Highland - Executive - Scottish Parent Councils Association

Interests: Donald has a keen interest in Scottish Education and wishes to build a climate of trust between the parties charged with the task of promoting a world-class education system for the benefit of Scottish young people.

Experience: Worked as a teacher for 3 years, Assistant Headteacher for 5 years and been Headteacher for last 21 years. Principal Adviser to Newtonmore SB and co-opted member on Dalwhinnie SB.

Election Statement: Dalwhinnie School Board
I have a keen interest in Scottish Education and wish to build a climate of trust between the parties charged with the task of promoting a world-class education system for the benefit of Scottish young people. This can only be achieved when government, parents, teachers and the young people themselves have mutual respect and a focused ambition and sense of purpose.
I see the Scottish School Board Association as a vital partner in this dynamic and as a national focus of school board views.
I feel equipped to serve as an Executive Board Member because of my background and experience:
I have had the benefit of guiding three daughters through primary and secondary education in Scotland. My eldest daughter is now a first class Honours graduate of Cambridge University, my middle daughter is an undergraduate member of' the Law School at Strathclyde University and my youngest is still a pupil at Kingussie High School.
I have a sound academic background: a degree from Edinburgh University in psychology and philosophy, a post graduate Master of Education degree from Aberdeen University and the Diploma in Public Administration (SCOTVEC).
I have worked as a teacher for 8 years and have been a headteacher for the last 21 years. I am the principal adviser to Newtonmore School Board and am presently one of the co-opted members of Dalwhinnie School Board in the Highland Council area.
My wife is a primary teacher and shares with me her experience from her female and first hand perspective of the early education sector.
I would like to see the Scottish School Board Association promote the views and concerns of Scottish School Boards at the highest level of decision making in Scotland. It must be accountable to the membership and maintain a position of integrity within the national life of Scotland.

Newtonmore Primary School
Newtonmore
Inverness-Shire
PH20 1DN

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