Our Governors
The Multi-Academy Trust Board and the Governing Body work with the Executive Headteacher, the Head of School and the staff at St. Luke's Catholic Academy to make sure the school provides a good quality of education for all its pupils. For Information about the trust please see the Trust Website Link on the top of the page. Or click here
Governors have three main roles:
- to provide strategic direction for the school;
- to act as a critical friend to the headteacher
- and to ensure accountability.
To contact the Chair of Governors please email the clerk to governors clerk@ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk
Please note - your enquiry will be sent to the chair person of the local governing body of the school you are enquiring about.
Our Governors
Hervé Rolland
Mr Rolland completed a master's degree in business in 1998 in France with a specialisation in International Marketing. Mr Rolland moved to the UK in 1999 and gradually developed an expertise in developing British premium and luxury brands globally through several career assignments. Since 2018 he has been working as an independent strategy adviser and a business coach guiding the CEOs and Business Owners of small & medium sized businesses on how to grow their business nationally and internationally. Mr Rolland is a practicing catholic and is passionate about Education and has been a Chair of Governors at St Luke’s Catholic Primary School in Harlow since 2023.
Rev Tony Rowley
Tony went to St Mark's school, Harlow at the age of 11 and left school at 16 to do an apprenticeship in chemistry. After twenty years he went to Plater College in Oxford to do a diploma and then onto university to do a degree in Theology. Tony has been involved in education for over twenty years, as a teacher of RE and a head of department in secondary schools. He has a keen interest in the Catholic education system at all levels. Tony was ordained a permanent deacon in 2021.
Gerard Morris
Gerard moved to Harlow 4 years ago to be near his family. Before retiring Gerard worked at Whipps Cross Hospital for 37 years starting as a hospital electrician and finishing as the electrical estates manager for the hospital.
The Catholic Church has always been integral in his life and for his family.
Theresa Walstow
Theresa Walstow was born in Epping, and attended St Marys' Catholic Primary School in Chingford followed by St Paul's Secondary School in Woodford Green (now Trinity Catholic High School). Theresa was a former secondary school teacher, (subject specialism being Food Technology, Textiles, Child Development and Health and Social Care, for 32 years plus.
Theresa is fully committed to the importance and provision of Catholic Education for our children.
Mr Kendal qualified as a teacher from Liverpool Hope in 1995, with B.Ed Theology and Religious Studies. Mr Kendal was a Headteacher for ten years in a one form entry Catholic Primary school in Hertfordshire, before becoming the Executive Headteacher of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust in Harlow, Essex (April 2017) Mr Kendal is passionate about developing a love of learning, for children to learn to love themselves and to love others.
Anthony Assuah
Anthony moved to Harlow with his family three years ago and is passionate about serving the local community and supporting the wellbeing and development of children.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration (2021) and an LLB (2016) from GIMPA, a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Political Science (2009) from the University of Ghana, and a UK NEBOSH Health and Safety Certificate (2025).
As a Governor, Anthony brings his experience and passion for safeguarding, health and safety, and child development. He is committed to helping foster a safe, caring and inclusive Catholic environment where every child is valued, protected and encouraged to flourish in faith, learning and life.
Victoria McNaughton, Staff Governor
Janice Bernardo
Janice is a senior clinical leader in the NHS and a Chartered Physiotherapist for over 20 years following her moved from the Philippines. She has a significant experience in health and care system leadership and has led numerous multiorganisational transformation and strategic works.
As a member of our local parish, Janice is passionate on creating opportunities for young people to strengthen their faith and compassion through community service in an inclusive way.
Carla Drobo-Ampem
Anne-Marie Kendal, Head of School