Diamela Oakley
Dr. Burchell gave me my first opportunity to teach back in 1972. He hired me as a business teacher; I will never forget that his main concern was that I looked too young and the students might not respect me enough. I definitely worked at showing him wrong! But my best recollection of Dr. Burchell is the emotional support he gave me when my father passed. I will never forget him for the care and the time he took to speak to me and console me. Rest in Peace!

