Jason Hill
Community Governor 

Chair of Governors

I’m Jason Hill and I was very happy to be appointed as a Community Governor in September 2021.  In this role, I am linked to the ICT and Technology departments and also chair the HR committee.

I originally come from the West Midlands, having gone to school in Worcester and then to Demontfort University in Leicester.  I’ve worked in the Information Technology domain for the last 30 years in various roles from technical to leadership and have spent some of my time living and working in Australia.

I currently work for SUSE Software as Director of Program Delivery.  During my career, I’ve worked in most areas of IT across a range of companies.  Prior to my current role, I have run several large Professional Services teams for two very large software companies, providing support, training and consultancy services to customers across Europe, Middle East and Africa on a commercial basis.  Beyond just technology, this has exposed me to a lot of different competencies such as managing and developing people, legal, financial management, customer relations, communications along with working with different cultures.

From a personal point of view, I moved to Exmouth in 2019, with my wife, three children and two dogs.  In my spare time, I enjoy running, cycling and being out on the water on my paddleboard.
 

Liz Lee
 Governor

I am married with two grown sons who both attended Exmouth Community College and went on to University and are now in full employment.  I work part time for a local business and am a Trustee for two local charities.  I was a Governor at the College for nearly twenty years and retired four years ago after a period of over seventeen years as Chair.

In my spare time I like to keep-fit and have completed four London Marathons and numerous half marathons raising thousands of pounds for both local and national charities.

I feel passionate about comprehensive education and have always supported the College when I was a parent and Governor and continue to keep a keen eye on its development.
 

Claire Fegan
Parent Governor

I am a Parent Governor at Exmouth Community College, having been elected in October 2022.  My eldest son is in Year 7 and my youngest will follow in a few years time.  I have been really impressed with my interactions with the college so far and look forward to being part of its future moving forward.  I am the Link Governor for Happy Days Nursery and the REACH centre.

I gained a BSc in Psychology from the University of Cardiff and then completed a PGCE in primary teaching at Bath Spa.  I was a primary teacher then deputy head in Bath, and became a designated Specialist Leader of Education, supporting other local schools with English, maths and curriculum work.  During this time, I was a staff governor for my school.

In September 2016, I became Head of School at Sidmouth Primary and relocated with my family to Devon.  Since September 2022, I have been a School Improvement Officer for First Federation Trust, working across a family of 20 schools in Devon and Dorset to offer challenge and support to ensure children get the very best education.  It is this experience I hope to bring to the role of governor.  I am currently completing a Masters in Education Leadership and Management.

Amber White
Staff Governor

I was delighted to be appointed to the Board of Governors at Exmouth Community College as a Staff Governor in October, 2023. 

I was previously a student at the College and will eventually be a parent of a year seven student in the September of 2027. I have worked mainly in Pastoral and Behaviour in my four years at the school and have started to expand my skills and knowledge in areas of SEN and student rewards/events.  

I feel I have insight from multiple points of view on a variety of topics and am keen to lend a hand in any way that will collectively, with the other governors, improve the education and wellbeing for the young people of our community. Exmouth is a special place to me, and I wish to help make it a special place for the next generation.  

Sarah Pickering
Parent Governor

I have worked in SEND education for over 25 years and have a drive to improve outcomes for the most disadvantaged learners. I am from the North West of England but have lived in Devon for 14 years: so yes, still a newbie. All three of my children have attended ECC and my youngest intends to stay on for post 16.

My degree is in music and I have a keen interest in all the arts.

Darren Evans
Community Governor

I am really pleased to be appointed as a Governor at Exmouth Community College.  I have worked within Education for over 25 years and my passion for ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to achieve is my main focus.

I started my teaching career as a Physical Education Teacher in West Sussex and swiftly moved to Head of PE along with a pastoral leadership role.  Moving back to Devon 20 years ago I have worked in a number of Colleges in a variety of Teaching and Leadership roles. 

My current role is the Head of Bicton College where I lead the curriculum teams and the day to day operations of a large Further Education College.

In my spare time I like to keep active with my family and am a keen runner, completing many half marathons and also the London Marathon.