Name: Peter Falconbridge
Category: Co-opted
Appointed/Elected: Appointed by the governing body
Term of Office: 25.03.15 – 24.03.19
Committee representation: School Improvement. Resources.
Position of responsibility: Chair of Governors and Performance Management Governor
Business Interests: None
Interest in other educational establishments: None
Relationships: None
Bio
My background is in teaching which started in 1980. I taught in a Boys school before moving to a school for visually impaired pupils to take up a Deputy Headteacher post and subsequently Headteacher. I retired from education in 2014.I have a wealth of experience as a governor and been extremely fortunate to work with a number of experienced Chairs. I have chaired numerous committees and sub committees and have an intimate knowledge of governance procedures and protocols, including close working with external support agencies. I have knowledge of recruitment processes, the delegated school budget, performance management for teaching and non-teaching staff and every aspect of site management.
As a Hoddesdon resident and member of the congregation at St Catherine’s Church, I value the opportunity to be part of the governing body at St. Catherine’s School and to support the Headteachers, staff, pupils and parents/carers.
Name: Angela Wallis
Category: Staff
Appointed/Elected: Ex-officio appointment
Term of Office: From 31.12.2011
Committee representation: School Improvement, Resources
Position of responsibility: Co-Headteacher
Business Interests: None
Interest in other educational establishments: None
Relationships: Son employed at St Catherine's
Name: Cathy Irons
Category: Co-opted
Appointed/Elected: Appointed by the governing body
Term of Office: 13.03.15 – 12.03.2019
Committee representation: School Improvement
Position of responsibility: Vice-chair of Governors and Safeguarding Governor
Business Interests: None
Interest in other educational establishments: Governor at Hailey Hall School; Employed at Herts for Learning Ltd
Relationships: None
Bio
I joined St Catherine's governing body in May 2009 and am in my second term as a Co-opted governor. I am the nominated Safeguarding and Children Looked After governor, sit on the School Improvement Committee and other review groups. The role is demanding and challenging but there are many rewards, particularly the children's enthusiasm and love of learning which are apparent through my governor visits. I hope through my governor role to help raise school improvement and support the school in building a successful future.Name: Amanda Staiano
Category: Co-opted
Appointed/Elected: Appointed by the governing body
Term of Office: 13.03.15 – 12.03.2019
Committee representation: School Improvement, Resources
Position of responsibility: Co Head Teacher
Business Interests: None
Interest in other educational establishments: None
Relationships: None
Name: Denise Barrows
Category: Parent
Appointed/Elected: Elected by parents
Term of Office: 01.10.2016 – 30.09.2020
Committee representation: School Improvement
Position of responsibility:
Business Interests: None
Interest in other educational establishments: None
Relationships: None
Bio
I have three children, with two at St Catherine's and a little one at nursery, and have been a governor since 2012. I have worked in the voluntary sector for many years, often working closely with schools. At the moment I am the Head of Education and Learning for an independent grant-making foundation that works to tackle disadvantage and help people, particularly young people, to achieve their potential. I have a particular interest in approaches to teaching and learning that engage chidren and young people deeply in their learning and help them to develop the skills and qualities they will need in the 21st Century.Name: Gemma Wilkinson
Category: Parent
Appointed/Elected: Elected by parents
Term of Office: 28.01.16 – 27.01.2020
Committee representation: To be confirmed
Position of responsibility: None
Business Interests: None
Interest in other educational establishments: Teacher in Hertfordshire School
Relationships: None
Bio
I have two children, one at St Catherine’s and another at nursery and became a member of the governing committee in 2016.My background is in education, I am currently a secondary school teacher in Hertfordshire and hope that my knowledge of working in a school can help St Catherine’s to achieve its goals. Whilst this is my first governor role I am looking forward to working with such an experienced committee.
Name: James Harvey
Category: Associate Member
Appointed/Elected: Appointed by governing body
Term of Office: 01.09.2016 – 31.08.2017
Committee representation: School Improvement
Position of responsibility: Pupil Premium
Business Interests: Employed at KS1 Leader to cover maternity leave
Interest in other educational establishments: None
Relationships: None
Bio
I was previously a Foundation Governor (appointed by the Diocese) through my links with the local church, St Catherine’s & St Paul’s I originally joined the Governing Body in September 2009 and following my appointment as KS1 leader from September 2016 to cover maternity leave, had to step down as Foundation Governor. I have subsequently been appointed for 1-year as an Associate Member of the governing body and will continue to provide support to the school.Name: Jay Raynham
Category: Parent
Appointed/Elected: Elected by Parents
Term of Office: 01.10.2016 – 30.09.2020
Committee representation: Resources
Position of responsibility: Health and Safety Governor
Business Interests: Building Surveyor. Director of local family Building Contractor
Interest in other educational establishments: None
Relationships: None
Bio
As a Building Surveyor I am able to assist in the preparation of a planned maintenance programme for the school, together with obtaining quotations from various contractors to carry out the works identified, and overseeing any works that are being undertaken. I have been appointed as Chair of the Resources Committee and I am also the Governor with responsibility for Health and Safety.Name Reverend Rachel Pennant
Category: Foundation
Appointed/Elected: Appointed by the Diocese of St Albans
Term of Office: 25.05.16 (ex-officio)
Committee representation: School Improvement
Position of responsibility: N/A
Business Interests: See below
Interest in other educational establishments: None
Relationships: Husband employed at the school
Bio
I joined the governing body of St Catherine’s School as a Foundation Governor, following my appointment as the Vicar of St Catherine and St Paul’s Church in May 2016. This is my first time as a member of a governing body, but I bring extensive experience of working within different community settings, and of data and performance analysis from my former career as a Civil Servant.
I am the link governor for SIAMS – the Statutory inspection of Anglican and Methodist schools – and have one daughter who is currently in Year 4, as well as two older children.Name: Tracey Fisher
Category: Associate Member
Appointed: Appointed by the governing body
Term of Office: From January 2012 (duration of employment as Business Manager)
Committee representation: Resources Committee
Position of responsibility: Financial & Premises reporting (no voting rights)
Business interests: None
Interests in other educational settings: None
Relationships: None
Name: Vicky Burt
Category: Staff
Appointed/Elected: Elected by staff
Term of Office: 02.12.15 – 01.12..2020
Committee representation: School Improvement
Position of responsibility: None
Business Interests: Teacher
Interest in other educational establishments:
Relationships: None
Bio
I have been a teacher at St Catherine's for 6 years. I qualified in London ten years ago and taught in various schools in London, Hampshire and Bristol before settling in Hertfordshire. I really enjoy working at St Catherine's and as maths coordinator my passion is to ensure that all children enjoy this subject and feel that they are able to achieve. So many children believe that they "can't do maths". I hope that at St Catherine's we are breaking down these barriers and enabling all children to have confidence in their abilities.Outside school I have various interests. I have helped to set up an orphanage in Ghana - currently we look after and school 14 children. We are working on building a large extension to the existing building so that more children can be looked after and receive an education. I am a member of an amateur dramatic group, I go to the gym regularly and I like going for long walks with my dog, Wilbur! I wanted to become a governor because I think it is important for the staff to be represented on the governing body and I think it is really interesting to see how this important part of the school community works.