Dr. Shannon Burton

Thursday, July 12, 2018

The Capella University PhD Program in Educational Administration

A former principal for the New York City Department of Education in Brooklyn, Dr. Shannon Burton has transitioned to the role of director of secondary education for University Heights in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Shannon Burton holds a PhD in educational administration from Capella University.

The PhD program in educational administration at Capella University prepares students to become leaders who can bring about meaningful change in K-12 schools. The program allows students to select an emphasis on district leadership or school leadership. This option lets students shape their research and course schedules to gain the skills they need to navigate the specific challenges of a career as a superintendent or K-12 principal.

State-approved and recognized by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council, the PhD program at Capella University fulfills the licensure requirements for principal or superintendent roles in many states. To learn more, visit www.capella.edu.

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As the director of secondary education at University Heights Schools in Newark, New Jersey, Dr. Shannon Burton draws on his background in teaching and school administration. He holds New York State certification in mathematics education and taught for eight years at a high school in Yonkers, New York. Afterwards, he served as the school’s assistant principal for math and public relations. In addition, Dr. Shannon Burton served as principal at the middle-school level in a New York State inner-city school district. He collaborated with members of the staff to plan and implement instructional objectives, goals, and methods.

Dr. Shannon Burton has also held the position of visiting professor at a number of New York universities, where he has taught business, education, and mathematics. He received his PhD in educational administration from Capella University, where he also earned a master of business administration.

Moreover, Dr. Burton earned a master of business administration with a health care management concentration from Columbia University, as well as master's degrees in mathematics education and information technology from Drury University.