Wynona Burling:
CLASS OF 1973
Highland High SchoolClass of 1973
Highland, IN
Wynona's Story
Life
I knew at a young age that I wanted to become a teacher. At first, I thought about being an English teacher and later decided to use my interest and abilities in sports and pursued a degree in physical education. I attended Purdue University and graudated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1977. After moving to Oklahoma and substitute teaching for a couple of years, I was hired as a P.E. teacher at Windsor Hills Elementary in the Putnam City School District. For 15 years, I taught 1st through 6th grade students a variety of sports, aerobics, health and fitness classes, dance and various movement forms. In the early 1980's, I completed the requirements for a Master of Education form the University of ...Expand for more
Central Oklahoma. In the late 1980's, I had the desire to continue my education and become a school principal. In 1992, I earned a doctoral degree in Education Administration from Oklahoma State University. My first administrative role led me to Chickasha, Oklahoma, where I served as principal at Grand Avenue Elementary for four years. I returned to Putnam City as principal at Apollo Elementary for two years and now have been principal at Ralph Downs Elementary for the past six years. I love what I do - especially working with students, teachers, staff and parents. You can view my school's website at: putnamcityschools.org (Ralph Downs Elementary)
I have two children; Lauren, age 18 and Brian, age 8.
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