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Meet the Executive

 

Andrew Celano,

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Accounting Officer

Andrew was appointed as CEO and began his role in September 2021.  Prior to that, he served as Headteacher of St. Mary's Catholic School, Bishop's Stortford, from 2015 to 2021.  He brings to the role experience from the Independent and State Sector, as well as many years experience as a Head of Humanities, Assistant Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in various Hertfordshire schools.

 

Andrew Howard,

Chief Finance Officer

Andy was initially appointed as the Finance Manager at St. Mary's Catholic School, Bishop's Stortford.  He was appointed as the Trust CFO in September 2021 and brings with him a wealth of experience in the Academy sector, primarily as a fully qualified Chartered Accountant working with commercial companies auditing within the Academy sector.

 

Barbara O'Connor

Primary School Improvement Executive Head

Barbara is Executive Headteacher at St. Joseph's Waltham Cross and also works directly for the Trust as part of the Executive on our School Improvement priorities listed in our Trust Development Plan.  She also leads on Safeguarding across the Trust.

 

Michelle Keating

Primary School Improvement Executive Head

Michelle is Executive Headteacher at St. Thomas of Canterbury, Puckeridge, Cross and also works directly for the Trust as part of the Executive on our School Improvement priorities listed in our Trust Development Plan.  She also leads on Health and Safety across the Trust.