Students studying under Squirrel Hall, a wooden structure in the grounds of The King Alfred School

Sophie Ricard

Headshot of a woman with long dark hair pulled to one side wearing a black tshirt with sparkles on

First Elected/ Appointed: 2015

About: I joined Council soon after becoming a parent at the School, becoming chair of the Education Committee. My experience includes being a trained teacher with a Master’s degree and I have worked in a range of schools in New York and London. I’ve been involved in a teaching capacity and in leadership, designing progressive education programmes for teachers. I am currently a director of a company supporting and empowering parents of neurodivergent children. 

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