Gillian grew up in Ealing, attending St Augustine’s Priory Convent School until she left, aged seventeen, to study Modern History at St Catherine’s College, University of Oxford. She remained at St Catz for a further year to complete a Master Of Studies in Modern European History. Gillian joined PricewaterhouseCoopers as a graduate trainee in Transction Services. She spent some time in audit while completing her Chartered Accountancy exams. After qualifying, Gillian performed a variety of accountancy roles in practice and in industry before taking an extended career break with the arrival of her two daughters. Gillian, her husband and daughters moved to Chalfont St Giles two years ago and both children are happily settled at St Joseph’s school. Gillian has returned to work and is the Finance Manager at the Chiltern Open Air Museum. She and her family are active members of the parish and enjoy attending the family mass. In her spare time, Gillian likes to go for dog walks, do yoga and see friends and family.

Simon retired in 2017 moving to Chalfont St Peter and is an active member of St Joseph’s Parish. He and his wife, Karey, have two grown-up children and three grandchildren now living in the parish who will attend St Joseph’s Primary. Having spent over forty years working in the City of London, for various multinational companies and previously being a school governor in the Diocese of Westminster, Simon would like to help the school grow and develop as a place where children can feel safe becoming the best people they can be. He welcomes the opportunity of working with his fellow governors and the school management team to overcome the challenges of the future.

Caroline was born in London, in Dollis Hill. From an early age she aspired to be a teacher. After studying in St. Mary's University, Strawberry Hill, she gained both an English and an Education Degree. She has been in teaching for over 24 years and is passionate about providing the very best for every child in her care. She married in Rome in 2001 and was privileged to meet and receive a marital blessing from Pope John Paul II.  Caroline has three boys, who attend The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School in London. She is a keen theatregoer, with her favourite production being 'Les Miserables'.

Margaret was born in Liverpool and spent her early years of teaching in various schools in Liverpool. She moved with her husband Edward and their 4 children to her present home in Chesham Bois 35 years ago where she resumed her teaching career until her retirement. She has travelled extensively abroad and has spent time living in Holland, Paris and Texas with her family. Margaret is an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and is involved in many aspects of parish life including running Catechetical programmes, Children’s Liturgy, Bible Study and Prayer Groups. She is currently involved as the Education/Welfare co-ordinator for the Oasis Project, in re-settling a refugee family from the Middle East. Her many interests include theatre, reading, cooking and gardening. She finds great joy spending time with her 11 grandchildren, 2 of whom are pupils at St. Joseph’s.

Teresa grew up in South London, attending La Retraite Convent Grammar School before studying PhD at Middlesex Hospital and Queen Elizabeth College, University of London. After two years of post-doctoral research Teresa joined the pharmaceutical industry where she has been involved in drug development with a number of companies for over twelve years. Teresa now works for an international clinical research service provider to the pharmaceutical industry, the EU office of which is head-quartered in Maidenhead. Teresa and her husband Chris moved from Croydon to Gerrards Cross in 1996.  They have two grown up children, Alicia and Christopher. Teresa is an active member of St. Joseph's Church and a trustee of the Alistair Roberts Memorial Fund Charity. To relax Teresa enjoys yoga, theatre ballet, eating good food rather than cooking it, and gardening.

Andrzej Blacha, Foundation Governor

Andrzej moved from London to Chalfont St. Peter with his wife and 3 young daughters in 2021. Two of them are at St. Josephs school and the youngest one cannot wait to join them.

After graduating in maths and risk management, he has held roles across finance and risk functions within the insurance industry in Dutch and British companies. He is passionate about efficiency and sustainability, and improving ways of working. Andrzej would like to give back to the fantastic local community by helping the school to continue growing as a caring, stimulating and nurturing place for the children. He is a family man with interests in sports, languages, and spending time in nature, to name a few.

Ryan moved to Chalfont St Peter in 2010 with his wife Sarah. Now with 2 young children, who both attend and love St Josephs School.

He has great affection for St Josephs Church having been married there in 2013 and both children later being christened.

His entire professional career has been within the property sector, having worked within estate agency for the past 20 years at both a well-respected independent agent and a premium corporate agency. This has allowed him to develop a skill set, for team management, resolution, negotiation and effective marketing to deliver the message of the strategy that is desired to be delivered. Having opened his own agency in 2020 with his wife Sarah which is named after his children, it has allowed him to fulfil his passion of connecting people and property on an even more personal basis.

He is a family man with interests in art, design, cooking and new adventures.