Governors
Meet The Governors
Edward Arnold - Chair - Foundation/Diocesan Governor
I've been a Governor since July 2021 and am currently Co-Chair of Governors and Chair of the Learning and Standards Committee. I have two children at St Paul's, Issy in Year 5 and Miri in Year 1. I'm an employment lawyer by trade, working with employers on all kinds of employment and HR related issues.
John Walton - Vice Chair - Foundation/PCC Governor
I’m Vice Chair of Governors and Chair of the Finance, Premises, Health & Safety Committee as well as parent to Laura and Jack. Outside of school, I’m a Chartered Accountant working in financial services, specialising in risk management and corporate governance.
Charlotte Dennis - Headteacher - Staff Governor
I joined St Paul's as their headteacher in January 2024 and have absolutely loved becoming part of their family.
As headteacher, I sit on all the committees and I am looking forward to the next part of St Paul's journey.
Karie Wingrove - Teacher - Co-Opted Staff Governor
I have been teaching at St Paul's since September 2021, and I recently joined as a co-opted staff governor. I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of the strategic development of our school. I am on the Learning and Standards Committee.
Kate Robinson - Teacher - Co-Opted Staff Governor
Charlotte Zittel - Parent Governor
I'm Charlotte Zittel, and I joined as a Parent Governor in December 2023. I have three children currently attending St Paul's. My professional background is in strategic planning in higher education, specialising in risk management. I am a member of the Finance, Premises, Health & Safety Committee and the Emergency Response Committee.
Paul Cudby - Ex-Officio Governor
I'm Paul Cudby, vicar of St Paul's with St Mary's since February 2021. I'm in school regularly both as a Governor and leading Collective Worship, often with the Open the Book team which explores Bible stories through acting. I have a background in science and music.
Melanie Havelock - Foundation/PCC Governor
I am the SEND Governor, having only started in the summer of 2023. I am really enjoying being part of such a friendly and committed team. I have two children at St Paul’s: Abby in Year 2 and Alex in Year 4, as well as my son James who has recently gone to secondary school. I am Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion at a primary school in Maidenhead.
Sophia Harrison - Foundation/PCC Governor
I’m Sophia Harrison, a Foundation Governor appointed by St Paul’s Church PCC in January 2024. I am on the Finance, Planning and Health & Safety Committee and the Admissions Committee. I have two children in primary school and have a keen interest in ensuring schools are well-equipped to support all children in achieving their potential. My professional background is in pensions, and I am a professional trustee, sitting on the boards of pension schemes, ensuring they are well governed.
Samantha Moore - Foundation/PCC Governor
I’m Sam and I have recently joined the committed team of Governors at St Paul’s. I serve as Chair of the Learning and Standards Committee and the Attendance Governor. My background is in secondary, further and higher education and I currently run my own business in the health and well-being sector. I have a daughter who attends St Paul’s and is currently in Year 5 called Mia.