Staff Profile: Dr Daniel Kilgore
What is your Role at Fairhills High School?
STEM Leader, Head of Maths and Head of Science.
How long have you been at Fairhills High School?
This is my second year.
What do you enjoy most about working at Fairhills High School?
The school has a strong community feel.
What is one interesting fact about yourself that people might not know?
Before becoming a teacher, I was a European tour guide for 11 years.
What inspires you in your role?
All of the new and exciting STEM programs we are starting to run at the school.
Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of work?
Golf, Surfing and Motorbikes.
What’s a favourite book, movie, or TV show you would recommend?
My favourite movie is Point Break (the original one with Keanu Reeves).
What advice would you give to students or parents?
Savour each moment at school, it disappears so quickly.
What’s a memorable moment you’ve had at the school?
Definitely hosting the Hydrogen Car Grand Prix. It was such a fantastic event, it was so incredible to see the cars and the teams perform so well and seeing STEM concepts in action is what I’m really passionate about.
What’s your favourite part of the school day?
Yard Duty, getting to see and speak to so many of the students is always interesting.
