
Deborah Summerhayes
Deborah Summerhayes is the Deputy Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, where she oversees the integration of social media in public schools to enhance communication with parents and promote student achievements. She has discussed the importance of parental consent protocols for sharing student images online, emphasizing the balance between engaging content creation and the educational environment.
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Department Deputy Secretary Deborah Summerhayes said, 'NSW public schools have used social media to keep parents informed and engaged with enrolments, events and student achievements for over a decade.'
The rise of teacher influencers and the debate over student privacyThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-07-20





