Background
Bishop, Irene was born on April 19, 1949 in London, England. Daughter of William Birkett, Irene Ethel Birkett.
Bishop, Irene was born on April 19, 1949 in London, England. Daughter of William Birkett, Irene Ethel Birkett.
Bachelor of Education honors, Leeds University, 1971. Master of Arts, Goldsmiths College, 1996.
Teacher, department head of year South-East London Boys School, London, 1972—1983. Deputy head Woolwich Polytechnic School, 1983—1989. Deputy principal Dunraven School, 1989—1994.
Headmistress St. Saviour's and St. Olave's School, since 1994. Chair Southwark Excellence in Cities Partnership, Southwark, England, since 1999. Committee member Diocesan Board Education, Southwark, since 2000.
Consultant Open University, 1999—2001.
Member of Southwark Heads Council (chair 2000-2002), School Advisory Committee Religious Education, Association Anglican Secondary School Heads 2000-2002.
Married Christopher John Bishop, May 10, 1975. Children: Benjamin, Jonathan.