Meet the Governors

Adam was first appointed to the Governing Board in October 2020 as a parent governor during the COVID-19 lockdown, and very quickly took on the role of Chair. When the Governing Board reconstituted following the Ofsted Inspection in 2023, he transitioned to a co-opted role.  

Adam has worked in the field of IT for over 20 years and currently works as a Cloud Consultant. Throughout his career he has worked in many different industries from time in the Army to a games company and even a Formula 1 team. He has also spent many years working in the Education sector both for schools and vendors. 

Adam lives in Abingdon with his wife Claire and their two children, as well as his adult daughter. He also has an adult son who lives in Swindon. Away from work and governors, he can be found spending time with the family, working out at the gym, watching the F1 or playing video games. 

  

Dr Scott Crawford 

Vice Chair of Governors 
Co-opted Governor 
Quality of Education Lead Governor 

Scott has been a Deputy Head of a large boys’ school with a co-educational sixth form in Oxford since 2018. Previously, he spent nine years teaching in north London, where he served as a Housemaster, Head of Biology, and Head of Science. He holds a PhD in Biology from the University of York and a BA in Biological Sciences from St Peter’s College, Oxford. Scott is also a trained Team Inspector with the Independent Schools Inspectorate. He has been a co-opted governor since October 2019. 

 

Laura Norton 
Clerk to Governors 

Laura has been clerking for Long Furlong since January and also clerks for other schools across Oxfordshire.  

She assists the Governors with administrative tasks, attends meetings and is available to answer Governance related queries. She has a background in education, having worked in primary schools, primarily working with children with SEND, and has a degree in Early Years Education.   
Laura lives in Oxfordshire with her husband and 3 children. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, live music and travelling.  

 

Dr. Natasha Crellin (FCCT) 
Ex officio Governor 

Dr Crellin has been a primary teacher for 28 years, and has worked in a variety of teaching and senior roles, including Headteacher of three primary schools. 

Dr Crellin is a Mum to two children and was born and raised in Australia.

 

Jenny Fishpool 

 Jenny Fishpool has a background in education, having taught classics at Abingdon School for 32 years before retiring at the end of 2020. She was head of the classics department for 11 years, and subsequently the professional tutor, in charge of mentoring newly qualified teachers and student teachers on placement at Abingdon School. She has a degree in classics from Brasenose College, Oxford University, and a PGCE from King’s College, London. She has a strong link with Long Furlong School, which her three sons attended. Her interests are travel, long distance walking, fitness, and reading.

 

Dr Hiranthi Jayaweera (Hiranthi Herath) 

Before retirement Hiranthi worked as a senior researcher at the Centre for Migration, Policy and Society in the School of Anthropology, Oxford University. Before that she was a researcher at the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit at Oxford. She has a MPhil and a DPhil in Sociology from St Antony’s College, Oxford University, and has an academic background in teaching and research relating especially to class, gender, race and ethnic inequalities in Britain.  Her BA degree was in English Literature and Sociology at the University of Kent, Canterbury. Her older son was in Long Furlong nursery class and her younger son was at Long Furlong years 4 to 6. Hiranthi regularly volunteered as a parent helper at Dunmore School when her children were there, undertaking reading and other tasks with children in different ability groups, and accompanying school trips. She has been a co-opted governor at Long Furlong since 2019. 

 

Ramon Luengo-Fernandez 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rob Hudson 

Rob has two children at Long Furlong School and joined as a Parent Governor in 2023 to use his experience to help contribute to the school’s ongoing success and improvement. Rob’s professional background is in Retail Banking Management. He also has a Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching where he feels he can utilise the skills gained to support the school running efficiently as possible and doing its best for our children. 

Rob enjoys family events and fun packed weekends with his partner and children. He also has a passion for all sports but particularly golf where he is a treasurer of a golf society and plays local league table tennis.

 

Tom Jones 

Tom joined as a Parent Governor in 2022 and has 2 children attending Long Furlong Primary School. Having lived in the local area since 2016, Tom wanted to give back to a community that has supported his family and a school that cares deeply about his children. 

Professionally, Tom is a Software Development Manager with a background in leading technical teams to deliver complex projects. Combined with a BSc in Economics and an MBA, he brings strategic thinking, analytical skills and data analysis — helping ensure decisions are grounded in evidence and aimed at improving pupil outcomes. 

In his free time, Tom enjoys reading, chasing after his dog and spending time with his family. 

 

Kajia Wei 

 I joined as a Parent governor soon after daughter started in the Reception of Long Furlong school in late 2024. I have an interest in children’s education and want to contribute towards building a thriving local community. 

I have a background in Mathematics and Computer Science and have been working as a software engineer for over 15 years of across various industries including cybersecurity. 

I used to have quite a few hobbies, but between parenting and having a full-time job, there’s not much time left for hobbies these days. The only one that I still do a fair bit is reading, and that’s morphed into reading mostly children’s books to my daughter! 

 

Rachel Wright 

Rachel joined as a parent governor in 2019 and has a child Thomas who is in Year 6. She started her nursing career in London and worked within the renal transplant speciality.  She re-located to Oxford in 2002 to take on the role as Renal Lecturer Practitioner where she completed a Masters in Higher Professional Education. Since 2008, Rachel has been working at Oxford University NHS Trust as an Education Lead for Practice Development. A passion for education and to support and develop others has continued and inspired an interest to become a parent governor.   

 

 

 

Dr. Cherry Tweed, MBE 

I am a scientist by background and worked in the energy sector for 40 years, where my roles involved a combination of technical and leadership activities. Now retired from full-time work, I continue to hold several advisory and committee roles.  

I am married with four grown-up children and eight grandchildren, the oldest of whom is now nine, so I have regular contact with children of primary school age and younger. I have lived in Abingdon for more than 40 years, and in my current home on the Long Furlong Estate since the house was built in 1987. I am a Churchwarden at Christ Church Abingdon, a senior lay leadership role in a large and active church and belong to the congregation which meets in Long Furlong School on Sunday mornings. 

As a Governor at long Furlong School, I seek to draw on my professional and personal experience to help the school be the best it can be for the children in its care. 

 

Suzanna Darocha 

Suzanna is a passionate educator with 20 years of experience in teaching within Primary school settings. Her professional background includes working across both Key Stages and EYFS, 7 years of team leadership, peer coaching and ECT and student teacher mentoring. She is deeply committed to supporting student success and believes her experience can be valuable in contributing to the strategic direction of the school. After teaching in a West London primary school for 19 years, she moved to Oxfordshire with her family and joined the Long Furlong team in September 2024. She excited to be a staff governor and work alongside other governors to create a positive and effective learning environment for all students. 

 

Vacancy 
Co-opted Governor