About Our Members & Trustees
All governors serve for a term of four years. The Chair and Vice Chair are elected annually and serve a term of one year at a time. The Full Governing Body meets 5 times each year. The Finance and Resources Committee is a sub-committee of the main governing body. Its purpose is to be responsible for reviewing the effectiveness of the system of internal financial control, operating within the School, as well as audit and risk management.Members of St Mary’s CE Academy Trust
The current Members of the Trust are:
The current Governors (trustees) for Academic Year 2025/2026 are:
Meet the Governors
Mrs Charlote Johnson
Member
Diocese of St Albans
17/10/2024 –
Charlotte the Deputy Director of Education for the Diocese of St Albans Schools Team and advises 137 schools within the Diocese on school effectiveness. Charlotte is also the team lead for Racial Justice.
The Venerable Janet Mackenzie
Member
Archdeacon of Hertford
Diocese of St Albans
01/09/2016 –
Janet Mackenzie because Archdeacon of Hertford in September 2016 and has worked I the Diocese of St Albans since her Ordination.
Rev Elizabeth Fellows
Member
Foundation Governor and Incumbant
Diocese of St Albans
30/04/2025 –
Elizabeth Fellows became the Team Vicar at Cheshunt Team Ministry (with special responsibility for Cheshunt, St Mary). She served her curacy in a church in Tottenham, and is looking forward to supporting the Cheshunt community and St Mary’s CE High School.
Mrs Sarah Willis
Member and Trustee
Parent Governor
Chair of Governors
07/03/2022 – 06/03/2026
Sarah Willis is current Chair of Governors for St Mary’s. Elected in 2022 as a parent governor, Sarah was previously a governor for a local primary school. She is a marketing professional with a background in the energy sector.
Mrs Maureen Bruce
Trustee
Foundation Governor
30/11/2023 – 29/11/2027
Maureen Bruce is now retired from full time employment, but has extensive experience in youth work.
Maureen is committed to the school and its ethos and has served as a Diocesan Governor at St Mary’s school for years having held various roles on different committees.
Mrs Pat Higgins
Trustee
Foundation Governor
23/06/2023 – 22/06/2027
Pat has a wealth of experience as an ex theatre nurse, running systems and ensuring pinpoint accuracy of processes.
Pat is also heavily involved in our local church, supporting events as well as vulnerable people, and is always ready with a smile for those who need it.
She joined the governing body to share her positivity with our students and staff, and is an asset to our governing body.
Ms Rachel Stringer
Trustee
Foundation Governor
01/01/2024 – 31/12/2028
Rachel is the Governance Professional at Beaumont School, St Albans. She is also an Educational Consultant with the Schools Team of the Diocese of St Albans.
She was Chair of Governors of a Hertfordshire primary school for several years and in 2023 received an award for Outstanding Service from the Hertfordshire Association of School Governors.
She has a BA in History from Bristol University and a MPhil in International Relations from Cambridge University.
Ms Margaret Fletcher
Trustee
Foundation Governor
01/01/2024 – 31/12/2028
Margaret has extensive experience in a commercial environment where she specialised in procurement of soft and hard services.
Now retired, Margaret is a strong supporter of St Mary’s using her knowledge and experience.
Mr Martin Finegan
Trustee
Parent Governor
11/03/2024 – 10/03/2028
Martin is a passionate and accomplished learning and development specialist, ministerial leader, and community advocate with over two decades of experience spanning education, charity operations, youth engagement, and organisational leadership. He is a strong advocate for young people and combines faith with practicality.
Mr Richard Vaughan
Trustee
Staff Governor
Headteacher
01/01/2024 –
Ms Louise Douglas
Trustee
Staff Governor
19/07/2023 – 18/07/2027
Louise came into teaching after graduating from university and working in the commercial field. She trained as a teacher through the PGCE process and is an experienced member of staff.
Louise is involved with youth work outside of school and her aim is to inspire students with a love of learning as well as a love for the environment around them.
Mr Wayne Smith
Trustee
Staff Governor
19/05/2025 – 18/05/2029
Wayne joined St Mary’s in 2011, coming from working in the IT Industry for both the Public and Private sectors. During this time, he has progressed to become the ICT Manager. Wayne is passionate about technology and its uses within the school.
