nursery and Dolphin School.

Mrs Rachael Strachan

Mrs Claire Tomes

Mrs Nicola Kelly

Mrs Sabine Mahabul

Mrs Lovena Ramdhany

Ms Diane Adekanmbi

Mrs Silvia Marri

Mrs Mehrnoosh Shams