Meet the team

Suzi

Primary Worker

Originally a Kingston girl, Suzi is enjoying working with the Insight team in the primary schools. As a trained primary school teacher who has previously led R.E. as a subject, she has experience working with a variety of curriculums, such as the Surrey ‘SACRE’ scheme and ‘DiscoveryRE’. Suzi loves all things theatrical and will therefore visit the theatre as often as possible. She also loves walks in the sunshine, attempting to use her fancy camera and striking off things to do from her bucket list!

Keren

Primary Worker

Keren is originally from the North East of England although she has lived in various parts of the UK. She was a primary school teacher for 19 years before becoming part of the Insight team. Keren is working in the primary schools in Kingston. In her leisure time, she enjoys the outdoors, spending time with her family and music.

Tim

Secondary Worker

Tim comes from the gateway to Wales – Abergavenny in Monmouthshire. Tim has taught Religious Studies in South Wales, the West Midlands and most recently in Epsom. Tim has also been a church pastor and was the Insight Secondary Worker a decade ago. In his spare time he enjoys playing the guitar, listening to music, drinking good coffee and running (plodding) the streets of Kingston Borough.

Meet the Trustees

Pim Piers

Chairman

Pim is a dual British-Dutch national, married to Sarah with 2 children at university. A qualified chartered accountant, Pim’s career has been across finance and general management in accountancy (Deloitte), banking (Deutsche Bank, ING Barings) and technology (Microsoft, uSwitch, Multimap). Pim has held Trustee positions with non-profit organisations including Family Action and Cranstoun Drug Services. He has been a practicing Bible-believing Christian since his mid-30s, and was previously an elder at Christ Church Kingston.

Anne Heggarty

Trustee

I’m representing Kings Church, Chessington. I was a worker first and now I’m a trustee as love this work. I have primary aged children and love to bake and read in my limited spare time.

Maria James

Trustee

My name is Maria James. I have been involved with Insight since its beginning. I attend Hook Church and occasionally do some children’s talks. My main hobbies include reading and anything arty or crafty. My doctoral thesis was on living as a Christian in the classroom.

Paul Simpson

Trustee

Brought up on London I studied Design and now help run a small design engineering company. I attend Cornerstone church and have recently become a trustee of Insight, having been excited by the work for many years.

Ray James

Trustee

I am Ray James, an Elder at Hook Church. I have been involved with Insight for 36 years. My main hobbies are archery, supporting rugby and taking part in quizzes, especially ones to do with music.

Soon Bee Ong

Trustee

I go by Bee. I am originally from Malaysia and moved to the UK with my family just under 10 years ago. I attend the Cornerstone Church Kingston, and I have recently taken up the treasurer and trustee’s role for Insight. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, doing sports and music.

Meet the Committee

Dean Dryden

Committee Member

I represent Cornerstone Church Kingston on the committee as church rep. I have been involved with Insight for 10 years, wearing various hats and loving every minute. I enjoy watching films and riding mountain bikes with my dog running alongside.

Lesley Bell

Committee Member

I have been a church rep on the Insight Committee from St Paul’s church in Kingston for the last 4 years. I have been a Lay Reader for 24 years and in my spare time I enjoy reading and visiting National Trust properties.

Pete Wilkins

Committee Member

I am a member of St Pauls Church, Kingston. I enjoy athletics, cycling, travelling, photography, playing guitar, piano and going to gigs and festivals. manage the cross country team at my athletics club and help run the Kingston Grammar CU camps. My job is an accountant.

Phil Cooper

Committee Member

I represent Emmanuel Tolworth on the committee as church rep. I have been involved with Insight since the beginning, running the CU at Kingston Grammar for many years. I do maths tutoring and enjoy playing squash, golf and tennis and going to lots of concerts, mainly at Pryzm.

Rod Braine

Committee Member

I am a member of Christ Church Surbiton. I also help the Insight Treasurer with their accounts, and I am a trustee of the building where Insight has its office. I enjoy walking, reading and music.