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DR. ROBERT BURRIS

DR. ROBERT BURRIS

Head of School
Auburn,IN

Summary

Visionary Head of School with extensive experience in strategic planning and fostering strong school cultures. Expertise in expanding experiential and advanced education offerings while focusing on academic rigor anchored in a faith foundation. Improved financial stability and conducted extensive campus facility improvements. Effective professional skilled in K-12 education, classroom management, marketing, development, fund-raising, the design and execution of master facility plans, strategic road maps, program expansion, and curriculum revision. A creative visionary passionate about guiding and inspiring students toward relevant, challenging, and experiential growth in a collaborative environment. Extensive background in accreditation processes, teacher development, and training. Expertise in strategic leadership, enrollment management, and project management, bringing a collaborative approach to educational excellence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of School

Lakewood Park Christian School
2018.08 - Current
  • Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.
  • Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, students, and parents.
  • Established effective communication channels between administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students.
  • Spearheaded fundraising initiatives to secure additional resources for academic programs and facility improvements.

Chief Academic Officer

Sevenstar Academy

Head of School

Salisbury Christian School

Headmaster

Fellowship Christian School

Head of School

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy

High School Principal

Pine Castle Christian Academy

President/Founder

Burris Consulting Agency

Education

Doctorate- Educational Leadership -

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Master of Arts -

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Bachelor of Science -

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Skills

  • Fundraising strategies
  • Visionary thinking
  • Strategic leadership
  • Enrollment management
  • Project management
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Additional Information

  • Association of Christian Schools International/Central Division Commissioner
  • National Institute for Learning Development/Suffolk, VA/Chairman of the Board
  • Columbia International University, Columbia, SC/PhD. dissertation advisor
  • Chamber of Commerce/DeKalb County, Auburn, IN/Board of Directors
  • Atlanta Christian School Association/Co-Founder, President
  • Central Florida Consortium of Private School Counselors/Founder, President
  • Colson Fellow/Institute on Biblical Worldview
  • Post graduate studies: Owen Graduate School of Management/Executive Development Institute/Vanderbilt University
  • Certifications: ACSI School Administration, Lifetime Certificate. State of Florida Department of Education, Professional Teacher (expired)



Timeline

Head of School

Lakewood Park Christian School
2018.08 - Current

Chief Academic Officer

Sevenstar Academy

Head of School

Salisbury Christian School

Headmaster

Fellowship Christian School

Head of School

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy

High School Principal

Pine Castle Christian Academy

President/Founder

Burris Consulting Agency

Doctorate- Educational Leadership -

University of Central Florida

Master of Arts -

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science -

Liberty University
DR. ROBERT BURRISHead of School