BOOK OF THE MONTH
If These Chains Could Talk was nominated the book of the month at several middle and high schools throughout the United States.
There are two separate curricula that is customized for different age groups. One for middle school students and the other is currently used throughout Duval County Schools for struggling high school students 2-3 levels below in reading; as well as those challenged with anger management, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Many students who are mandated to take the Talking Chains curriculum have Class 3 and Class 4 offenses before they are expelled or transition to an alternative school. The Duval County Hearing Officer, Bea Lewis, uses “If These Chains Could Talk” curriculum as an intervention and crime prevention program.
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Betty Seabrook Burney is the founder of the Education Star Corporation, Inc., a education consulting firm based in Florida. In November 2004 she joined the Duval County School Board and represents District 5. 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, Mrs. Burney is an education consultant for TPG, Inc., and Seabrook & Associates. She is also a dedicated member of the NAACP Education Committee, Wayman Chapel AME Church and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. 
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