Mr. Richard P. Burdick became the proud principal of St. Paul’s Lutheran School in July 2021. Mr. Burdick has been an educator for over ten years. Most recently, Mr. Burdick was a Director at Northwestern Oklahoma State University for the past nine years. Prior, he served as a Faculty Instructor for the Health and Sports Science department.
Mr. Burdick has organized many professional development opportunities for staff. His goal is to continue to provide a supportive climate and culture at St. Paul’s that is conducive to teaching and learning. By doing so, each individual student and teacher can experience growth to their highest potential.
Mr. Burdick earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Sports Science with a minor in Marketing from Northwestern Oklahoma State University and a Master’s Degree in Adult Education Management and Administration and is working on a second Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. He is also currently completing a Certificate in School Management and Leadership with Principal 360 – Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation (CLEF). By pursuing lifelong learning, He intends to be an example that we should never stop learning.
Mr. Burdick is married to Laura Burdick and they have two children, Watson and Mitt.
In addition, please feel welcome to contact me with any praises, concerns, questions, or ideas via email at richard@stpaulsenid.com or by phone at 580.278.1827.