Mr.Burkee 8^th Grade

 

I grew up in good old West Allis, Wisconsin. I attended Good Shepherd Lutheran School (Go Panthers!), and graduated from West Allis Central (Go Bulldogs!) in 1978. From there I went to Concordia University-Wisconsin (Go Falcons!) and received my B.A. Degree in Education in 1982. I attended graduate school at Cardinal Stritch University (Go Wolves!) and received a Masters Degree in Classroom Management in 1994. I love learning. In the future I plan on going back to graduate school and getting another Masters Degree in either computer education, or administration.

 

As a classroom teacher, my goals are to challenge each student and help them to grow in their Faith walk. I strive to get our students ready for the changes and challenges they will face in high school.

 

My first teaching job was at Gospel Lutheran School in Milwaukee in 1982. While at Gospel I taught 5-6 grades and coached basketball. In 1982 I received a call to St. Pauls to teach 7^th grade and coach girls basketball. In 1986 I became Athletic Director and finally graduated to 8^th grade where I have been ever since! Over the years I have coached basketball, volleyball, softball, and football. GO PANTHERS! In my years here, I have also been VBS Director, Facilities Coordinator, and even Director of a School Musical.

 

At the center of my life is my family. I married the love of my life, Barb, in 1983. We have been blessed with two sons, Jacob and Jonathan, who keep us very busy and on the run. We are also lucky to have our moms, siblings, nieces, and nephews all living in the Milwaukee area.

 

In my free time (?) I enjoy being with my family, watching football, browsing at Home Depot or Ace Hardware, woodworking, searching for the perfect cup of coffee, doing yard work, washing cars, looking for ways to include computer technology in my History classes, home repairs, reading, watching PBS documentaries, and fixing things either my sons or I have broken.

 

I feel blessed to be part of the St. Pauls family, and look forward to continuing my ministry here.