St Francis and St Clare Legal Documents
Governance Arrangements
Board of Directors | Governors |
|---|---|
| Dr Chris Walker - Chair | Mr Michael Shipley - Acting Chair |
| Ms Geraldine Walker - Vice Chair | Mr Gianluca Bellavia |
| 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 | |
| Mrs Maggie Hazeldine - Principal | |
| Parent Governor Vacancy |
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
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Alison Durnall
Type of Governor: Staff
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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.
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.
