Suzan Locke

Suzan Locke is the Pk-4 Principal of the Hinesburg Community School. She has served the HCS community in this role since 2016, bringing with her over 20 years of classroom experience across multiple grade levels. Born and raised in Vermont by two classroom teachers, Suzan pursued a career in education after graduating from Johnson State College with a BA in Elementary Education. She went on to earn her Masters of Education from Southern New Hampshire University in 2003. In her time as a classroom teacher, Suzan served as a Science Teacher Leader for the Hartford School District, a role that led to her active participation in a Professional Learning Collaborative focused on implementing the Next Generation Science Standards. Suzan also served on a committee tasked with designing a mentoring program for new teachers. Fostering a healthy environment for teachers to learn and grow continues to be a passion for her. Suzan was a finalist for the Presidential Awards for Math and Science Teaching in 2014. Suzan lives in South Hero, Vermont with her husband of over 30 years. They are proud parents of two kids. She enjoys kayaking, hiking, and biking in her free time.