Governors (ID 1108)

• Jude Hunton
  Executive Headmaster
  Jude Hunton

• Lorraine Walker
  Principal
  Lorraine Walker

• Michael Cowley (Chair)
  Parent Governor
  Michael Cowley (Chair)

  Michael was appointed a parent governor on 20 February 2023. He became a governor to support the community and help the school achieve high pupil outcomes. Michael has been a postman in Skegness for 36 years and has a very good knowledge of the local area and wider community. Michael's role as a postman has allowed him to engage with the community as a trusted face that people know. Alongside his long postal career, he is also a kickboxing instructor at the local SFK gym where he shares his passion, energy and discipline for martial arts with students ranging for aged 5 upwards and also adults. Since becoming a governor, Michael has undertaken numerous courses on children's mental health and wellbeing which he believes alongside physical fitness are fundamental in any child's development. Michael also enjoys different genres of music, spending time with his family and walking his two French bulldogs.

• Samuel Sleight (Vice Chair)
  DRET Appointed Governor
  Samuel Sleight (Vice Chair)

  I decided to become a governor because I was previously a pupil at the school, and I am aware of its importance to the local community, and I want to be a part of assisting with the school's continued success in the future. I am a Chartered Legal Executive and I work in the Dispute Resolution Department. I can follow instructions on a wide range of disputes, identify and research applicable law and advise as to the different options, including a recommended option, to attempt to achieve a desired result. I enjoy spending time with my young family, playing and watching football.

• Michael Burke
  DRET Appointed Governor
  Michael Burke

  Michael joined the ASC as a DRET Appointed Governor on 11 February 2022. His three children attend the academy, all taking part in many of the available enrichment activities complimenting the academic input. For the past year or so Michael has worked closely with the SEN team at the academy, whose commitment to providing accessible education and activities for all is commendable. Michael is a retired police officer and now currently works as a civilian advising on the preparation of cases for trial. In the Police he held various leadership roles, including managing the training programme for new recruits and leading uniform response teams dealing with fast time incidents.

  Michael was also a cadet, then adult volunteer, with the RAF Air Cadets, running a Squadron for many years and coordinating Adventurous activities for an area comprising of 26 Squadrons. The focus of the Air Cadets is very much on personal development, giving the young people access to activities that foster a spirit of adventure and developing the qualities of leadership and good citizenship.

  Through a full Police career and over 30 years with RAF Air Cadets Michael has developed skills in Health & Safety, training, personal development, behaviour and welfare, safeguarding and problem solving, all of which will help further improve the academy experience for pupils and staff.

• Daniel Shoubridge
  DRET Appointed Governor
  Daniel Shoubridge

  Dan joined the ASC on 14 January 2019. Being a Governor allows him to have a wider impact in education across the region which he finds extremely rewarding. Not only can he effectively support and challenge the decisions and outcomes at Skegness Grammar School but it also mutually supports the provision offered at Humberston Academy, where he is Principal. He brings to the ASC knowledge and understanding of leading an Ofsted Outstanding graded school with World Class Schools status. He enjoys spending time with his family, travelling and a variety of sports.

• Cllr Jimmy Brookes
  DRET Appointed Governor
  Cllr Jimmy Brookes

  Jimmy was appointed a DRET Appointed Governor on 12 January 2021 and has since been elected Chair. He decided to become a governor because he believed in investing in the learning and development of children and young people and thought this is the best way he might be able to help the pupils and academy achieve their aims and goals. He relishes the challenge the role of Chair and governor brings. He is self-employed at a company he started in 2012, selling t-shirts and promotional goods online. He is upbeat, happy and has an outgoing personality. Jimmy has experience of managing meetings, leading a team and he tries to get the best out of the team by understanding what motivates others and delegating tasks to suit their own knowledge and ability. Jimmy is passionate about e-commerce and the challenges it brings daily. He loves problem-solving and finding out why something has happened and then finding a solution to correct it.

• James Dean
  DRET Appointed Governor
  James Dean

  James joined the ASC as a DRET Appointed Governor on 1 June 2018. However prior to that he used to Chair the Finance Committee on the former Governing Body. James is a Chartered Surveyor, Company Director and Farmer. He brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the ASC. He is interested in young people, the Countryside and Sport.

• Qingfu (Tim) Chai
  DRET Appointed Governor
  Qingfu (Tim) Chai

  Looking to better understand the strategic and operational aspects of a school setting as opposed to higher education, and to share contributions to develop the school Tim joined the ASC in August 2025.

  In his paid role, Tim is a University Lecturer.

• Alice Solomon
  DRET Appointed Governor
  Alice Solomon

  Alice decided to become a governor because she wanted to play an active role in supporting the school in giving every child the best possible opportunities.

  In her paid role, Alice is a Chartered Legal Executive in the Residential Property Department of a local firm of Solicitors.

  Outside of work, Alice enjoys spending time with her family and socialising with friends.

• Martyn Knowles
  Parent Governor
  Martyn Knowles

  I became a governor as I was formally a teacher and can offer my experience with students of all ages. I previously taught English, history, maths and sport. I taught English to foreign students in Thailand,Cambodia and Vietnam. I am also a former Town Councillor for Wainfleet. I am interested in football and am a member of the Lawn Bowles in Skegness.

• Andrea Goodson
  Staff Governor
  Andrea Goodson

  I have worked in schools throughout my working life. Before I worked at Skegness Grammar School, I was a headteacher in Staffordshire. I believe that I have a lot to offer, and I am looking forward to understanding the role of the ASC. I am currently the Attendance and Welfare Coordinator at the school. My background is in Education including time as a headteacher, SENCO and curriculum lead. In my spare time I enjoy renovating the house, reading, walking, pub lunches and travel.

• Anna Chester
  Clerk
  Anna Chester

  Anna has been clerking academies within the Trust since September 2020. Prior to that she spent 33 years working for HM Revenue and Customs, specialising in complaints investigation, including Adjudicator and MP cases. Anna enjoys gardening, walking her dog and visiting museums and other cities around the world.