Details of our Governors. Foundation Governors are appointed by the RC Diocese of Westminster.
Gerry Dolan
Foundation Governor
Gerry was appointed a Foundation Governor in March 2019 by the Westminster Diocese and became Chair of Governors in April 2020. He lives in the parish of St Alban and St. Stephen of which he has been a member since 2018. Gerry is a retired civil servant.
Term of office: 20th March 2019 to 19th March 2023
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Resources; HT Performance Management, Pay and Remunerations, Complaints and Appeals Committees.
Responsibilities: Chair of Governors, School Leadership and Management and Modern Foreign Languages.
Bernard McLeod
Foundation Governor
Bernard was appointed a Foundation Governor in March 2019 and became Vice Chair of Governors in April 2020. He is a member of the parish of St Alban and St Stephen and has lived with his family in Chiswell Green since 2009. Bernard works as an IT consultant.
Term of office: 6th March 2019 to 5th March 2023
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Chair of Resources; HT Performance Management
Responsibilities: Vice Chair of Governors, School Leadership and Management, Safeguarding, Maths and Equalities and Diversity.
Dr David Miveld
Foundation Governor
David was appointed a Foundation Governor for a second time in September 2019 by Westminster Diocese. He lives in the parish of St Alban & Stephen of which he has been a member since 1999. He is married with two grown up daughters. David is retired and a keen beekeeper.
Term of office: 1st January 2019– 31st December 2022.
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Resources; Complaints and Appeals Committees and Pay and Remunerations.
Responsibilities: Admissions, Sports premium and Sports and Wellbeing.
Fr Michael O’Boy
Foundation Governor
Fr Michael joined the governing body in 2020 following his appointment as Parish Priest of St Alban and St Stephen, the catholic parish of which we are a part. Fr Michael has been a priest for over twenty years and during his priesthood has served on several governing bodies. He was born in Camden and raised in Finchley, North London. Before moving to St Albans he was member of staff at Allen Hall, our diocesan seminary for the training of future priests. He has also served in Kentish Town, Westminster Cathedral and Somers Town, as well as the Diocesan Agency for Evangelisation. Before ordination he was a research student, completing his studies in the history of post-Reformation English Catholicism.
Term of office: N/A Ex-Officio
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Resources;
Responsibilities: School Chaplain, Religious Education and PHSE.
Marianne McMahon
Foundation Governor
Marianne has been a governor since February 2015. Her 3 children have all attended the school and she has been a member of the parish since 2012. Marianne is a solicitor by profession.
Term of office: 1st January 2019- 31st December 2022
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Teaching, Learning and Community.
Responsibilities: Admissions and Early Years.
Laura Robertson
Foundation Governor
Laura was first elected as Parent Governor in 2016. Laura has 3 children all of whom are current or former SSAS pupils. Laura has a professional background in Environmental Health and enjoys playing and watching all types of sports with her family and a bit of singing now and then.
Term of office: 1st January 2019 to 1st December 2022
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Chair of Teaching, Learning and Community; Pay and Remunerations and Complaints and Appeals Committees
Responsibilities: Health and Safety, Governor Development and English.
Elisa Bertelli
Local Authority Governor
Elisa was appointed Local Authority Governor in June 2019.
Term of office: 18th June 2019 to 17th June 2023
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Resources
Responsibilities: GDPR, Science and Computing
Richard Mills
Parent Governor
Richard was appointed a Co-opted Governor in October 2019. He lives in the parish of St Alban and St Stephen and has children at the school. He is an actuary by profession.
Term of office: 14th October 2019 to 13th October 2023
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Resources
Responsibilities: Treasurer, Quality of Education and History and Geography
Amanda Macdonald
Parent Governor
Amanda was elected as a Parent Governor by the parents of St. Alban & St. Stephen Catholic Primary School in July 2022. She has lived in the parish of Ss Alban and St. Stephen since 2013 with her husband, Ian. Amanda has one child who is currently a SASS pupil. Amanda works for Tesco, in the central food buying teams.
Term of office: 12th September 2022 to 11th September 2026
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Teaching, Learning & Community
Responsibilities: SEND, Pupil Premium
Tessa Hackett
Staff Governor
Tessa is Assistant Headteacher at St. Alban & St. Stephen Catholic Primary School. She is a highly experienced school leader and teacher working in the education sector for a number of years across London and Hertfordshire. Tess has worked as a teacher, senior leader and in school improvement roles. She is passionate about providing an inspirational, high-quality curriculum which enables all pupils to excel and to develop a life-long love of learning. Tess lives with her family in St Albans and enjoys being at the heart of the community through her work in school and in her local church.
Term of office: 18th May 2022 – 17th May 2026
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Teaching, Learning and Community; Resources
Responsibilities: Assistant Headteacher
Clare Moore
Headteacher
Clare has been the Headteacher at St. Alban & St. Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery since January 2022. Clare strives to create an environment where each child is nurtured and cherished for what they are and challenged to be the best that they can be. She places great importance on relationships and positive behaviour, encouraging respect, co-operation and consideration.
Term of office: N/A Ex-Officio
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Teaching, Learning and Community; Resources
Responsibilities: Head Teacher and Music
Charlene Smith
Observer
Charlene is new to the role of Assistant Head and SENDCO at St Alban and St Stephen Catholic Primary School and Nursery. She is an observer on all governors meetings. She is a highly experienced school teacher and leader, having taught and led Phases for over twenty-five years across all key stages.
Term of office: N/A Ex-Officio
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Teaching, Learning and Community; Resources
Responsibilities: Assistant Headteacher