Meet the Team

After graduating with a degree in English I began a teaching career which lasted well over 30 years. In that time, I worked in several very different educational settings: mixed comprehensive schools, a non-selective school, an inner city sixth form college, and lastly, an all through school for pupils aged 3-19. Throughout this time pastoral care was a key focus - how schools teach and leave pupils feeling good about themselves.  My experience as a school senior leader, and later as an advisor helped me really understand and appreciate how schools can help pupils to thrive. Secondary schools rely on the schooling that has gone before. I have learned that the earliest years in school are arguably the most vital for pupils' future success and self-esteem.  I have been a governor at Eton Porny since 2016 with a special interest in the teaching and learning of literacy.

Ed Yeo is a House Master and music teacher at Eton College. After studying for his degree at the University of Durham, he completed a PGCE and taught at a day school in Oxford for two years before arriving at Eton in 2012. He has undertaken a number of roles including Head of Year and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, as well as sitting on committees exploring pastoral and academic provision. He has been a Governor since September 2021 and is a curriculum link. He has three small children, two of which have been pupils at Eton Porny.

Born and raised in the West Country capital of Bristol, I went up to Scotland to study history (later also studying history and theology at Oxford and an Anglican seminary in north London). I then taught English and worked in an investment bank in Russia for three years. On returning to England I trained as a history teacher in the state sector and subsequently was accepted for ordination in the Church of England. Whilst I was a vicar on the south coast, the school in my parish was rebooted as an academy, and I was asked to join the senior leadership team as a chaplain and to join the governing body as a foundation governor. I then moved to start a church on a London housing estate, which involved organising youth clubs and sports activities. When the church project transitioned to the next stage of its development, I took on the role of school chaplain at Radley College in Oxfordshire. After nearly seven years at Radley, coaching sport and running the charities programme, I started last Christmas at Eton College. I am new to the governing body.

Born in Italy, after graduating in Engineering, I moved to the UK to improve my English. Here I decided to train as a Maths Teacher at St Mary’s University College. I taught in secondary state schools in London, Cambridge and Slough. I have had different roles within the Maths departments where I worked. I am currently Second in Maths with overview of KS4, I help with the management of the school timetable and the school Research Community. I am a keen mathematician and I find every opportunity to share my passion with my students. I have been a parent governor at EP since 2021. My eldest is an EP alumnus and my youngest is at still at school.

Maya Ash brings wide experience from working in education, technology and community organisations, both in the UK and overseas. Her work has focused on helping teams grow, improving how organisations run and supporting projects that make a positive difference.  She has served on several boards, taught at university level and supported young women starting careers in technology and cyber security.  She is passionate about inclusion, digital skills and helping children build confidence and curiosity. She is delighted to support Eton Porny in giving every child a caring, inspiring start to their education.

Emma has worked in primary education for more than a decade and has been the Headteacher at Eton Porny C of E First School since 2022. She is passionate about creating a caring, safe environment where all children achieve to the best of their own ability regardless of their prior starting point. As part of her commitment to this she has achieved the RBWM Silver attachment aware award and is currently working on the Gold award. Outside of work, Emma enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends and has recently braved open water swimming with some other members of the Eton Porny Team!