Mrs. Cora E. BurrellM.Ed.

About Mrs. Cora E. Burrell

Mrs. Burrell was appointed Principal of Sinai Christian Academy by the School Board of Directors in the spring of 2016, after more than 25 years as an educator serving students and teachers at the elementary, middle, high school and collegiate levels.

Her philosophy about teaching is simple: "If you cannot reach them, you cannot teach them." She agrees with Madeline Hunter: "Kids don't care how much you know until they know how much you care!" The main ingredient missing in many classrooms today is a connection with students.

Mrs. Burrell sees a collaborative school environment as the key to successful teachers and students, and believes partnerships with parents, guardians, caretakers, business and community partners are essential. Most of all, she passionately believes that educating students in a Christ-centered environment prepares them to become Disciples of Christ, determined to live their ordained purpose in life.

She also enjoys teaching elementary students online to strengthen their math and language arts readiness; teaching keeps her close to the classroom and to the needs of each student.

Credentials

• Certified All-Levels Principal, Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
• Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management, Saint Augustine's University, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Master of Education in Educational Management, Strayer University, Atlanta, Georgia
• Currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Management, Capella University

Her favorite scripture is Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Education & training

• B.S. Organizational Management, Saint Augustine's University
• M.Ed. Educational Management, Strayer University

Certifications

• ACSI Certified All-Levels Principal