Senior Leadership Team & Governing Body

After a degree in Psychology at Durham University, pursued interest in financial markets with a Masters in Design Research at RCA, London. Work in investment banking took her to Tokyo and back, and then it was time to raise three children. Melanie has recently completed a Masters in Counselling and a Masters in Theological Studies with Westminster Theological Seminary and continues to dabble in calligraphy.

After graduating from Oxford with a degree in History, Monica has pursued a career in education throughout her working life (apart from a break to bring up two small children), starting in Hereford, then moving to Folkestone, Dulwich and now back to Oxford. In three of these schools she has had middle leadership responsibilities. Married to Anthony, who is ordained, she has enjoyed supporting him in his ministry, currently at St. Michael at the North Gate Church in Oxford. Youth ministry has always been an important part of this, including serving on an Urban Saints summer houseparty since 1986, with a variety of leadership roles.

Keith graduated from Bristol University with a degree in Economics and worked, in a variety
of roles, for an investment management firm in London for 23 years. He moved from the
City to the voluntary sector, taking up the role of Chief Executive of Scripture Union, a
Christian charity inviting children and young people to explore the difference Jesus can make
to the challenges and adventures of life. He subsequently became Chair of Trustees for
Scripture Union and, with his wife, also led a Scripture Union holiday for 8-11s for many
years. He recently concluded eight years as a trustee of Wycliffe Bible Translators. Today
Keith is a trustee of a major pension scheme and a member of his local Anglican church
leadership team in Thame. He was appointed as a governor in June 2024 and chairs the
Finance & General Purposes Committee. Keith is also a trustee of the Kingham Hill Trust.

Keith Edmunds is a member of the Finance & General Purposes Committee. He is a chartered accountant and former CFO with a background in telecommunications and the NHS. Keith is also a trustee of the Kingham Hill Trust and of his local church in north London.

After graduating from Edinburgh with a degree in Architectural History, Marykate studied for her PGCE in Art and Design Secondary level at Goldsmiths University, London.  She worked briefly in the state sector in London before getting married and moving to Oxford, where she works at the Dragon School. Since joining the Dragon, Marykate has worked in a number of different roles – Head of Department, Housemistress to Year 7 and 8 girls, Head of Year and currently is Head of Upper School, Mental Health Lead and a Deputy DSL.  Marykate and her husband Mark (also a teacher) have three children, two currently at senior school and the other with her at the Dragon. They love Oxford as a place to live and are active members of St. Ebbes Church in Oxford.

Born in Glasgow and brought up in a Christian family, she now lives in SW Oxfordshire. Alongside a
corporate career in learning and development both in the UK and France, she studied Systems Thinking
through the Open University. In 2002, after leading a learning consultancy team, she set up Marjory Mair
Associates, a values based, leadership and team coaching company, enabling leaders and teams to flourish
and influence their organisations for good. Married to Tim, she is a member at Wantage Baptist Church
and volunteers as a Street Pastor and at her local Foodbank as well as being an active member of Christian
Business Leaders.

Caroline joined the Board of Governors in 2015.  Her background is firmly rooted in education.  Before retirement she spent 30 years in teaching, 25 of which were with Cheltenham Ladies' College where she had various roles including Head of Maths and Head of Lower College (years 7 to 9).  During this time she also supported her husband in his role as a Housemaster at Dean Close.   She is still involved in education as a tutor in GCSE and A level Mathematics.

Caroline and her husband are active members of St Matthew's Church in Cheltenham.

Studied Natural Science and Management Studies at Cambridge University before embarking in 1987 on a career as an Investment Manager in London. Today Simon is Chief Executive of Universities Superannuation Scheme Investment Management, with responsibility for investing the funds set aside in order to pay pensions to people in the Higher Education sector. He is married to Rachel and they have five children, some of whom are still in full time education. Simon is Church Warden at the Church in his village. He also Chairs the Kingham Hill Trust which owns the School as well as its sister entity, Oak Hill Theological College in North London.

A parent of two children at Kingham Hill School who have boarded from First to Fourth Form. An Army Nurse by profession with specialist interest in mental health promotion. A qualified teacher of learning and skills having taught BTEC and Access to Higher Education, and University Lecturer in Nursing. A church treasurer and trustee of North End Baptist Church, where she is married to Athos. Her offshore sailing and adventurous skiing holidays have progressed to canal boating and walking holidays.

After growing up in Oxford, took Degrees in Biochemistry (Birmingham University); Theology (Oak Hill College) and History (PhD, University of Stirling). Taught History and Theology at Oak Hill Theological College after a curacy in the North West before moving to Edgbaston to become Vicar of a parish church, currently also serving as Area Dean. Governor at the Blue Coat School Birmingham and formerly at Trent Church of England School, Cockfosters. Married to Sam with three school-aged children, two girls and a boy.

Born in Hertfordshire, he was then educated at Oxford, where he read Zoology followed by a PGCE. He then pursued roles in educational technology development with the Microelectronics in Education Programme and Research Machines. A long subsequent career in technology, media, services and international marketing then followed, including positions with Dell Computer and Avid Technology. He now works for the University of Oxford, specifying new systems projects for education and administration. Married to Sally (Vicar of Charlbury), with four children and five grandchildren, his interests include caving and mountaineering.