Meet our Governors
Mr J P Madden - Chair of Governors
Paul was born and raised in the Warrington area. He attends Warrington Parish Church where, as a child, he was an altar server. He has had a considerable career in education, governance, senior leadership and business over many years, during which time, his teaching, leadership and management have been judged as outstanding. He is also on the Governing Board at a High School in the Northwest. As a Foundation Governor appointed by the Diocesan Board and as the Chair of Governors, Paul is committed to seeing all staff and students achieve maximum fulfilment and satisfaction in their roles and lives. Paul is also the Safeguarding Governor.
Mr J Coman - Foundation Governor
Jason has recently been appointed as a Foundation Governor for school. He was raised in Howley, Warrington and is well known within the community there. He has been a worshipper at St Elphin's Church (Warrington Parish Church) for 40 years initially starting as a junior choirboy in the late 1970's. He attended Fairfield School under the watchful eye of our former Headteacher Mr Walsh.
Jason has worked in many differing roles over the last 30 years and hopes to utilise some of these experiences for the benefit of the school family.
Jason has a daughter at St Elphin's School. He is keen to promote the school, the welfare of the pupils and the values of Collective Worship.
Jason is also the SEND Governor.
Mrs K Czimbor - Foundation Governor
I was born and raised in Transylvania and I came to live in the UK in 2010. I regularly attend the Church services of St. Elphin’s Church together with my daughter and my son, who is a pupil at St. Elphin’s.
I have had many different positions over the last 20 years and I hope I can transfer some of my experience to my role as Foundation Governor. I am dedicated and committed to supporting the school to reach set goals and to achieve high standards.
I hold child education in high regard and I feel children should be happy and confident to enable them to become the very best they can be. I am determined to work with staff and governors to support the Christian values of the school and promote the best possible education because I believe that every child should have the opportunity to succeed in life. I also believe that each child is unique and capable of succeeding even if they have different learning styles and pace.
Mr P Carty - Local Authority Governor
Paul has recently been appointed as a Local Authority Governor for the school. Born and raised in Warrington he has extensive experience in the finance and management of schools, along with accountancy in private practice and is looking forward to using this experience to help the school grow and develop in the future so everyone can reach their full potential.
Mrs E Brown - Vice Chair / Parent Governor
Emma was born and raised in Warrington, She is a Parent Governor and the Vice Chairperson of the Governing Body.
She currently has two children at St Elphin’s although all 4 of her children have been pupils at school
Emma enjoys working with the staff, parents and children at St Elphin’s and she is an active part of the school community as well as being a founding member of the PTFA of which she is the Chairperson.
Emma has strong ties to our local community as part of The Fairfield and Howley Neighbourhood Project and The Friends of St Elphin’s Park. She hopes to build on relationships between the school, parents and the local community. Emma is also the Governor for pupil premium and sports premium funding.
Miss K Hayes - Foundation Governor
Born and raised in Warrington, Kathryn has been a lifelong worshipper at Warrington Parish Church, St. Elphin’s and is currently a Churchwarden there. Trained as a teacher she worked in local primary schools for over 38 years. A Foundation Governor she is a member of the Admissions panel and the pay panel. She is also the link Governor for Collective Worship and the representative at Governors Forum. Kathryn is committed to seeing that both pupils and staff achieve their full potential in all areas and that they flourish and grow in an environment which reflects the love of God.
Mrs A Astill - Foundation Governor
Adele was appointed Foundation Governor in late 2015 and she is the link Governor for Reading.
Her daughter attends St Elphin's School and together they attend the church on a weekly basis.
She is very passionate about a child's education and Christian Values and believe these to be very important.
Adele has over 10 years experience in Human Resources dealing mainly with employee welfare, offering advice & support.
She hopes this experience will help with her personal development into being a great school Governor.
Mrs J Todd - Foundation Governor
June has lived in the Warrington area for 32 years and attends Warrington Parish Church.
She has worked in education all her career as both a Headteacher and as an Educational
Consultant working across UK and internationally. She is also Chair of an Academy Trust.
Her granddaughter attends St Elphin’s School. As a Foundation Governor appointed by the
Diocesan Board as the Chair of the Curriculum Committee June is committed to working in
partnership with the staff in providing the best education for the pupils and sharing in the
celebrations of the school’s successes.