Mrs Diane Carroll - Headteacher

Having taught across several schools within Lancashire for the last 30 years, I am loving my time at St. Michael’s as headteacher and have thoroughly enjoyed the last 9 years here. I live in Garstang with my husband Mick, as well as my two dogs Patch (a white cross breed) and Paddy (a black Labrador). I enjoy cycling and walking and spend most of my weekends rambling in our local countryside with the dogs or visiting my daughters in Newcastle and Birmingham. I also enjoy exploring new cities when I have the opportunity. ​​

Mrs Melanie Jackson - Deputy Headteacher & Beech Class Teacher

After a successful career in Marketing, I made the exciting decision to return to university in 2011 and pursue a PGCE to become a primary school teacher. I was thrilled to begin my teaching journey at St. Michael’s on Wyre Primary School in 2013, and I’ve been fortunate to call this school my professional home ever since.

In 2019, I was appointed Deputy Headteacher, a role that has allowed me to build on my previous leadership and management experience. I deeply enjoy the challenges and opportunities that come with being part of the senior leadership team, while also continuing to teach in Beech Class, job sharing with Mrs. Shields, and covering teacher planning time in Ash and Willow Classes.

Outside of school, I live in New Longton with my husband, Julian, and our teenage son, Jack. I am passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and enjoy practising yoga and more recently I’ve embraced weight training (thanks to Jack!).  I also love spending time outdoors, and in particular going for walks with our beloved chocolate Labrador, Sky.

I am excited to continue contributing to the growth and success of St. Michael’s on Wyre Primary School & Nursery, supporting both our pupils and staff in creating a positive and enriching learning environment.

Mrs Rachel Shields - Beech Class Teacher

After graduating with a degree in English and then studying for a PGCE, I taught for 18 years at a school in Blackpool. During this time, I taught across both key stages. In 2019, I moved to teach at St. Michaels-on-Wyre to be the Year 1 Class teacher until September 2024 when I moved to Beech Class. I have relished all of the opportunities I have been given and I feel privileged to be able to play a part in educating young minds. I enjoy being a part of a close knit community and having so many generations of my family connected to the village, it makes teaching here even more special. I live in Garstang with my husband, son and tabby cat. In my spare time I like to read and sew; I also enjoy swimming and yoga.

Mrs Steph Hogarth- Elm Class teacher

Since graduating from Edge Hill University and qualifying as a teacher in 2013, I worked in Beech Class until 2024 and now I teach in Elm Class, here at St Michael's on Wyre. I absolutely love it and it is great to be part of such a wonderful team. I live in Freckleton, where I grew up, with my husband Andrew, my son Freddie and my black Labrador Luna. I enjoy getting out and about in the fresh air and love to spend my spare time walking, particularly at the beach, where I practise my hobby of photography. During the school holidays we try to travel as much as we can, whether it be abroad or in the UK camping. 

Miss Ashleigh Brown - Early Years Lead and Ash Class Teacher 

Since graduating from Edge Hill University with an Early Years Teaching degree, I have taught in Reception for the past 7 years.  Since September 2024 I have worked in Year 1 - Ash Class.  I find my job incredibly rewarding and the children never fail to put a smile on my face. I aim to make education fun and memorable, I want my cohorts to enjoy every minute of school. I find my job incredibly rewarding and the children never fail to put a smile on my face. In my spare time, I love to go out for walks and appreciate our local community, so many beautiful things to see. I also have a gorgeous kitten called Peanut who likes to keep me on my toes and I enjoy eating un-healthy foods like pizza and chocolate at the weekends! 

Mrs Jodie Hilton - Oak Class Teacher 

Since graduating from The University of Cumbria and qualifying as a teacher in 2012, I have worked in a variety of mainstream schools and early years settings. I am very passionate about the early years having achieved my Masters in Early Years Professional Practice in 2018. I started at St Michael’s in September 2024 in Oak class and have loved my time here so far! It is wonderful to be part of a such a great team. I live in Cottam with my husband Mark and my two children, Archie and Alfie. In my spare time, I love going for walks and exploring the outdoors. I also enjoy reading and love to visit the library regularly. During the holidays, we love to travel as much as we can, both in the UK and abroad.

Mrs Andrea Green - Bursar

After graduating as a Bi-lingual PA, I lived and worked in France, Germany and Switzerland in a variety of positions in export, telecommunications and for an International Organisation.  Since starting a family, I have mainly specialised in Office Administration and Finance.  I started working at St Michael's on Wyre CE Primary School & Nursery in 2017. I am married and have two children.  I love dancing, skiing and country walks.

Miss Suze Wadsley - HLTA/Senior Mental Health Lead

Following a successful career as a personal injury lawyer, I decided to have a total career change and go into the teaching profession. For the past fourteen years, I have worked in primary education, specialising in special education needs and mental health wellbeing.  I have worked at St Michael’s for nearly six years as a HLTA/SMHL and also as a staff governor.  I thoroughly adore working with the children who never fail to make me proud and brighten my day. I live in Garstang, my lovely hometown, with my two grown up children, Mark and Becky, plus our cats, Kizzie and Nova, and, of course, Hugo, our cockapoo who is known to you all as our school therapy dog.  My hobbies are reading, walking and dog training.

Mrs Nissa Renton- Teaching Assistant

I started at St-Michael's at the end of 2020 after many years of working across various early years settings and also as a childminder. It has been the best decision, I've made! I can now say I'm proud to be a part of such an amazing team.

I find working with our youngest children within school the most rewarding, to be there to help them grow, develop, and flourish before sending them off onto their school journey.

In my spare time, I love to spend quality time with my husband, my daughter, and my crazy black Labrador. As my daughter is crazy about football, I can often be found pitch side most weekends cheering on the team!

Mrs Claire Peters - Teaching Assistant

I am really enjoying my time working as Welfare Assistant, After School Club Assistant and providing TA cover when required. 

I live in Great Eccleston with my husband Joseph and my 2 children Arthur & Albert , who also attend St Michael’s on Wyre. I enjoy spending weekends camping with my family and also walking and training our 5 month old puppy, Percy. 

Miss Steph Bone - Teaching Assistant

I have been part of St. Michael's on Wyre C.E School & Nursery since the age of ten years old. I have worked as a Teaching Assistant here for over 19 years. I love my job and working with all the children. I enjoy going to the gym and spending time with my little girls Sephora and Ophelia.

Mrs Helen Mansfield - Teaching Assistant

I have worked in schools for the past 12 years in varying roles and I am currently enjoying my new position as Teaching Assistant at St Michael's On Wyre. My favourite subjects in school are English, history and computing and I have run various clubs from school newspapers to gardening. I live in Cleveleys and enjoy spending my free time baking or crafting, or more accurately making a mess!

Mrs Joanne Atkinson- Teaching Assistant

I have worked as a teaching assistant within several schools across Lancashire and have experience both in mainstream and special education. My family and I moved to Little Eccleston in 2022 and at this time I was fortunate enough to gain a teaching assistant position at St. Michael's on Wyre and I have never looked back. Both my colleagues and the children were so kind and caring from the onset and it is this caring community that makes St. Michael's Primary an amazing place to be. I live with my husband Ben, and our daughter Ruby. In my spare time I enjoy yoga, swimming and walking in the beautiful local countryside.