Governance

Kurt began his teaching career as an engineer in further education in New Zealand in 1998, before emigrating to the UK in 2004.

Over his 15-year tenure, he has held several senior roles, starting as a Curriculum Director at the College of Haringey, Enfield, and North East London (CONEL) in 2009 and advancing to Executive Principal of Capital City College Group (CCCG). Under his leadership, the group transformed from a “Requires Improvement” Ofsted rating to a “Good” rating in December 2022, with commendations for its “strong” contribution to regional skills. Additionally, he led a financial turnaround, reversing a £10 million deficit within two years.

Kurt Hintz is an educational leader with extensive experience in further education. As the former Executive Principal of the CCCG, he oversaw eleven London college sites, serving over 30,000 students with an annual turnover exceeding £120 million.

Kurt prioritises fostering a positive organisational culture, with a strong focus on professional development, coaching, and open, transparent communication. He is a passionate advocate for the impact of further education on communities and has championed the integration of educational technology, driving digital transformation across the sector.

Kurt co-presents the “Boundless” podcast series with MKAI, which explores AI, leadership, and the future of further education, showcasing his commitment to advancing educational technology and innovative practices. He also serves as a trustee for OCN London and Ambitious about Autism, reflecting his dedication to inclusive education.

Outside of work, Kurt is a devoted father to his 12-year-old daughter, drawing inspiration from her curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.

Eve Berry qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte and has over 12 years of being a Finance Director and a Board member in her career to date. Eve has worked predominantly in professional business services organisations across a number of industry sectors including international pharmaceutical and healthcare, publishing and business information and recruitment. A key focus for Eve is to create high performing and commercially supportive finance and administrative functions for the organisations in which she has worked. This benefits the organisational management team to increase their understanding of the critical financial aspects. This enables and better supports the senior team allowing improved informed decision-making to support efficient sustainable operations. Eve is delighted to be able to bring her commercial skills and experience to the school, in the role of Governor with particular interest in the finances and has been involved in the school since 2012.

I have been a teacher for 15 years. I have taught Geography, Politics and Economics and was a Housemaster for five years in a boys’ boarding school. Prior to moving into teaching, I was a solicitor in a large commercial law firm for five years. I am very sporty, and in the past, played significant amounts of competitive cricket, rugby and football, and I continue to play competitive squash on a regular basis. I am also a keen linguist and speak fluent French, German and Italian, and I am currently learning Turkish. I wanted to become a Governor of Ark All Saints because I have always felt that the independent and mainstream sectors could help one another and whilst I hope that I can contribute, I am also confident that I will learn a great deal.

I am currently serving my curacy with St. Philip’s Avondale Square, Camberwell. I am married with four children. I worked in the IT industry for more than two decades and was licensed in 2017 as a Lay Reader and until Ordination training, I worked as a Healthcare Chaplain with Guy’s and St Thomas hospital. I come with a background and love of serving in diverse educational communities, and I am deeply committed to supporting the mission of Ark All Saints Academy. With a passion for education and a desire to contribute to the holistic development of young people, I am eager to serve as secondary school governor, having served as parent and then a community governor in two primary school settings, a special needs school and a main stream school. My experience, values, and connection to the local community aligns closely with AASA's dedication to equipping students for life beyond school. I am enthusiastic about working alongside the outstanding leadership team to ensure that every scholar receives a first-class education and has the opportunity to thrive.

Mia currently works at Ark All Saints Academy as medical lead and behaviour coordinator. Prior to this she has worked in a variety of educational settings providing support to children with SEND and behavioural issues. She has a trauma-informed approach and a deep-rooted passion for supporting students using positive behaviour strategies, both of which can improve every students’ ability to access the education provided at school. She is dedicated to promoting inclusion and advocating for children, and this has led to her desire to become a governor.

Sherene qualified as a solicitor in 2018. Since then, she has exclusively practised in family law, and more specifically Public Law proceedings (child protection). She has gained a wealth of experience in the law in relation to childcare proceedings. Sherene joined the Local Authority as a Children’s Social Care Solicitor in 2021, which has enabled her to gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of the law and guidance in respect of children.

Sherene's motivation for becoming a governor stems from recently having a child of her own and therefore realising the importance of ensuring that children are given the best start to life which schools play a vital role in.