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Ms. Burkhardt received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education at Valdosta State University in 1977, and a
Master of Science Degree in Education from Valdosta State University in 1980 (summa cum laude). Ms. Burkhardt
is currently teaching Kindergarten at South Grade Elementary School in Lake Worth, Florida. From 2002-2004 she
was Science Resource Teacher for Kindergarten through grade 5 at South Grade Elementary School. Ms. Burkhardt
holds certification from the State of Florida Department of Education in Early Childhood Education, Elementary
Education, and English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) with concentration in the areas of Underrepresented
Gifted populations including ESOL, migrant and minority students. Since 1977 she has been involved with
teaching at the K-5 grade levels in both the Georgia and Florida school systems. Ms. Burkhardt has continued
her advanced study in planning and implementation of ESOL elementary curricula strategies in the Language Arts
and Science. This advanced study has emphasized curriculum development, guidance and counseling, and the nature
and needs of students with a cross-cultural perspective. Ms. Burkhardt’s stay in Nigeria and her extensive
travel in other African countries strongly influenced her interest in the needs of students from multicultural
backgrounds. As a Supervising Teacher with the Professional Orientation Program for the School Board of Palm
Beach County, Ms. Burkhardt continues to contribute to the awareness of the needs of Multicultural Population
students. In 1980 Ms. Burkhardt was honored as the Outstanding Graduate in Early Childhood Education at
Valdosta State University and, in addition, she was recognized as Teacher of the Year at the W.G. Nunn
Elementary School in Valdosta, Georgia. In 2000 Ms. Burkhardt was nominated as the William T. Dwyer Outstanding
Educator for the School System of Palm Beach County, Florida. Ms. Burkhardt is a member of the Classroom
Teachers Association of Palm Beach County, the National Education Association, National Reading Council and
the American Association of University Women.
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