Governors' Information & Duties

Beverley Harrison

Chair of Governors

Trust Appointed Governor, Date of appointment: 1st February 2025, 4 year term of office, no business interests.

I am an ex-pupil of the school and have been a School Governor for over 28 years. I taught for 32 years in a Secondary school and finished off as Assistant Head, I’ve worked for the last 5 years as an Educational Consultant and I feel I have a good understanding of governorship and educational matters in general. My role as Chair of Governors at LSAH has offered me the challenge and support to school, ensure the sound financial footing continues and help set out the ethos and values of the school.

Lynne Davies

Vice-Chair of Governors

Trust Appointed Governor, Date of appointment: 14th July 2025, 4 years term of office, no business interests.

Although I was born in East Lancashire I grew up and was educated in Worcestershire. I returned to the North-West in 1978 and am a resident of St Annes. I have a BDes in Interior Design from the Royal College of Art but have had two changes of direction in my professional life; first in teaching and for the last 20 years of my working life I was a bursar in a primary school in Blackpool. I have been on the governing body since 2002; both my children attended LSA which is why I became involved, firstly as a parent governor and more recently as a community governor. I was Chair of the governing body for six years and for the last nine years have been Vice-Chair. Having been involved in education in one way or another all my life, I am a firm believer in the importance of good quality education for all. I joined the governing body in the hope that I can contribute to ensuring that LSA continues to improve and develop. I am passionate about the four key values of integrity, endeavour, respect and aspiration and firmly believe that these values have led to a school composed of kind, caring people.

Andrew Mills

Co-opted Governor, Date of appointment: 1st November 2025, 4 year term of office, no business interests.

Laura Gibbons

Staff Governor, Date of appointment: 1st September 2024, 4 year term of office, no business interests.

I am originally from Burscough in West Lancashire and moved to the Fylde coast after starting teaching at LSA. I joined the PE department at LSA in September 2005. I hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Sports Studies from Chester College University. As a PE teacher I try to practice what I preach; playing netball, running, cycling and skiing as often as possible. For the past 15 years I have spent my summers working in America teaching swimming to girls in High School. I am also a qualified ski instructor and spend some of my school breaks instructing children and adults in the Austrian Alps. I enjoy contributing to the development of the school for both the staff and pupils.

Corinne Mason

Trust Appointed Governor, Date of appointment: 16th October 2025, 4 years term of office, no business interests.

My name is Corinne Mason. I have a daughter at LSA and two sons Y6 and Y2 primary school age. I have been a primary school teacher since 2004. I am currently leading English throughout school and have worked to enhance reading for pleasure amoingst the children. I have also led Science since 2007 and recently wrote a publication with the Lancashire Science team about outdoor learning. Being outdoors is one of my greatest passions. I am a level three Forest School leader and use this skill to teach across school. I have also led my school to Green Flag status as the Eco Schools lead. My love of outdoors continues in my home life where I enjoy fell walking in the Lake District with my family and running. As a family we enjoy rugby at Fylde and taking care of our menagerie of animals. I am keen to support LSA on the next part of their journey as a parent and invest time in the school.

Janet Burbidge

Parent Governor, Date of appointment: 15th June 2022, 4 year term of office, no business interests.

I was born in Blackpool and later moved to St Annes, where both of my children attended LSA. It was during this time that I first became involved with the school as a parent governor. I am an experienced Governing Body Adviser with Lancashire County Council, supporting a number of schools across the local area. I have also previously served as a parent governor at my children’s primary school. I am very proud to be part of the governing body at LSA, and am strongly committed to delivering high‑quality governance. I understand the importance of ensuring that all decisions made by governors are well‑informed, compliant, and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the young people in our school community. Alongside my advisory role, I also work as an exam invigilator in school, and am passionate about supporting pupils through what can be an incredibly stressful and nerve-wracking time, helping them to feel calm and confident, and enabling them to achieve their best possible results. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending time with my family and our rescue dog, as well as exploring new places and countries whenever we can, and also cheering on BFC with pride

Elizabeth Hill

Staff Governor, Date of appointment: 1st September 2022, 4 year term of office, no business interests.

I have a long history with LSA High School. I attended as a pupil back in the 1990’s and both of my sons have been through the school. I returned to education later in life after my oldest son was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of three, and I loved being part of a learning environment. I went on to gain a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, an MRes in Organic Chemistry and spent fours years doing research in Environmental Chemistry at Lancaster University. After trying my hand at teaching chemistry at Bains in Poulton, I decided I was better suited to a more supportive role and I have worked in the science department as a technician since September 2018. Outside of school I will most likely be found with a paintbrush in hand, as my husband and I have itchy feet and we move home often.

Garry Everitt

Parent Governor, Date of appointment: 15th June 2022, 4 year term of office, no business interests.

My name is Garry Everitt. My daughter attended LSA with success and is now at college doing A levels and my son is currently in year 8 at LSA. I have worked in Finance for over 25 years and currently hold the role as a Finance Director. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with the family, keeping fit and follow Newcastle United (for my sins!)

Robert Fisher

Trust Appointed Governor, Date of appointment: 1st February 2025, 4 years term of office, business interest: employed at Blackpool 6th form college.

I have been a Co-opted Governor since March 2022. I am Director of Curriculum at Blackpool Sixth Form College (from September 2026) and teach A Level Mathematics, Further Mathematics and CTEC Engineering. I have taught at the sixth form since 2014, driven by a commitment to helping young people in the local area access further education and higher-level apprenticeships. I chose to become a governor to share my expertise in post-16 education and to help ensure that students at Lytham are well prepared to thrive beyond their time at the school. I bring strong data analysis skills alongside extensive experience in teaching and learning, developed through additional leadership responsibilities in these areas. Outside of work, I am a Beaver Scout Leader and have recently become a first-time parent.

Victoria Thompson

Business Interest: Fyle Rugby Community Foundation.

I am passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people within our local community. Originally qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, I bring a strong foundation in governance and strategic thinking to my role. I am a firm believer in the power of sport to build confidence, resilience and opportunity. As a trustee of the Fylde Rugby Community Foundation, I have a particular interest in promoting girls’ rugby across the area, helping to create inclusive pathways and opportunities for young women. I run the Girls Rugby section at Fylde RFU and was also involved in the setting up of the North West Roses rugby teams which has been a great success in the area. Alongside this, I am currently completing an MA at the University of Lancashire, where I am learning the value of approaching challenges with creativity and a fresh perspective.

Daniel Taylor

Co-opted Governor, Date of appointment: 1st November 2025, 4 year term of office, business interest: Governor at Hawes Side Academy

I am a former pupil of the school, having attended during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After leaving school, I studied at St. Martin’s College in Lancaster and went on to qualify as a primary school teacher, teaching in Preston. During my career, I have been a Deputy Headteacher and a Specialist Leader of Education, specialising in English and assessment. Since 2014, I have been a school Governor across a range of schools in Lancashire, including those transitioning to academy status. I am currently a Trustee of a standalone primary academy in Blackpool. Education remains a strong passion of mine and I firmly believe in the importance of high-quality educational provision for all learners. I joined LSAH because I believe I can provide both support and constructive challenge, contributing to the school’s continued development and success for the benefit of both staff and students.