Dolores T. Burton

Dolores Burton is an award-winning author of seven books. The Complete Guide to RtI: An Implementation Toolkit (2011), Mathematics, the Common Core, and RtI: An Integrated Approach to Teaching in Today's Classrooms (2013) contain instructional strategies for teachers and parents. Her four picture books; But You Don't Look Like Me!, Bully Bill Is Back! The Burrowing Owls Are Worried, Big Bad Barry: Does He Really Want to Be a Bully? and But You Don't Look Like Me; A Tale of Kindness and Friendship, gently teach lessons of kindness and empathy. Her award-winning chapter book for students 8-12, A Story of Courage: Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, tells the story of Justice Sotomayor's journey from a child growing up in a single-parent home in the Bronx to a seat on the highest court in the land. Dr. Burton is also published in numerous journals and is an invited speaker in regional, national, and international venues.

She is a former chair of teacher education, professor, teacher, and school district administrator. Her two Fulbright Scholar Awards supported her work in South Africa and Iceland. Please see her website www.doloresburton.com for more information.