Janna Burns Email & Phone Number

I have a heart and passion for serving students, and in more than 20 years as an educator, I have learned to “never say never”. When I began her teaching career in 2002, I said I would never teach middle school; however, my first job offer was at Arnold Middle School in Grand Prairie, Texas, and I ended up staying ten years (and loving it). While I was teaching, I said I’d never leave the classroom because I loved the impact I was able to have on my students; however, I was given the opportunity to step into a Master Teacher/Instructional Coaching role and left the classroom to help teachers better serve their students by improving their craft. While in this role, I said I’d never be an administrator, and especially never a principal; however, when given the opportunity to be Dean of Instruction at a 6A high school, I stepped into the role, where I was able to provide a deeper level of support to teachers and students. After serving as Dean, I was given the opportunity to serve as principal at Young Women’s Leadership Academy, a partner of Young Women’s Preparatory Network, allowing me to further support students, teachers, staff, and families. Despite vowing never to have a Dallas commute, I now serve as Executive Director of Teacher Development and School Support at Young Women's Preparatory Network in Dallas, Texas (when you love what you do, a few extra minutes in the car isn't so bad). I now get to serve students, teachers, and administrators across the state of Texas, widening my impact farther than Iever imagined. Never say never.Throughout my career, I've learned the benefit of shaking off limitations and embracing challenges and changes, and I strive to pass along that mindset as I support students and staff in my current role. I am able to draw on my extensive experience as an educator and provide customized support to campuses as I partner with them to elevate student opportunities and success.When I'm not serving campuses with YPWN, my husband and I love to travel, hike mountains, and have as many adventures as we can find.