Janice Burton
Adjunct Faculty
Biography
Accomplished educator with forty plus years of demonstrated ability to effectively articulate both the oral and written complexities of legal compliance affecting education and criminal justice organizations. Experience with both online and in person teaching. Excellent rapport with students, staff and community leaders through positive communication, seeking to work within an organization dedicated to training students. Exceptional Oral and Written Communication Skills • Ability to present complex ideas in a clearly articulated, easy to understand format. • Experience in online teaching • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail • Working knowledge of Federal and State Regulatory Agencies including; ADA, Title IX, III, FERPA, etc. • Experience interfacing and communicating at multiple levels of an organization • Proficient in Legal and Non legal Research Sources and Methods • Lexus Nexus Certificate of Mastery • Critical Thinker and Problem Solver • Working knowledge of Alternative Dispute Resolutions • Proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint • Exceptional ability in interpreting Higher Education Law
Education
  • Juris Doctor (Doctor of Jurisprudence)
Programs Taught
  • Master of Education in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education (Leads to Initial Licensure)
  • Master of Education in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education (Does Not Lead to Licensure)
  • Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (Leads to Initial Teacher Licensure)
  • Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (Does Not Lead to Initial Teacher Licensure)
  • Master of Education in Elementary Education and Special Education (Leads to Initial Licensure)
Classes
  • JUS-620: Exploration of Law and Public Policy
  • JUS-631: Exploration of Constitutional Criminal Law
  • JUS-641: Legal Communication
  • POS-500: U.S. and Arizona Constitutions for Teacher Candidates
  • POS-501: U.S. and Arizona Constitutions for Teacher Candidates
Licenses / Certificates
  • Certification in School Law
Awards
  • Teacher of The Year - 2008
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