Mrs. Shandi Burke

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                                           INTENSIVE  READING

                                                         

                                                                                              Welcome to Mrs. Burke's Class! 

    Hello! My name is Shandi Burke and I teach Intensive Reading and coach Cross Country. I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. I am married to my best friend, and I am a mother of four children who attend Sumter County schools. My interests include reading, running, nature and anything fantasy/ comics.

    I began my teaching career at East Bay Senior High School (Gibsonton, FL) in 2005 where I taught both PE and reading. I have taught elementary, middle and high school. My passion is assisting students on their learning journey and encouraging them to discover their interests and unlock their potential. I believe that everyone has a unique gift and purpose; they only need to discover that gift and purpose. 

    I pride myself on treating my students exactly how I would want my children treated by their teachers and school. No one is left behind or forgotten. Every student in my classroom is a priority.  My decision to become an educator is to make a positive impact on our community and world by developing confident, self-motivated learners. 

    Graduated: Riverview High School, Riverview, FL 2000

                         University of South Florida 2005

                         Concordia University Portland 2014

    Degrees: B.S. Exercise Science, M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction Adolescent Literacy

    Certifications: Elementary Education K-6, Physical Education K-12, ESOL Endorsed, Reading K-12.

     

                                        " All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - J.R.R. Tolkien