Gary Holmes

Gary has a BSc (Hons) in French, with Medieval Ecclesiastical and Political History, as well as an MSc from Oxford University (Keble College) and many years’ experience as a university lecturer.

He is Dean of the Faculty of Education and Society and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Partnerships) at the University of Sunderland.

Gary has been a governor in a number of schools for over 20 years, and is the Vice-Chair of Governors at Ponteland High School. He is also Chair of Trustees, UTC South Durham.