Meet Our Local Advisory Council Members
Lisa Elliott (Parent appointed)
I joined the Civil Service in 2002, working in many different departments, mainly based in Westminster. I live in Orpington with my husband of 10 years and my daughter who is a Leesons pupil. I recently moved from a previous governor role at Midfield Primary School and I look forward to working alongside Leesons governors.
| Type of Appointment: Parent Governor |
| Date of Appointment: May 2019 - May 2023 |
| Attendance Record: 2020/21: 1 of 1 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: DFE Employee |
| Date Interest Acquired: 2013 |
| Business Interests of close family members: None |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None |
Diana Anthony (Parent appointed)
I have worked as a Personnel Assistant for an organisation for over 18 years, and following a career break have recently returned to work. I have three children, two of which attend Leesons Primary
| Type of Appointment: Parent Governor |
| Date of Appointment: March 2020 - March 2024 |
| Attendance Record: 2020/21: 1 of 1 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: None |
| Date Interest Acquired: N/A |
| Business Interests of close family members: None |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None |
Former LC Members
John Walker (Chair)
I grew up in St Paul’s Cray and have lived in Orpington for the past 35 years. I have been married for 48 years and have two married children, and two grandchildren. I served as an engineering student apprenticeship with Vickers in Crayford and qualified as a Chartered Engineer. My subsequent career was in the onshore/offshore oil & gas industry where I became a VP for business development in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. I am now retired and enjoy voluntary work with a local disabled charity and am a member of a model aeroplane flying club. I actively encouraged young people during my career and am now Chair of Governors at Leesons Primary School.
| Type of Appointment: Chair of Governors |
| Date of Appointment: July 2015 - July 2022 |
| Attendance Record: (2018-19) 4 of 4 (2019-20) 3 of 3 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: None |
| Date Interest Acquired: N/A |
| Business Interests of close family members : None |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None |
Elizabeth Bromfield (Vice Chair)
I have spent many years teaching French and English in Bromley secondary schools and was the head teacher of a British primary and secondary school in Abu Dhabi for six years. After a long career in education, I joined the Governing Body of Leesons School, a role which I enjoy very much. I have lived locally for many years and have been a volunteer at child-oriented charities such as Bromley Contact Centre, Bromley School Link, Childline and Save the Children.
| Type of Appointment: Vice Chair of Governors |
| Date of Appointment: March 2018 - March 2022 |
| Attendance Record: (2018-19) 3 of 4 (2019-20) 2 of 3 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: None |
| Date Interest Acquired: N/A |
| Business Interests of close family members: None |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None |
Mike Woooderson (Co-Opted Governor)
I am married and have lived in Bromley for over 25 years, with a grown up family. I have worked in the IT sector of the market research industry now for over 30 years and run my own company. I joined Leesons as a co-opted Governor and am Chair of the Resources Committee. In my spare time I enjoy watching sport, although enjoying watching England may not be the right phrase.
| Type of Appointment: Governor (Co-opted) |
| Date of Appointment: Sept 2018 - Sept 2022 |
| Attendance Record: (2018-19) 3 of 4 (2019-20) 3 of 3 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: MD/Owner Stonewood Associates. Trustee MRBA. |
| Date Interest Acquired: N/A |
| Business Interests of close family members: N/A |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None |
Helen Knowd (Co-opted Governor)
I am married with two grown up sons. I moved to Bromley in 1983 after graduating from university. I have worked full-time as a secondary school teacher for the past 34 years until I retired last summer. I taught English and had responsibility for Pastoral Care from Year 7 up to Sixth Form in a variety of schools. My hobbies are watching football and Formula One, I also love travelling and visiting the theatre. I am very much looking forward to my new role as a governor at Leesons.
| Type of Appointment: Governor (Co-opted) |
| Date of Appointment: Sept 2017 - Sept 2021 |
| Attendance Record: (2018-19) 4 of 4 (2019-20) 3 of 3 |
| Business or Pecuniary Interest: None |
| Date Interest Acquired: N/A |
| Business Interests of close family members: None |
| Gifts of Hospitality Received: None |