Bakie Principal Debora Bamforth

Since July, 2007, Debora Bamforth has served as the principal of the D.J. Bakie School. Mrs. Bamforth has her Bachelors in Science Degree from Salem State College in elementary education, a Master’s in Educational Administration from Rivier College and other graduate credits from multiple higher education institutions. She is certified by the New Hampshire Department of Education as a principal and as an elementary teacher. She worked as a classroom teacher, teacher of the gifted and talented, and as a team coordinator in the Derry, New Hampshire school district from 1977 through 2001. From 2001 - 2007, Ms. Bamforth worked at the Timberlane Regional Middle School in Plaistow, New Hampshire, first as an Enrichment Coordinator and then as a Curriculum Coordinator. Mrs. Bamforth is certified as a trainer/consultant in the Write Traits model of student writing. She is a collaborative leader with a proven record of school leadership and demonstrated compassion for students. Since coming to Bakie School, Mrs. Bamforth has worked with staff to develop a common vision, to communicate clear expectations, and work toward common goals to improve student achievement. She is known as a thoughtful leader with a strong sense of integrity and describes herself as a lifelong learner. Mrs. Bamforth is delighted to be a part of the Bakie learning community.