
Steve Burton is a 2007 alumnus of Hart County High School who now serves as the CTAE Director and CEO of Hart College and Career Academy. Steve completed two pathways in high school, Education and Construction, and applies what he has learned both in his personal and professional life in his current role. He furthered his education at Emmanuel College for his bachelor’s degree, Piedmont College for his master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and a specialist degree in Educational Teacher Leadership, and Columbus State University for his specialist degree in Leadership and Administration. His career growth demonstrates the potential opportunities that CTAE, coupled with post-secondary education, can provide. Steve began his education career at South Hart Elementary School, first as an Elementary Math Interventionist, and then moving into a position as an English to Speakers of Other Languages teacher at South Hart and Hartwell Elementary Schools. He then served as the STEAM facilitator at Hart Elementary for four years before being appointed as the Assistant Principal of North Hart Elementary School. After another four years, Steve was appointed to his current position as CEO and CTAE Director of Hart College and Career Academy.
“My passion for teaching and serving students was started in my education pathway with Mrs. Jamie Partain. While in high school, I was able to ‘test the waters’ by interning to ensure teaching was what I wanted to do.”