| Martha Moroney – Foundation Governor (Chair)
I have been in the community of St Adrian’s since 2004 when my daughter started in the Nursery. During my time on the Governing Body, I have been Chair of the Catholic Life + Community Working Group, and have also served on both the Leadership + Management Working Group and the Admissions Committee. Currently Year 2 link governor, my other liaison roles are special education needs, St Bart’s Parish and Hertfordshire Governors Area Forum. It is a privilege to serve the school as a governor and I enjoy the role greatly. Current Governance Term Commenced: 29th May 2014 |
| Aideen Porter – Headteacher Governor
I have always been interested in teaching from a very early age and after a 6th form work placement in my old primary school, my mind was made up ! I then crossed the water to start my teacher training in Trinity and All Saints College in Leeds. I graduated in 2000 with BaHons in Theology and Primary Education and then was drawn to the bright lights of London. I am deeply passionate about making sure that all children in our care receive the very best start in their education and in their spiritual upbringing. I have held many coordinator roles over the years and have an in-depth knowledge of the curriculum. I have also held many leadership roles in schools in London and St Albans and I am now very excited to be appointed as the new Headteacher of this amazing school. I have a fantastic husband who is very supportive of me and a wonderful daughter who keeps me on my toes! Current Governance Term Commenced: January 2022 |
| Katharine Gibbons – Staff Teacher Governor
I started my career in administrative roles in London, after which my husband and I moved to St Albans to start our family. When they were young, I completed my PGCE and have worked at local schools, including St Albans & St Stephens and Cunningham Hill Infant Schools, where my subject leadership included Mathematics and PE. I was a parent governor at Cunningham Hill Junior School, which my three sons attended, for seven years. My role at St Adrian’s started in September 2021, as a “catch-up” tutor and am now also working as Year 4 teacher. The commitment to the educational, emotional and spiritual needs of every child in the school community is extremely high and I am looking forward to contributing to these areas. Current Governance Term Commenced: 2nd February 2022 Eleanor Christie – Vice Chair I am proud to be the Vice Chair at St. Adrian’s school where I have two children in different year groups. I live in St. Alban’s with my husband Michael who does the hard work of minding our children while I am at work as Head of Tax for a global restaurant group. I volunteered to be a governor because I think quality education, pastoral care and community spirit are so alive at St. Adrian’s with many thanks to the staff, parents, volunteers and community. Through my role as governor I want to be able to make a contribution to continuing the success of our wonderful school for our children. I have 20 years experience working in large corporate organisations and as a chartered accountant and I try to bring that experience, financial skill set and different perspectives to my role as a governor to represent a parent viewpoint. Current Governance Term Commenced: 1st September 2016 |
| Maureen Roe – Foundation Governor
I am a parishioner in St Bartholomew’s Parish, where I serve a s Minister of the Word and an extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. I have lived in St Albans all my life and have always been involved in Catholic Education. As a child I went to SS Alban and Stephen Primary School followed by Loreto College, before training to be a teacher. From 1988 to 2002, I was Headteacher at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, St Albans. From 2002 to 2011, I was Deputy Director of Education for Westminster Diocese. In Nov 2011, I was appointed by Cardinal Vincent Nicholls as a trustee of The Catholic Children’s Society. I am still a trustee and a member of the Finance Committee. I was appointed by the Diocese, as a Foundation governor on the governing body of St Adrians in January 2013. My current roles on the Governing Body are: Safeguarding Governor, Chair of the Strategy and Personnel Group, Chair of the Admissions and Pupil Discipline Committee, Link governor Year 5 and RE link Governor. I am also part of the governors’ group responsible for reviewing the Performance Management of the Head Teacher. It is both a responsibility and privilege to serve both the school and the Diocese as a Foundation Governor. I will continue to contribute, as best I can, to St Adrians continuing development and success. Current Governance Term Commenced: 8th January 2013 |
| Pearce Broderick – Parent Governor
Current Governance Term Commenced: 28th September 2017 |
| Ivor Simpson– Parent Governor
As a mathematics teacher, I began my teaching career in Europe before relocating to central London to pursue a master’s degree in mathematics. Over the past 15 years, I have taught in academically competitive schools in London and further afield. Following the birth of my third daughter, I transitioned to the University of Cambridge, where I took on the role of Principal Assessment Manager in Mathematics and Computer Science. Since 2021, I have been actively involved in preparing British students for prestigious mathematics competitions in the United States. As both an entrepreneur and a former mathematics teacher, I hope to contribute to the governance of St Adrian’s, with a particular focus on finance and estate management. Current Governance Term Commenced: March 2025 |
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Colin Madders – LA Governor Along with my wife Colette, I have been an active member of the St Adrian’s community since our daughter started in reception in 2014 with our son joining shortly thereafter. I was a parent governor of our wonderful school for four years and have now been appointed as the local authority governor. I bring the diverse experience I have gained in the workplace to support the school in delivering the best outcomes for the pupils and the whole community in these challenging and changing times. Current Governance Term Commenced: March 2021 Elizabeth Lizzio – Foundation Governor
I am a parishioner in St Bartholomew’s Catholic church. I serve as a Minister of the Word; PPC vice-chair; and head the Youth Group where we aim to improve links with St Adrian’s and get the young people more involved in the Masses. I feel privileged to be a Foundation governor of St Adrian’s and will bring my previous experience to support the school. Current Governance Term Commenced: October 2023 |
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Paula Ong – Clerk to the Governors As a past member of the St Adrians community, (my two children attended the school) I am happy to be involved again as the Clerk to the Governing Body. I bring my project management experience to the role and feel privileged to work with such a committed and engaged Governing Body. |
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