J Robinson
Community Governor

John joined the LGT as Parent Governor in January 2020 but converted to a Community Governor in September 2022. He enjoys his role as H&S link, especially the Food aspect.

J Hoyes
Community Governor

James joined the LGT as a Community Governor in September 2022 and was elected Chair in September 2023.

C Johnson
Community Governor

Cheryl joined the LGT as a Parent Governor in September 2022 and then converted to a Community Governor in September 2023.

G McCormack
Community Governor

Georgia joined the LGT as Community Governor in November 2023.

J Lawson
Community Governor

Jonny has served in the Royal Air Force since 1995 and has been a governor since 2023. A graduate of Civil Engineering from the University of Edinburgh and Project Management and Leadership from the University of Portsmouth, he grew up on Tyneside. He has lived with his family in Lincolnshire since 2013 and has a daughter at the High School. Jonny’s work has taken him on many global travels and he enjoys exploring new places around the world and across the UK with his family, with his favourite destinations being South-East Asia and Scotland. Professionally, in addition to being an aviator, Jonny has been employed in roles which have involved operations management, strategy development, programme management, training and people operations. His hobbies include football, hill walking, skiing and gardening, while he also assists with the coaching of junior cricket at Caythorpe CC. Jonny is presently our Link Governor for Health and Safety, and represents the school at the Trust Finance, Resources and Audit Committee.

T Smith
Parent Governor

Dr Tom Smith is the Academic Director at RAF College Cranwell, working to ensure the college meets rigorous standards set by bodies like OFSTED. With prior experience in UK and international universities, including selecting newly qualified teachers; and supporting teachers in training securing school placements. Dr Smith holds the position of Associate Professor in International Relations at the University of Portsmouth, focusing his research on human rights, terrorism, and Asian conflicts. Outside of work, he enjoys sports, captaining the Sleaford Tennis Club men’s team, and competing in squash and tennis across the county. His daughter joined KSHS in September 2023.

A Ellison
Staff Governor

Amy, hailing from South Yorkshire originally, joined KSHS in 2012 as a Newly Qualified Teacher and has worked as a Head of Year and Subject Leader of French at the school. Before completing teacher training, she worked in Italy teaching English as a foreign language and as a teaching assistant in the SEN department of a large and diverse secondary school in Sheffield. Amy is now a Teacher of French following the birth of her little girl and is adoring the whirlwind that comes with parenthood. A keen linguist and traveller, Amy also enjoys reading. 

J Pankhurst
Staff Governor

Julie is one of the KSHS Staff Governors. She is Subject Leader of Design and Technology at KSHS, specialist Food Teacher and also Head of Year looking after Year 8 this year. Julie has been teaching at the school for 15 years. She is married with 2 grown up children and has a passion for fitness and exercise.