Diocesan Member to be announced.
Following the retirement of the Bishop of Whitby, the corporate body post holder will be confirmed shortly.
York Diocesan Educational Trust corporate body
Yvonne Methley temporary post holder. More details to follow
Dr Caroline Elbra-Ramsay
As Deputy of the School of Education at York St John University, Caroline has a particular focus on Initial Teacher Education. She works alongside subject directors, course leads, lecturers and school partners to ensure student teachers are professional, reflective practitioners who are ‘classroom ready.’ Caroline has completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Before joining York St John, Caroline was deputy headteacher at a local primary school. Her teaching experience includes Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Date of commencement as York St John University Member with Ebor Academy Trust: 12 January 2020.
Richard Thompson
Richard studied mathematics at Lincoln College, Oxford before a career in the railway industry. Since taking early retirement, he has become a trustee for the Strensall based Wilkinson, Cobb and Hodgson Trust and is currently its secretary and treasurer. He was a director of the Robert Wilkinson Trust, chair of its finance and staffing committee and a member of the curriculum, development and wellbeing committee. Date of commencement as WCHT Member with Ebor Academy Trust: 1 December 2016.
Janet Mountain
Janet worked in the NHS in various administrative, management and project management roles. She completed her career as the Events Manager at York Hospital, dealing with a wide range of communication and recognition events. Janet has wide experience in assessing organisations to a set number of objectives. She has been a part-time tutor at both the College of Arts and Technology and at the University of York and assisted in the interviewing process for the University’s York Award. In her private life Janet is a practising Christian and authorised Lay Minister at her local church. She undertook a course of study to gain her theological qualification and has been in church leadership for many years. Janet is currently the chairman of the Parochial Church Council. Date of commencement as WCHT Member with Ebor Academy Trust: 1 February 2024.
Resignations:
Bishop Paul Ferguson joined the trust 1st September 2016 and resigned 31st July 2024
Andrew Smith joined the trust 1st September 2016 and resigned 31st August 2024
Rev Martin Harrison resigned 31st December 2024