Governance

Governance
Meet the Governors

St Francis and St Clare Annual Reports and Financial Statements Board of Directors Governance

St Francis and St Clare Legal Documents

Governance Arrangements

Board of Directors	Governors
Dr Chris Walker - Chair	Mr Michael Shipley - Chair
Ms Geraldine Walker - Vice Chair	Mr Gianluca Bellavia - Vice Chair
Mrs Marie-Nicole Anderton	Ms Cathy Corbett
Mgr Canon Mark Crisp	Mr Thomas Corrigan
Mr Richard Morgan	Mrs Alison Durnall
Mrs Ann Shorthouse	Dr Obuks Ejohwomu
	Mr Gethyn Ellis
	Ms Sarah Fellows
	Mrs Maggie Hazeldine - Principal

Gianluca Bellavia

Type of Governor: Foundation
Link Governor Role: RE and Catholic Life, Finance; Vice Chair

I am Gianluca Bellavia, known as Gian to most people. I was born in Wolverhampton and attended St Edmund’s back when it was a school not an academy (2006-2013). Once leaving sixth form, I studied Pharmacy at the University of Birmingham, whilst working as a store assistant at Aldi on the weekends. After a year of studying, I decided that Pharmacy wasn’t going to be my long term career path. Instead, I progressed through the ranks at Aldi over the following 3 years and finally became a Store Manager, to which I still hold the position. I have a wife, who also attended St Edmund’s, and we have an 18 month old daughter who keeps us busy! I attend SS Peter and Paul’s in the parish of Blessed Carlo Acutis, where you will regularly see me playing the organ during Sunday service. This will be my first post as a school Governor and I am grateful to be posted at St Edmund’s. I am keen to see the faith still embedded in all that is taught.

Cathy Corbett

Type of Governor: Foundation
Link Governor Role: School Improvement, SEND

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Tom Corrigan

Type of Governor: Foundation
Link Governor Role: Sixth Form

Alison Durnall

Type of Governor: Staff

My name is Alison Durnall. I have worked in education for 18 years, undertaking various roles. My most challenging and rewarding career was working for West Midlands Ambulance Service as a senior controller, answering 999 calls. No two calls were ever the same, and although a lot of the work could be upsetting, there were also those remarkable moments too. I have been married for 27 years. We have two dogs and three wonderful children. My two eldest sons are paramedics, and my youngest son is in year 10 and about to embark on his GCSEs. They all make me proud every single day, and I would say they are by far my greatest achievement. I have previously been a Local Advisory Committee Member for Dudley Academies Trust. I am very passionate about “every child matters” and “no child should be left behind." Every child is morally and legally entitled to an education, and if, by being a Governor, I can support this and raise standards of achievement, then I would say it’s a job worth doing.

Obuks Ejohwomu

Type of Governor: Foundation
Link Governor Role: Pupil Premium

My name is Obuks Ejohwomu. I come from a staunch Catholic family in Nigeria and work as an Associate Professor at the University of Manchester. I have extensive experience in civil engineering and a strong commitment to education. I am happily married and have children. I am also proud to be an uncle to two students at St Edmund's Catholic Academy. I am passionate about supporting the school's mission of caring for students and fostering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Gethyn Ellis

Type of Governor: Parent Governor
Link Governor Role: Health & Safety

My name is Gethyn Ellis. I grew up in Abertridwr, South Wales, and hold a degree in Business as well as a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Wales, Swansea. Since 2007, I have been running a Microsoft Data Platform consultancy and training business. I am a published author and an international conference speaker. Currently, I reside in Wolverhampton with my wife, our four children, and our dog, Ralph. I have been a Parent Governor at St Edmund’s since 2017.

Sarah Fellows

Type of Governor: Parent Governor
Link Governor Role: TBC

I grew up in a small town in North Wales but moved to the Wolverhampton for university where I studied European Studies with Spanish. I now live in Tettenhall with my husband and two children. My early career was in banking where I worked as an Area Manager in Financial Planning. I resigned from this position during maternity leave and had a career break with my children. When my daughter turned 5, I returned to work, this time in the education sector, initially in a school office before moving into my current pastoral role, where I am Attendance and Medical Officer and also Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. I am a happily married mum of two children; my daughter is at St Edmund’s; on a personal front, I am a keen environmentalist, I like to jog (slowly) with friends and I also sing alto in a Military Wives choir.

Michael Shipley

Type of Governor: Foundation, Chair
Link Governor Role: Safeguarding; Chair

My name is Mike Shipley, I grew up in North Staffs. At school I was not the best student, much preferring rugby and being outdoors. At 17 I joined the Royal Air Force as an Avionics Engineer, a job I held for the next 30 years. I was lucky enough to work with some fantastic people and visit over 40 countries. I was involved in designing and delivering military engineering training for over 10 years. I now work as a lecturer delivering engineering training to students up to degree level. For my education I left school with 4 O levels and 3 CSEs; I received a HND in Engineering as a part of my trade training in the RAF, and I also studied with the Open University to gain a Science Degree and Post Graduate qualifications in Maths and Science Education. A Catholic, I've been married for over 30 years and have 4 children, all have now left school and are working or at university.