Dr. Angela Burke is a powerhouse educator and leader with over twenty years of experience inspiring change at every level of the educational system. Known for her contagious energy, practical expertise, and authentic passion, Dr. Burke consistently receives glowing feedback for her ability to connect with educators and move work forward with clarity and purpose.

She has worked across diverse school settings, including charter, inter-district magnet, pilot, and traditional public schools ,serving in roles from classroom teacher (K–6) to Assistant Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Technology. She is Level 1 and 2 certified in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and holds certificates in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Digital Leadership from Cornell University.

Grounded in research and driven by a commitment to inclusive and responsive teaching, Dr. Burke’s doctoral dissertation focused on cultural competency in the classroom. She brings deep experience in designing multi-tiered systems and structures that foster belonging and support all learners. Whether leading professional learning or coaching leadership teams, Dr. Burke brings joy, clarity, and a strong belief in what’s possible.

Faculty from area schools are invited to submit proposals for a 15-minute exchange of ideas. Using images, video, and student artifacts from their classroom, they’ll share their favorite ideas and strategies from their own UDL practice. This will be followed by a 10-minute discussion on how participants might use the strategies in their context.