Robert F. Burton

Background

Burton, Robert F. was born on September 17, 1944 in Tulsa. Son of Charles and Flossie (Rogers) Burton.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Langston U., 1966; Master of Education, Northeastern State University, 1972.

Career

Teacher, Remington Elementary School, Tulsa, 1966-1971; administrative intern, Jackson Elementary School, Tulsa, 1971-1972; principal, Remington Elementary School, 1972-1974; budget coordinator, Tulsa Public Schools Federal Projects, 1974-1978; coordinator, Tulsa Public Schools Community Superior vena cava syndrome/Human Rels., 1978-1981; administrative assistant to superintendent, Tulsa Public Schools, 1981-1989; interim superintendent, Tulsa Public Schools, 1989-1990; assistant to superintendent for administrative services, Tulsa Public Schools, since 1990. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Robert F. Burton has been listed as a noteworthy School system administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Human Rights Commission, Tulsa, 1984. Board directors Tulsa Zoo Friends, 1992, Private Industry Training Council, 1992, Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, 1992. Member NAt. Alliance Black School Educators.

Interests

• Avocation: music, golf.

Connections

Married Elmerine Palmer, Uag. 17, 1963; children: Elmerine Burton Liverpool, Robert F. Junior.

Father:

Charles Burton

Mother:

Flossie (Rogers) Burton

Spouse:

Elmerine Palmer

child:

Elmerine Burton Liverpool Burton

child:

Robert F. Junior Burton