Trustees
The Trustees of both charities have overall legal responsibility; they are responsible for ensuring that the charities are run in accordance with their stated primary objectives, provide strategic leadership and robust accountability to the school and ensure that their assets are protected.
The trustees are elected by the members of the Association or can be co-opted by other trustees.
New trustees require two references as well as a DBS and Section 128 check. They undergo an orientation session to brief them on their legal obligations under charity and company law, the content of the memorandum and articles of association, the decision-making processes, the business plan as well as recent financial performance of the charity. They are given a tour of the building and an outline of current projects. Significant training in all areas of compliance continues throughout their term.
Working as a team, the trustees give their time voluntarily to support, and challenge the Leadership team as they strive for the best outcomes for the children. The trustees meet twice a term formally, but in practice usually meet more often and in smaller groups and with their counterparts within the school depending on their portfolio.
The school is always keen to strengthen the Board with trustees from beyond the school with the relevant knowledge and experience.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a trustee, please email the school office at schooloffice@stpaulssteinerschool.org.
The Board is:
Tali Silver
Chair
Email: trustees4@stpaulssteinerschool.org
An art-historian by education, what I’m really fascinated by is contemporary culture and the people that are moving it further; be it in dance, music, writing, art, activism and how it is all connected to our times.
London is a vibrant metropolis where it is guaranteed to encounter people from anywhere in the world, each with different life experiences than one's own. I find this diversity fascinating, presenting endless opportunities to learn and grow into a more compassionate and aware person.
To be able to consider the varied point of views of those less noticed within the structures we live, learn and work, and to strive to implement progress as a constant practice within the school towards awareness and inclusion, has infinite potential in our school setting.
It is great honour to support this vision for St. Paul’s Steiner School and help maintain and expand it to radiate to the many communities surrounding the school to truly become integrated with our neighbours, modelling inclusivity to all.
Vacant
Quality of Education Early Years
Roberta Renton
Finance
Email: trustees14@stpaulssteinerschool.org
Roberta has years of experience working in Accounting and Finance, and has most recently been working with independent schools as both a director and a trustee.
Roberta and her globetrotting family (2 adults, 2 kids and a cat named Barney) have lived in the UK, Canada and the USA. She has a strong affinity for and connection to Steiner education as her son attended the Chicago Waldorf School in the US.
Vacant
Premises
Dominique Moore
Communications
Email: trustees16@stpaulssteinerschool.org
Dominique is a successful actor, producer, and mentor. Six years ago, she established DMA London, which mentors and coaches young actors all over the world. As the Founder and Director of DMA, Dominique has experience in creating and implementing marketing and communications strategies that are not only engaging but accessible to all. Dominique is also the founder of Non-Profit organisation The DMA Foundation and is a trustee on the board of the National Youth Arts Trust which exists to address “inequality in the performing arts industry and to ensure a career in the Arts is accessible to all”
She is passionate about creating opportunities for positive change, and believes her role as the Communications Trustee for St Paul's Steiner School will give her the opportunity to do this.
Mark Dalton
Development
Email: trustees8@stpaulssteinerschool.org
Mark has worked in the finance industry for more than 25 years, previously as an investment banker based in Toronto, New York, and London, and he now runs a specialist capital markets firm based in the City. He is a CFA and holds a Masters in Finance from LBS.
His three sons attend three different schools, with his youngest currently at St Paul’s, giving him as a parent exposure to a wide range of educational systems and management styles.
Mark grew up in Winnipeg, Canada.
He became the Development Trustee in 2023, in which capacity he is responsible for the development of the philanthropic strategy for the two Charities St Paul’s Steiner School and St Paul’s Steiner Building.
Vacant
Quality of Education and SEND for Classes
Laura Clarke
Safeguarding
Email: trustees1@stpaulssteinerschool.org
Laura is a therapist with many years of experience working with children and young people in primary and secondary schools in London. She is currently school counsellor in a large comprehensive in Tower Hamlets. Prior to becoming a therapist, Laura was International Coordinator of human rights INGO Peace Brigades International and as a senior staff member became very familiar with the role and responsibilities of a governing body. She lived for many years in South America and has a degree in Oriental Studies from Cambridge University.
Laura’s son was a recent pupil at St. Paul’s from Kindergarten through to Class VIII. As a former parent Laura feels a special affection for the school and is delighted to return to the community as a trustee.
Vacant
Teaching and Learning - Quality of Education
Tali Silver
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Anakin Telle Nakata
Alumni
Email: trustees9@stpaulssteinerschool.org
My name is Anakin Telle Nakata, I am a former student of St Paul’s Steiner School from Class 1-8. I absolutely loved my time at school, something I’ve found is not a given. I feel so privileged to have had the education I've had. Which led me to enquire about the alumni trustee position. I believe everyone should be given the opportunity to have a good and exciting schooling. But one type of school doesn’t work for everyone, which is why Steiner is so important.
Since leaving school, I have now gone into a career in film and TV. I work in the costume department as a principal standby on HETV and film. I’ve worked on shows ranging from Rings of Power, Queen Charlotte and Curfew to films like F1 (starring Brad Pitt) and Good Boy (yet to be released). I’ve worked with some incredible artists such as Javier Bardem and Stephen Graham and also had the opportunity to travel abroad for work. I’m incredibly privileged to do a job I love.