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Mrs A Henderson MBE
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Alex Henderson MBE who was a governor of Withernsea High School for 13 years. Alex was an energetic governor with an incredible capacity for work. She had great knowledge and experience of governance and leadership which she drew upon as Vice Chair of Governors, Chair of Personnel, and within countless areas of school life.
Driven by a desire for the community to be the best it could be, her ambition for the school was evident in her work with parents, staff, and leaders. Her tenacity and sense of fairness saw her advocate for the school many times, holding others to account to ensure our school was never overlooked.
Alex also supported many on the governing body with patience, kindness and great humour. However, it is perhaps her work with young people that will be most poignantly missed. Her commitment to the Board for Change helped put students’ decision-making high up our agenda, and she championed them at every opportunity.
We are deeply grateful for her service, and she will be greatly missed as a governor, an advocate for Withernsea High, and a friend to many in the school.
Date Appointed:
23rd October 2013
Current term of office ends:
13th November 2027
Mrs Henderson passed away in April 2026.
Appointing body:
Co-opted Governor
Committees serving on:
• Curriculum
• Resources
Voting rights:
Yes
Evaluation area:
• Curriculum and teaching
Curriculum links:
• Maths
• Technology (DT, Engineering, Food, Art and IT)
Additional responsibilities:
• Board for Change and Student Voice
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
None to declare
Pecuniary interests:
None to declare
Relationships to staff:
None to declare
Profile:
"I have been a governor for many years, initially at Hull College and then at Sirius Academy, Hull.
I was honoured to be awarded with an MBE for services to education in 2010.
I have been a governor at Withernsea High School for over eleven years now and I am particularly keen in encouraging an educational approach which is underpinned by the principle that education can and should make a positive change to young people's lives.
Having lived in Holderness for over 40 years, I understand the role the school has in the fabric of the local community with many generations being past pupils of Withernsea High School.
I understand how rural and coastal schools have their own challenges but I am aware of the many success stories of past pupils and believe the school is able to build on this success.
My professional career, which has spanned over 40 years, was within the NHS. My final full-time role being as a Director of Nursing, giving me understanding of the public service environment and where every person matters."