David A. Burdette

"Bird"

Retired From North Royalton City Schools in 2014.
Reside now in "Sunny" Stuart , Florida

Warren, Ohio

Worked at Carlisle's in Niles from 1972 - 1977
Met Mr. & Mrs. Richard Novak who convinced me to
further my education. They had two foster children from Korea at the time. They asked me to tutor them and were so pleased with my work that they made it possible for me to attend Kent State University.

I attended Howland High School during my Junior and Senior years. I had formerly been living in Florida.

I always had a crush on Linda Kirk who worked with me at Carlisle's.

My favorite teacher was Mr. Mckay for Social Studies & Mr. Kupka for Biology.

I would have made sure to let my teachers know that I appreciated
everything they did for me. Being young .... we don't really grasp
the importance of always striving to be and do the best that we can.

I like Bike Riding , Bowling and Fishing

During my teaching years , I have met three United States Presidents.
Reagan - George Bush II and Bill Clinton.

Taught School in Doncaster,England for several years

Disney Finalist for America's Teacher of the Year Award in 2002

* I currently occupy my time building custom NFL lamps and Yard Lighthouses .... Restore old automobiles

I've been to England several times. Family travels to Canada for annual fishing trip with friends

Key West ... Florida

Grilled Salmon

4 Door

Graduated Suma Cum Laude From Kent State University
Became a 6th grade science teacher in North Royalton Ohio
The only job I interviewed for. Spent my entire 34 years teaching there.
Best years of my life