Phil Knox-Roberts

My name is Phil Knox-Roberts, the Chair of Governors.

I joined the board in late 2019 as a parent governor before being co-opted a year later.

My background is in the music industry; formerly General Manager and marketing director at Warner Bros before setting up a number of my own businesses. I am somewhat of an all-rounder but my main experience is in marketing, planning and management. I have sat on boards of businesses and trade bodies and chaired various committees across the business and I am keen to bring some of that experience to the school.

Margaret Fletcher

My name is Margaret Fletcher and I am the current vice-chair of Governors. I’ve been a Governor at St Michael’s for 26 years -initially as a parent governor (my son was only 5 when I started!) and subsequently as a Co-opted one. In my professional life I work for HMRC and bring my financial knowledge and a lifelong love of learning to the Governing Board. I am currently undertaking an MA in classics with the Open University showing one is never too old to study!

Saima Hussain-Sheikh

I joined as a parent governor in 2021 and I am also the nominated SEND governor. I have a significant interest in ensuring the continued excellence and improvement of St Michaels Primary school as my children attend the school currently. I am keen to ensure children can achieve to the best of their abilities and are happy and confident.  I have nearly 15 years of experience working for the NHS to support our providers in delivering the Patient Safety and Quality agenda. I have enjoyed getting to know the excellent staff at the school and admire their dedication and professionalism. I look forward to supporting the success of St Michaels Primary school for many more years to come. 

Jennifer Woodham

My name is Jennifer Woodham. I joined as a co-opted governor in 2022. I have one child at the school currently, with a second hoping to start in September. I'm really keen to contribute to the continuing success of the school. In my professional life, I work for a healthcare regulator. I manage a team of investigators looking into fitness to practise matters. In my free time, I like to run.

Gemma Stagg

I have been a parent governor since 2021, I decided to become a governor as I have two children currently at  St Michael’s and I’m passionate about the schools progress and the children’s education during their time  here . I am also the health and safety governor. In my personal life I am a hairdresser with over 25 years experience.

Katherine Green

I joined the governing board at St. Michael’s as a Co-opted governor in June 2023 and I now chair the Curriculum and Learning committee. Before joining St. Michaels, I spent 7 years as a governor at my own children’s primary school in West Berkshire and over the years have been involved in various aspects of governance. I think the governance role is an important one and find it a really rewarding experience that involves learning new skills and giving something back to the community at the same time.

I work for a local not-for-profit organisation that specialises in connecting people with the nature on their doorstep. I am a big advocate for outdoor learning and love to see how this is done in school.

In my spare time I like to go for walks, runs and anything else that involves spending time outdoors.

Daniel Smith

I have been a Parent Governor since June 2024. I am also the Vice Chair for the Finance and Premises committee, part of the full Governing Board. My son goes to St Michaels and is thriving under the guidance of the teaching faculty and the facilities we are currently able to provide. I am a member of the Royal Air Force  with over 25 years served, this has given me opportunities and experiences that I can bring to this role to enhance and further the great work being done to ensure the future of the School.