Deborah Hall
Occupation: Retired Headteacher
Time on Local Governing Body: 2016-present
Skills & interests:
I became a Local Authority Governor (now a co-opted governor) at Airy Hill in November 2016 after moving to Whitby following my retirement as headteacher of a school in North London. Having carried out my second teaching practice at Airy Hill it was a great pleasure to be invited to sit on the board of governors here.
I am passionate about learning and believe that all children should receive a broad, balanced, challenging education that enthuses and excites them whatever their age, gender or ability. To enable this, we need to provide a safe nurturing and secure environment for them to achieve their best.
I love all types of sport and enjoyed playing, coaching and umpiring a variety when I was younger. I now enjoy watching all types of sport, reading and doing all the things I never had time to when I was working!
Roles on LGB in 2019-20:
SI Working Party
Safeguarding / Child Protection
Anti-Bullying / Cyber-Bullying
Pay Panel
HT Performance Management
Sarah Green
Andy Dudman
Rhiannon Porter
Colette Restorick
Arthur Green
Margaret McKeone
Occupation: Watch Manager – North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
Time on Local Governing Body: 1 month
Skills & interests:
Having already served a full term at Airy Hill, I am reasonably well versed in the governance role. My Wife & Mother have also worked in educational establishments for many years, so I have learned about the challenges, successes and difficulties facing education over many a Dinner table discussion. I bring my experience in Health & Safety and also a keen amateur interest in finance to the governing board.
I am a keen sports enthusiast and will participate in anything with a competitive angle, football, cricket, rugby, swimming, running, snowboarding, cycling and triathlon being my main areas of interest.
I will endeavour to contribute to the governing board of Airy Hill, to the best of my abilities during my term and hope to assist in pushing the school forward to greater achievements in the future.
Roles on LGB in 2020-21:
Health & Safety
Sports Link (Shadowing)