KEVICC Courier Spring

Page 24 Name: Gillian Healey Type of Governor: Co-Opted Governor When I joined the Board: July 2019 Link role: PE Faculty Link Committee I sit on: Operations A bit about myself: I've been a graphic designer for almost 30 years - a career which has allowed me to travel the world before settling in Totnes 14 years ago. If I'm not at my mac, you'll find me on the Coast Path, Dartmoor, street dancing or challenging my limits with cold water swimming. My daughter is in year eight and is thriving at KEVICC. I felt I wanted to give something back to the community and being a governor is the perfect opportunity to do this. What I hope to offer to KEVICC: I'm entrenched within the professional community in Totnes, and I'm hoping to use those connections and experience to help support KEVICC in any way I can. I'll be keeping an open mind, offering practical solutions, and asking questions. I believe KEVICC is the best school for the whole community, and I want to get the message out there about how passionate the teachers are about inspiring students to find their own path. First impressions / My time so far: It has been and continues to be a steep learning curve. I'm naturally creative, and academia is an area where I find myself outside of my comfort zone, but that's where I tend to thrive. I've noticed how powerful it is to have a governing body which is made up of people from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. I'm not sure I will ever remember all the acronyms! I'm also learning so much frommy fellow dynamic governors who are working towards a common goal. It's also a rewarding experience meeting and getting to know the staff who are incredibly dedicated to the students. Name: Andrew Waterman Type of Governor: Co-Opted Governor When I joined the Board: December 2019 Committee I sit on: Operations A bit about myself: I have recentlymoved from London to Devon. I joined the Board of Governors on 16 December as I am an enthusiastic supporter of the state education sector and wish to help young people have the best possible start in life and fulfil their potential. What I hope to offer to KEVICC: I have joined the Operations committee and look forward to making a full and positive contribution; my professional background is in human resources and marketing and I hope I can use some of my expertise in these areas. First impressions / My time so far: I have previously been a governor for a comprehensive school in south London and was very impressed by the enthusiasm and energy of the pupils I witnessed when I visited KEVICC in applying to be governor. I am keen to support KEVICC in any way I can and am sure it will continue to be a key feature in the local community and offer its pupils the best all round start in life. Name: Louise Darvid Type of Governor: Parent Governor When you joined the Board: October 2019 Link role: Behaviour Link Committee you sit on: Standards A bit of info about myself: Having worked in education in the U.K. and Australia, in the Secondary and Primary sector for many years, I am looking forward to looking at the school with fresh perspective. What I hope to offer to KEVICC: I became a Parent Governor just before Christmas so, while I am fairly new to the role, I am already seeing the great work going on behind the scenes of KEVICC. I have recently been given the role of link governor for behaviour and will be sitting on the Standards Committee. First impressions / My time so far: I would like to thank the governing body and teaching staff for their warm welcome and look forward to meeting more staff and students in the near future. Our New Governors