Our Governors

I joined the Governing board in January 2023 as an elected Parent Governor. With a background in teaching/school leadership and now working with Somerset County Council to support vulnerable learners I have a good understanding of the education system and the challenges that schools can face in order to achieve the best for its pupils. I attend Belmont Church in Exeter and am strongly committed to supporting the Christian ethos of St Michael’s. I have two children at St Michael’s and just love being part of this vibrant and supportive community. As a parent I am invested in making sure that all pupils at St Michael’s have access to an education that excites them and inspires curiosity about the wonderful world around them.  

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Emma Bone - Deputy Headteacher and Associate Member

My name is Lowenna Faull, and I am a foundation Governor at St Michael’s. I live in Heavitree with husband and teenage son and daughter both of whom loved being at St Michael’s. My professional life was spent in local government in Manchester and Liverpool, and later Exeter, working in management roles for urban regeneration and creative community projects. I am now a writer, as well as giving time to various causes that I am passionate about, one particular interest is in how best to support ‘looked after children.’   Education is a wonderful gift that unlocks so many opportunities for positive futures, and I am delighted to be a part of a wonderfully talented team that delivers this, every day to our children.

My name is Johnny Gedye and I am a Co-opted Governor at St Michael’s. I live in Heavitree, where I also grew up, so being involved with the school feels especially meaningful. Schools play a central role in their communities, and I’m keen to support St Michael’s in continuing to be a place where children feel confident, supported and able to thrive. My professional life is spent working as Head of Client Partnerships at Good Growth, where I lead teams working with large organisations on strategy, performance and delivery in the US and UK. Alongside this, I am Chair of Trustees at Park Life Heavitree, a local community hub, which gives me practical experience of governance, safeguarding and supporting people to do their best work. I’m really looking forward to working with the leadership team, staff and wider school community, and to doing what I can to help St Michael’s continue to be a strong and positive place for every child.

My name is Hannah Harrison and I'm one of the Foundation Governors. I have two sons at St Michael’s.  We have lived in Heavitree for nearly 20 years, and love being a part of the wonderful wider community.

My working life is spent in the world of academic publishing, and I have held various roles in the sector, including leadership, project management and operations management. I hope to use some of my skills and experience to benefit the school in my role as a governor.

I have also been very involved with the PTFA since my eldest child joined the school, and I’m excited to be able to work with our fantastic leadership, staff and school community as a governor as well, to continue to make St Michael’s a place for our children to thrive.

My name is Alex Honey and I am the assistant curate at St Michael and All Angels Church in Heavitree. I attended Exeter University (2018-2021), before spending three years at Oxford University reading Theology, and was thrilled to take up a post, after ordination in June 2024, in Heavitree. I have a keen interest in education in general, but in particular I see my role as helping to ensure that the school maintains a Christian ethos which can underpin its academic and pastoral success. I hope to be a regular friendly face around the school, and to get to know the staff, students, and teachers during my time serving the people of Heavitree.

My name is George Marshall and I am a Parent Governor. I have lived in Heavitree for the last ten years and my boys attend St Michael’s.  

I currently work for the City Council as a town planning manager. Working for the Council gives me a good insight into the amazing work of the public sector but also the real challenges we face, including in our schools. I come from a family of teachers and so I understand the massive efforts which our staff make to give our children the best start they can. I really look forward to helping St Michael's in a small way in continuing to be fantastic school it is.

My name is Chris Neagle, and I am a foundation Governor at St Michael’s. I've lived in many different cities, starting in Liverpool, then onto Exeter age 5, to Bristol for university, then onto London in the band years, and finally (full circle) back to Exeter where we have now planted firm roots to grow our family in Heavitree with my wife, daughter and son. My daughter currently attends St. Michael's.

My professional life is spent as a Senior Data Analytics Consultant and, within my role, I also help to provide governance and leadership guidance for many global clients. I am very much looking forward to working with the wider team and supporting them with my skill sets.  I am eager to help in any way I can to ensure the continuation of St. Michael's reputation for being a strong pillar of our local community that provides the opportunities for every child to thrive and achieve greatness.

My name is Ben Rabjohns and I am the priest at St Michael’s Church in Heavitree. I’ve been in post since the end of November 2021, and part of my role is to be a governor at St Michael’s School. It is always a joy to welcome the school to St Michael’s Church for special services and to visit the school for collective worship each week. Being involved in schools has always been a big part of my work as a priest and is one of the things about my work which brings me joy. It is lovely that there are such close links between St Michael’s School and the church, and I enjoy working closely with the school and supporting its work in any way I can, but especially in my role as a governor.  

I have been a teacher for almost 20 years and have worked in two different large primary schools in that time. I have worked as a class teacher across KS2 and have taken on a number of other, varied responsibilities alongside my teaching role, including leading English across both schools, overseeing Initial Teacher Training and leading PE. I have been involved in extra-curricular provision, including leading residential opportunities, and I spent time on the PTA committee as a staff representative in my last school.  

As a classroom practitioner, I feel I can bring extensive and varied classroom experience to the Local Governing Body and can give an accurate reflection of the learning experiences of pupils in the classroom. Furthermore, as an English subject lead, I can also bring a current picture of English across the school. Since English is both crucial and hugely wide in its role, including reading, writing and phonics, I feel that this insight is enormously helpful in discussions with governors around school priorities, actions and impact.  

I am committed to the pupils in this school and feel strongly about providing them with the best possible learning opportunities during their time with us. 

My name is Naya Tsentourou and I joined the governing board as a Foundation Governor in January 2026. As an academic at the University of Exeter I have held a range of leadership responsibilities and I have experience in strategic planning, data collection, budget holding, and data-informed decision-making. I also have a strong understanding of inclusive pedagogy and I have worked with disadvantaged students in secondary schools and HE settings in Liverpool, Manchester, and Lancaster. I serve on the PTFA of the Greek School of Exeter, currently based at Wonford Methodist Church.

I have two children in St Michael’s and I deeply value the school’s commitment to diversity and belonging. I am originally from Greece, my partner is from Poland, and our children are raised trilingual. I believe different multicultural voices need to be heard and represented across the school and I love the warm and welcoming community at St Michael’s and across Heavitree.

I joined St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust in 2022 and now clerk for four local schools, providing administrative support to their Local Governing Bodies. Previously, I have taught IB and A Level German, and worked as a junior school Teaching Assistant, as well as in translation proofreading.

I find the clerking role interesting, rewarding and enjoyable, particularly because it is varied and draws on my organisational and written communication skills, and gives me opportunities for continuous professional development and for building relationships with others.

I always come away from Local Governing Body meetings feeling inspired by how deeply our governors and school leaders care about achieving the best possible outcomes for our children. I feel privileged to serve our school community in my role as clerk.

To contact the governors or the clerk, please email: mic.clerk@stcmat.org