Faculty

Ms. Devona Burgess

Devona Burgess hails from Riverside, Ca, receiving her bachelor’s degree from CSU Stanislaus. Ms. Burgess also has a master’s degree from Capella University and received her Principal certificate from Lamar University.

Ms. Burgess has twenty years of experience in education. She served as a Special Education teacher in California for five years. Her additional years have been spent right here in FWISD. Ms. Burgess has served as a Pre-K teacher, Early Childhood Specialist, Title I teacher, Data Analyst, Dean of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and now Principal of Edward J. Briscoe Elementary.

Ms. Burgess’ personal goals for Briscoe are to improve student achievement through collective, team-based approaches, direct lines of communication, and thorough planning.

Anna Hughes