The Governing Body of Hackleton CEVA Primary School consists of Foundation Governors, a Local Authority Governor, Associate Governors and Staff Governors. We meet termly both as a whole Body and as Committees.  Our aim is to ensure that all children achieve their best in all areas of the curriculum.  If you wish to contact our chair then please email 

Our Governors

Governor Profiles

Liz Bennett-Sulsh – Foundation Governor

I have lived in Horton since 2003 and my youngest child currently attends Hackleton School.  My eldest child completed his Primary education at Hackleton in 2019.   I am an Assistant Headteacher at a large secondary school in Milton Keynes. I was appointed as a Foundation Governor in 2015 and sit on the Teaching and Learning Committee.  I wanted to serve my local community and felt that I could do so in a positive and productive way in the role of governor.  Now in my second term, governance continues to interest, challenge and inspire me.  It is a real privilege to work alongside such highly committed staff and enthusiastic pupils.

In my spare time I like to read, spend time with my family and enjoy holidays to a range of different and interesting places both abroad and at home.

Kerri Connolly – Foundation Governor

I have lived in Hackleton for 13 years and my children currently attend Hackleton Primary School. Since my eldest child started the school I have been a full-time mum but prior to this I worked as an assistant head teacher in a large primary school in Milton Keynes. Whilst in my teaching role I lead the early years unit within the school and trained as a specialist primary mathematics teacher.

I became a governor in 2015 and really enjoy the opportunity it has given me to continue to develop my knowledge in education whilst hopefully using my previous skills to develop and challenge the school.

In my spare time I enjoy playing and going on adventures with my two young sons. My family and I also enjoy swimming, reading and attending the theatre together.

Karen Childs – Foundation Governor

I have lived in Hackleton since 2013 with my husband Chris and two sons (Logan & Dylan) who both attend Hackleton School. I am a Senior Marketing Manager for Sainsbury’s Argos based in Milton Keynes.

I was appointed as a Foundation Governor in 2019 and am also the Chair of the Finance & Resourcing committee.

I joined the Governors in order to make a difference and use my professional skills to support our School. I enjoy being a Governor and try to give an alternative perspective to discussions. I look forward to making a difference now and in the future.

In my own time, I enjoy being out & about with my young family and going to the gym.

Olivia Bray – Parent Governor

Since moving to Hackleton in 2017, I have been an active member on the local pre-school committee and I have also enjoyed supporting the HSA since my eldest daughter started school.

I have worked in education for the past 11 years and currently work in a local primary school as a class teacher, specialising in Early Years education. I thoroughly enjoy my role as a teacher and believe education should be engaging, nurturing and challenging.

I am looking forward to working with and supporting the school as a parent governor to uphold the school’s strong values and high quality of education. I feel my background in education will support me in doing so.

As a parent to two young daughters, we enjoy days out and spending time with our family and friends.

Joanne Coolen - Parent Governor

Lee Hilton - Foundation Governor

Since moving to Hackleton in the summer of 2012, my family and I have always felt very much part of the community and I see the role of Foundation Governor as a way for me to give back to the community.  For work, I am Director of  Sport and a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) at an independent school in the county where both our children attend.  I took up the role of Foundation Governor in April 2021 and I hope that my experience in education, particularly in safeguarding and child protection, will be of benefit to the Board and the school community as a whole.

My leisure time is mainly spent with my family - I love being a Dad and husband.  We regularly take part in a range of activities such as biking , walking, paddle-boarding as well as visiting museums and art galleries.  We enjoy keeping active and visiting new places, learning about the world and having fun.  From a personal perspective, I enjoy keeping fit and I am a regular runner and road cyclist.