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"HUSTLE AND HEART WILL SET YOU APART" - COACH BURTON
Coach Burton
Meet Mr. Matthew Burton aka "COACH", a dedicated and passionate educator who has been teaching for six years, and celebrating three years with Lancaster County School District. Native of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, and High School graduate of Clover High School in the class of 2001. Coach Burton has a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in History and Secondary Education from Bethany College and is currently working towards a Master's Degree in School Administration. He also graduated from The University Of North Carolina - School of Government. Coach Burton also has a Digital Media Technology / Broadcasting degree from the Carolina School of Broadcasting in Charlotte.
Before teaching, Coach Burton was in the Broadcast Journalism sector working for WBT/News Talk 1110, WLNK:107.9 FM, iheart Radio, WRTH: Earth FM, Fox News, and Salem Media Group. Coach Burton also did Freelance work for WBTV 3 and WJZY: Fox 46. Coach Burton was also involved in Local Politics and served as the Vice Chairman of The Lincoln County Planning Commission of Lincoln County, NC, and the Downtown Development Board of Directors. He was one of the Co-founding Members and the first Vice President of The Waxhaw Community Theatre.
This is his 9th year teaching and third year with Lancaster County Schools. Coach Burton transferred to Indian Land Middle School from South Middle School where he was an 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Assistant Football Coach, and SPARK After School Enrichment Teacher for the Children's Council.
Coach Burton has taught primarily High School History but has also taught 7th & 8th Grade. He has a particular love for teaching Social Studies and History and is always looking for new and innovative ways to bring these subjects to life for his students. In the 2023-2024 Year, Coach Burton made a transition and moved to Resource / Special Education. Coach Burton believes that a love of learning and a thirst for knowledge are some of the most important things he can instill in his students. He believes that teaching the subject matter is important, as well as teaching life skills and morals is equally important in the classroom.
Coach Burton is committed to creating dynamic, engaging, and safe learning environments for her students and is known for his ability to foster positive relationships with every one of them. To him, educator professionalism maintains a welcoming, respectful, and safe learning environment for all students. This includes upholding the highest standards of conduct and modeling respectful behavior to students that always reflects a professional attitude. That is precisely how he likes to run his classroom.
In addition to his classroom duties, Coach Burton is actively involved in the school community. He is currently the Head Coach for the 7th Grade Lady Warrior Volleyball team. He is very proud of the 7th-grade girls' volleyball team, which was the 2023-2024 FMAC Conference Runner-Up and successfully led the 7th-grade Girls Volleyball team to the FMAC Championship, successfully clinching the title for the 2024-2025 Season under his current tenure as Head Coach. When he is not teaching or coaching, Coach Burton enjoys historical nonfiction, watching documentaries, cheering on his sons Noah at the Indian Land High Soccer games, going to see past Volleyball players who are now playing for Varsity and JV Volleyball for Indian Land High, watching / volunteering at other ILMS team events, and spending time with his family.
Coach Burton is married to his beautiful wife and best friend, Meaghan. They have four children: Aiko, Noah, Austin, and Caroline. He also has one beautiful granddaughter, Deyah.
He hopes that ALL Students and staff have a FANTASTIC school year with an abundance of growth, memories, and LOTS OF LAUGHTER!!! And always remember what Ole' Coach Burton always says.... "HUSTLE AND HEART WILL SET YOU APART!!!"
GO WARRIORS!!!
GO WARRIORS!!!
GO GAMECOCKS!!!
GO NAVY!!!
COACH BURTON'S MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Coach Burton's Class, in cooperation with Indian Land Middle School, home and community, is to prepare children to become lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens by creating meaningful learning experiences in a safe, nurturing environment.
I believe:
All children can learn. READ THIS AGAIN!!!
All children should be given learning opportunities to meet their unique needs, gifts, and learning styles in order to reach their full potential.
Education is a shared responsibility involving students, teachers and staff, parents, and community members.
School should be a safe and nurturing environment where the cultures and customs of families are respected.
Educational experiences should encourage students to learn to communicate effectively, solve problems competently, think critically and creatively, and act responsibly.
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