Meet the Academy Committee Members
Kyle Taylor
Kyle is a qualified accountant (FCCA) and works as The Director of Finance and operations at a neighbouring Trust, which is comprised of 7 schools, including primary and secondary. Kyle's role at his Trust comprises of being the named CFO and providing strategic oversight, direction and management of the: Finance, Estates, HR, IT and Marketing functions.
Kyle is passionate about education and is currently the Chair of The Riverside Primary School Local Academy Board.
Kirsty Cruttenden
Kirsty is a Teaching Assistant at Riverside Primary School. However, her links with Riverside began in 2010 when she enrolled as a volunteer at the Children’s Centre (which was then managed by the school) and became Vice Chair of the Advisory Board. When her eldest child began school at Riverside Kirsty was a founding member of FoRPS and also became a parent volunteer within the school. It was this experience which inspired Kirsty to fulfil her ambition to transfer her skills to the classroom.
Kirsty’s youngest child is currently a student at Riverside with her eldest having moved onto RMGS.
Before retraining as a Teaching Assistant, Kirsty gained a wealth of governance and educational expertise having held PA roles within The FA and a local secondary school. Kirsty welcomed the opportunity to become an Academy Committee member and utilise this experience to support the fantastic work of the school.
Alexandra Cramlington
Alexandra is a Parent Elected Academy Committee member, who joined the committee in December 2023 for a term of four years.
Louise Richardson
Louise is a Reception Teacher at Riverside and Assistant SENCO, she is a Staff Elected Academy Committee member, who joined the committee in November 2024 for a term of four years.
Helen Robson
Helen is Headteacher at Riverside who has been a senior leader in a school for over ten years.
Becky Wild
I have lived in Rainham, a two minute walk from the school for the last ten years and know the area well due to my daily dog walking with my two puggles. My daughter started school at Riverside last year and that day filled me with pride and I'm overjoyed she has had such a wonderful year at Riverside.
Before I took time out to raise my 3 children, I worked as a primary school teacher at a school in Medway for 7 years. A career I found rewarding and one that allowed me to gain a good insight into education and leadership. | feel that my experience in education has been a benefit to the committee trust, the academy and the school community. I feel that my enthusiasm to support, my experience of education and my understanding of children's learning has helped and supported the school and the trust.