Johnson County Educator is This Week's Hero

(February 24, 2012) - This week's Billy Johnson Community Hero is Kentucky Academic Hall of Fame Coach and Johnson County Middle School teacher, Pam Burton. "I have taught for a total of 32 and a half years. The first ten and a half years, I taught in West Virginia, and I've been teaching in Kentucky since 1989," explained Burton. "I work mostly with middle school students, but I do work with some 5th and 6th grade students around Johnson County. In addition, I coach Academics at Johnson County Middle School."

Mrs. Burton says she is very proud of the accomplishments of her Academic teams over the years. "We have won eight Governor's Cup titles, and that's a big trophy. We also have three second place and a couple of third place finishes. Our kids have surpassed all expectations of everyone!"

In addition to all of her academic responsibilities, Mrs. Burton also finds time to be involved with Sunrise Children's Services. She works with law enforcement to provide needed supplies such as blankets and stuffed animals to children when, unfortunately, they must be removed from their homes. Officers carry these donated items in their cruisers for those moments when children could use some comfort.

And, Mrs. Burton offered one last lesson about life, which is, "...not to give up. Do not let anyone tell you that you can't do something. Dig deep, dream big and work hard. Because hard work and persistence can overcome any obstacle."

Congratulations, Pam Burton, this week's Billy Johnson Community Hero!