Fanny Trevor

Sarah Frances "Fanny" Trevor (c.1818 – 1904) was a British educator who was the first college principal of Bishop Otter College after it was relaunched as a teacher training college for women in the 1870s. This college became the University of Chichester.

Life Trevor was born in Bridgwater in 1818 (or before) as she was baptized at Burnham-on-Sea on 2 August 1818. Her elder brother, in a large family, was the cleric George Trevor. Her parents were Christian (born Witherell) and Charles Trevor, who worked for the local customs. Hubbard was a strong supporter and helped to gather funds. Florence Nightingale wrote to Hubbard giving her support to the new college. when staff did not last long. Mason left after four years as the job was "too trying".

Trevor encouraged her students to exercise. She would walk her Bernese Mountain Dog each lunchtime and her students were encouraged to also walk or play tennis. Cycling was encouraged and students could bring their own to college or borrow a bike. The Reverend Hammond organised a college cycling club.

In 1882 she was appointed as "Principal" and she was given a salary of £150 per year in recognition of the contribution she was making. Two years later she became ill and her job title returned to "Lady Principal". She again agreed to work for nothing so that her salary could be redirected to fund a deputy. in June of the first year Trevor was called to give evidence. In a single day she replied to over 270 questions.

Trevor retired to Richmond in Surrey where she died at her home, Denmark House, in 1904.