Denise Elizabeth Burson

Background

Burson, Denise Elizabeth was born on April 7, 1951 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Walter Raymond and Marion (Donnelly) Johanson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Clemson University, South Carolina, 1972. Master of Education, Clemson University, South Carolina, 1974. Certified in reading, Clemson University, South Carolina, 1975.

Career

Teacher Ravenel Elementary, Seneca, South Carolina, 1972-1977, Lee County Elementary, Leesburg, Georgia, 1977-1978, supervisor, 1978-1982. Consultant Economy Company, 1982-1985. Director, owner The Achievement Center, Inc., Albany, Georgia, 1982—1991.

Consultant MacMillan Public Company, Atlanta, since 1985. Counselor, therapist Doctor Graham Coates, Doctor of Medicine P.A., Albany, 1989—1995. Assistant professor Albany State University, 1993—1997.

Educational consultant West Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency, Grantville, since 1999, Learning Concepts Inc., Boone, North Carolina, since 2001. Speaker youth and church groups, Georgia, since 1985.

Achievements

• Denise Elizabeth Burson has been listed as a noteworthy business owner, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Reading Association, Career Women, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, Chi Omega Alumni Sorority.

Interests

• Judging beauty pageants, teaching leadership classes.

Connections

Married Joseph Sterling Burson, August 11, 1973 (divorced). Children: Julie, Scott, Wesley.