For many years Andrew has tutored people with long term health conditions, helping them manage their long-term conditions, on courses across Devon. He has also worked with carers of people with chronic health conditions on courses designed to help them perform their caring role to the best of their ability.
He is currently teaching refugees on a voluntary basis, helping them to improve their English Language skills in preparation for the qualifications they will need.
As a governor of St Joseph's he is committed to supporting the education for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and the Catholic ethos of the school.

Deacon Tim is based at St Joseph’s Parish, Newton Abbot. Tim has an education background having worked as a teacher for many years in Secondary Schools in London, and more recently at St Cuthbert Mayne School in Torquay. After retiring from teaching Tim was ordained a deacon for the Catholic Diocese of Plymouth. Tim has been involved with the governors of St Joseph’s School since 2008.

Shelley was honoured to be asked to join the Local Governing Board as a Parent Governor at St Joseph's. She was appointed in September 2023. Shelley has two children, the eldest has moved on to secondary school and the youngest is still at St Joseph's. Shelley has a strong family connection with the school, having attended herself and her dad before her. In January 2025, Shelley joined the school staff team as Teaching Assistant. As a Governor, and parent, Shelley will be building a solid relationship between the Church and our school.

Fr George is a priest from Nigeria, precisely Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Imo State. He is currently assisting at St.Joseph's Church in Newton Abbot. Fr George loves listening to music and singing as well. He equally enjoys playing football and basketball and he is a jovial person. Fr George joined the LCB in October 2024.

Jana is originally from Czech Republic and is currently assisting in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Newton Abbot with children's liturgy. She feels privileged to be able to help the school community as Foundation Governor to protect and preserve Catholic values and ensure children can grow in their faith. Her daughter is attending St. Joseph's Catholic school and her son moved from St. Joseph's to secondary school. Jana has formal legal education and is currently working in retail.