Mrs. Burgess was a long time educator in Kennewick school district, first teaching at Eastgate elementary for 15 years, starting in 1955, and then at Park Middle school for 5, 2 years as teacher/ group leader and then the next 15 as Assistant Principal, retiring in 1992. Sha had a positive influence on every student during her 40+ years teaching. She showed each student that she cared. She also helped families outside of school by giving when a family was in need it with her rental business that her and her husband created with the idea of helping people by providing affordable housing. Renaming the school she spent so many years at as an educator is an honor she was very deserving of
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Reached 250 supporters
April 14, 2020
April 10, 2020
We just hit 100 signatures to honor Wilma Burgess. Post this link on Facebook right now and email our local school board members to demand this change.
April 9, 2020
The momentum behind renaming Park Middle School is undeniable now. Text three friends this link today and demand that the school board finally honors Wilma Burgess.
Reached 100 supporters
April 9, 2020
110 Comments
Mrs. Burgess was a KSD Icon to say the least. She made an impact and changed so many lives for the better. I cannot think of anyone more deserving from my lifetime who forever put all her students first.
She always made me smile when she walked through the doors. Sat with me through my hard times and showed me how to do certain office work filing etc. During my adult times we played some darn good pool but man she was one of the best i ever known.
This would be the best thing to have done. She was a wonderful person and teacher. I saw her 2 years ago, and she recognized me right away. “Well, Miss Angela Rodriguez, how are you? Are you still drawing?” I’m 40, and haven’t been called Angela Rodriguez in over 21 yrs.
I loved her. I would stay after school to help her do things around the classroom just so I could have more time with her <3
She helped me out in only the way Mrs. Burgess could. I just moved here and had trouble getting along. I was in the office A LOT. I spent my time doing my work in her office. She could have just sent me away but she always had time for me. I cannot thank her enough but to dedicate Park Middle in her honor would only be right.
I was just telling my wife about Mrs. Burgess and just happened to find this petition. Great idea
Great lady
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Mrs. Burgess was a long time educator in Kennewick school district, first teaching at Eastgate elementary for 15 years, starting in 1955, and then at Park Middle school for 5, 2 years as teacher/ group leader and then the next 15 as Assistant Principal, retiring in 1992. Sha had a positive influence on every student during her 40+ years teaching. She showed each student that she cared. She also helped families outside of school by giving when a family was in need it with her rental business that her and her husband created with the idea of helping people by providing affordable housing. Renaming the school she spent so many years at as an educator is an honor she was very deserving of
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
April 14, 2020
April 10, 2020
We just hit 100 signatures to honor Wilma Burgess. Post this link on Facebook right now and email our local school board members to demand this change.
April 9, 2020
The momentum behind renaming Park Middle School is undeniable now. Text three friends this link today and demand that the school board finally honors Wilma Burgess.
Reached 100 supporters
April 9, 2020
110 Comments
Great gal. I spent my fair share of time in the principle's office and she always gave me a fair shake. She asked where I was from and other personal questions and shared things about herself with me.. Tough but fair. Always stopped into her tiny office and said hi to her through out my middle school career.
Mrs. Burgess was a KSD Icon to say the least. She made an impact and changed so many lives for the better. I cannot think of anyone more deserving from my lifetime who forever put all her students first.
She always made me smile when she walked through the doors. Sat with me through my hard times and showed me how to do certain office work filing etc. During my adult times we played some darn good pool but man she was one of the best i ever known.
This would be the best thing to have done. She was a wonderful person and teacher. I saw her 2 years ago, and she recognized me right away. “Well, Miss Angela Rodriguez, how are you? Are you still drawing?” I’m 40, and haven’t been called Angela Rodriguez in over 21 yrs.
I loved her. I would stay after school to help her do things around the classroom just so I could have more time with her <3
She helped me out in only the way Mrs. Burgess could. I just moved here and had trouble getting along. I was in the office A LOT. I spent my time doing my work in her office. She could have just sent me away but she always had time for me. I cannot thank her enough but to dedicate Park Middle in her honor would only be right.
I was just telling my wife about Mrs. Burgess and just happened to find this petition. Great idea
Great lady
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Great gal. I spent my fair share of time in the principle's office and she always gave me a fair shake. She asked where I was from and other personal questions and shared things about herself with me.. Tough but fair. Always stopped into her tiny office and said hi to her through out my middle school career.