HATS OFF TO BETTY BURNEY
As I was reading a bulletin on MySpace titled “Ribault’s School Grade ‘06-’07 is …,” I noticed that several students noted how “nice” and “involved” School Board member Betty Burney is. It amazes me that my peers keep track of elected officials who represent our schools.
I’m impressed with Burney because she wrote If these Chains Could Talk. I’m sure this book has inspired many youth throughout Jacksonville. I was thrilled to hear that eighth-graders in Duval County would receive a free copy of this book.
Burney, along with State Sen. Tony Hill, has proposed a new mentoring program for young black males.
Also, she has shown her commitment to incarcerated youth in Duval County by serving as a volunteer motivational mentor at the jail.
She recently attended the Boys 2Men retreat at the Main Library. Also, she has attended several community meetings and school events at the various schools she represents throughout the school year.
This is the definition of what a School Board member is and should be.
Hats off to Burney for being an outstanding and involved School Board member.
BRADFORD HALL, Ribault High School, Jacksonville
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Betty Seabrook Burney represents District 5 and joined the Duval County School Board in November 2004. She is a Raines High School graduate, holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University. Currently, Ms. Burney is an education consultant for TPG, Inc., and Seabrook and Associates. She is a member of the NAACP Education Committee, Wayman Chapel AME Church and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. 
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