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Tony Lamair Burks II
Chief Learning Officer, LEADright Location: Atlanta, GA United States Joined: Sep 30th, 2015 |
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Dr. Tony Lamair Burks II is an award-winning educator who developed an early drive for leading that resulted in him becoming an elementary school principal at the age of 27. Since then he has served schools and districts in roles from Magnet Director to School Transformation Coach, from Principal Mentor to Executive Director of Small School Innovation, and from Regional Executive Director of Schools to Area Superintendent.
After serving as an elementary school principal, Dr. Burks made innovative contributions to the field of education as the founding principal of The Early College at Guilford, North Carolina’s first early college high school and one of the first such schools of its type in the world. During his tenure with the San Diego Unified School District, Dr. Burks held several cabinet level positions including Executive Director of Atypical and Charter Schools where he had responsibilities for California’s second largest portfolio of public charter schools. He served as an assistant superintendent, principal mentor, and principal during his tenure with the Atlanta Public Schools. For nearly five years as Superintendent-in-Residence with the National Center for Urban School Transformation (NCUST) at San Diego State University, Dr. Burks assisted NCUST in helping school districts and their partners transform urban schools into places where all students achieve academic proficiency, evidence a love of learning, and graduate well prepared to succeed. A fellow of the British-American Project and a children's book author, Dr. Burks earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy with Honors from Morehouse College, a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from The University of North Carolina Greensboro. He is among two educators profiled in Chapter Twelve of Walking the Equity Talk: A Guide for Culturally Courageous Leadership in School Communities by John Robert Browne II. As Chief Learning Officer, Dr. Burks guides LEADright in providing professional learning, training, facilitating, coaching, and consulting services in academic, faith-based, non-profit, and corporate learning environments. Besides educational administration, his professional interests include teacher training and professional development; student engagement and leadership development; and the use of storytelling as a learning tool. An avid reader, accomplished StoryWeaver, and master whistler, Dr. Burks dreams of becoming a chef and operating a “bed and brunch” when he retires from his career in education.
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I currently work with LEADright
as Chief Learning Officer I have 9 years of experience working in the Consulting Services industry. |
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Senior Associate |
Great Schools Partnership
From August 2015 to Current • 11 year(s) Support K–12 educators in transforming practices, policies, and organizational models. Provide school coaching and facilitate professional development with emphasis on instructional practice. |
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Chief Learning Officer |
LEADright
From December 2006 to Current • 20 year(s) Provide leadership to consulting firm offering professional learning, training, and consulting services. Support millennial learners and innovative leadership skills through workshops and partnerships. |
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Superintendent-in-Residence |
National Center for Urban School Transformation at San Diego State University
From July 2011 to July 2015 • 4 year(s) Served in-residence to help urban school districts transform schools into places where all students achieve proficiency. Designed professional development series and supported district administrators. |
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Principal |
Atlanta Public Schools
From July 2014 to June 2015 • 1 year(s) Provided leadership to 825 students and 100+ staff at persistently low-performing Title I high school. Implemented quality assurance processes and provided oversight for $3.6 million School Improvement Grant. |
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Principal Mentor |
Atlanta Public Schools
From September 2013 to June 2014 • 1 year(s) Provided professional support to induction phase principals through collaboration and communication. Developed trusting partnerships and coordinated professional learning experiences. |
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Regional K-12 Executive Director of Schools |
Atlanta Public Schools
From September 2012 to September 2013 • 1 year(s) Supported 22 principals on 23 campuses serving 13,617 students in diverse communities. Collaborated with leadership to implement system-level initiatives for high student achievement. |
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School Transformation Coach |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
From February 2012 to September 2012 • 0 year(s) Coached principals and schools in meeting State Board expectations. Supported cohort of seven schools from portfolio of 118 under-achieving schools. |
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Area Superintendent |
San Diego Unified School District
From July 2010 to June 2011 • 1 year(s) Supported and managed instructional and operational functions of 27 schools serving 16,215 students. Reviewed and monitored school-level budgets totaling $120 million annually. |
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Executive Director, Atypical and Charter Schools |
San Diego Unified School District
From July 2009 to June 2010 • 1 year(s) Managed oversight policies and accountability guidelines for 37 charter schools serving 14,500 students K-12. Developed comprehensive web-based tool for charter petition review. |
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Assistant Superintendent/Secondary School Improvement Officer |
San Diego Unified School District
From July 2009 to June 2010 • 1 year(s) Supported cohort of 17 schools including K-12, small high schools, and specialty programs. Provided supervisorial oversight for district's AP Alliance Project grant. |
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Executive Director, Small School Innovation |
San Diego Unified School District
From August 2008 to December 2009 • 1 year(s) Monitored budgets for grant-funded schools and served as liaison for $11.5 million Gates Foundation grant. Supported 18 small autonomous high schools with technical assistance. |
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Adjunct Instructor |
Elizabeth City State University
From June 2009 to August 2009 • 0 year(s) Taught online graduate course in Leadership, Change, and Organizational Development using Blackboard Academic Suite. Radically redesigned master's level course content. |
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High School Improvement Officer/Assistant Superintendent |
San Diego Unified School District
From August 2008 to June 2009 • 1 year(s) Supported cohort of ten small high schools, early college, and middle college. Provided supervisorial oversight for AP Alliance Project and professional development to principals. |
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Director, Office of Magnet and Choice Schools |
Guilford County Schools
From December 2006 to August 2008 • 2 year(s) Managed portfolio of 44 magnet and choice schools representing 37% of district schools. Coordinated planning and managed $8.3 million budget for six Magnet School Assistance Program schools. |
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Founding Principal |
Guilford County Schools
From July 2002 to November 2006 • 4 year(s) Collaborated with stakeholders to establish vision, mission, and culture for North Carolina's first early college high school. Developed and implemented advanced academic program. |
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Principal |
Williamson County Schools
From January 1999 to June 2002 • 3 year(s) Served as Chief Learner and Dream Maker for coeducational public elementary school with kindergarten through fifth grade. Piloted innovative educational programs and increased teacher diversity. |
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Director, The Summer Session |
University School of Nashville
From April 1997 to December 1998 • 1 year(s) Planned and managed co-educational program for adults and students entering grades 7-12. Operated within budget and expanded program offerings to include adult learners. |
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Fellowship Liaison |
University School of Nashville
From May 1995 to December 1998 • 3 year(s) Recruited faculty of color and coordinated accommodations and teaching fellow seminars. Designed and launched faculty of color recruitment initiative. |
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Teacher |
University School of Nashville
From August 1994 to December 1998 • 4 year(s) Developed and taught required and elective humanities courses. Created two elective courses and participated in curricular and extra-curricular activities. |
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Term Professional (Therapeutic Mentor) |
Vanderbilt University
From January 1996 to May 1997 • 1 year(s) Interfaced with clients in home environment, reinforced appropriate behaviors, and mediated conflicts. Coordinated cases weekly with team of care providers. |
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Bess K. Gallard Teaching Fellow |
The Branson School
From August 1993 to June 1994 • 1 year(s) Taught required course with mentor teacher and developed elective course curricula. Awarded first endowed fellowship designed to increase educators of color in independent schools. |
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Lead Reviewer |
Corporation for National and Community Service
From April 1994 to May 1994 • 0 year(s) Facilitated conversations to review proposals for Learn and Serve America and Higher Education grants. Critiqued proposals for quality, sustainability, innovation, and replicability. |
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