Milwaukee grade school principal dies; ‘will be greatly missed’

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Public Faculties introduced the passing of Principal Deanna Burton of Townsend Avenue College on Thursday, Dec. 22.

A press release in a information launch says the next: 

“Our ideas and prayers are along with her household, associates, and the college neighborhood particularly through the vacation season.

“Throughout her years of service in Milwaukee Public Faculties, dedicated to the wants of her college students, Dr. Burton labored as a instructor and a principal. Dr. Burton devoted 22 years of her life to schooling, lots of which have been spent with Milwaukee Public Faculties. She was named the principal of Townsend Avenue College in January 2022. She labored to create a welcoming studying atmosphere for all. She will likely be vastly missed by the Townsend Avenue College employees, college students, and MPS neighborhood.”

Milwaukee Public Faculties signifies it’s offering assist to the scholars and employees at Townsend Avenue College and all through the district. 

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