Born in Wolverhampton , Mrs Maggie Hazeldine has worked in education for over 30 years and is currently Principal at St Edmund’s Catholic Academy where she herself was educated many years ago! Proud of her Catholic education , this has allowed Mrs Hazeldine to access truly aspirational learning communities across the country. She spent her undergraduate years at York University studying English Literature, and a post-graduate year at Nottingham University studying English and Drama before beginning her early career in sixth form teaching in London.

Returning to Wolverhampton after 11 years, Mrs Hazeldine completed a Masters in Education whilst taking on a range of roles within Wolverhampton College leading to the post of Director of Teaching and Learning. The call to return to Catholic Education came 9 years ago, first as Vice Principal and now Principal. She believes high quality, faith-filled education creates people of character and compassion. This is her mission.

Lisa was born and raised in Sandwell. She recently moved from Sandwell to Wolverhampton in 2021 with her family. As a parent of a child learning at SS Mary and John, she is delighted to be on the local governing board supporting the school as a representation of the parents. She is a qualified chartered accountant within the public sector, with over 20 years’ experience in finance. She has a passion for improving public services by enabling better decision making when spending from the public purse. She has recently joined the board of directors for the West Midlands Combined Authority as a business representative. As parent governor she is always available for parents to speak to should you have any concerns or compliments regarding your child’s learning. She looks forward to hearing the views from as many parents as possible.