Our Governors

The Governing Body works alongside the Education Schools Commission for the Archdiocese of Southwark (Sponsors). Together with the Academy Leadership Team, we all strive to ensure every child at the Academy receives the best education possible, whilst also addressing some of the issues that are impacting on progress.

Please also see declarations of interest below:

Matthew Ringham, Chair of Governors

Headteacher at OLSPN.

Stephen Kelly, Vice Chair

Employed at St Michael's Catholic College.

Michael Fargen, Foundation Governor 

Prior work with the Academy - ceased December 2022.

James Potter, Headteacher

Employed at the school.

Chevon Whyte, Parent Governor

Chevon was appointed in July 2024. 

Claire Garland, Staff Governor

Employed at the school.

Martina Maurer, Parent Governor

I have lived on and off in Greenwich since 2010 and my twin daughters attend SMA.

I am a secondary school teacher for Maths, RE and Drama, having worked at various schools in the UK and abroad.

After the birth of my girls, I took a career break and supported our family to transfer to the US.

There I worked as a volunteer for the council and other charities. Mainly tutoring maths at schools across the district and helping vulnerable families by giving them the support needed.

I have 4 years of experience as a board member on a disciplinary committee at a German secondary school.

I am committed to using my skills and experiences to make a positive contribution to the children’s education and the wider school community at SMA.

Tony Halmos, Co-opted Governor

• Governing Board
• Resources Committee

Tony was appointed in September 2018. He was Director of Public Relations for the City of London Corporation for 21 years until retirement in October 2015. He is now a visiting professor in the Policy Institute at King's College, London, focussing on key London issues. He is a Community Director and Company Member for St Matthew Academy.

Alison Billenness, Governor

Alison was appointed in June 2025.