Our Story

The genesis for Passion Driven Leadership (PDL) was born from my journey as a Principal and the life-altering experiences I gained while obtaining my Doctorate at Seton Hall. The vicissitudes of administrative life that molded me as a Principal transformed me and as a result, I am committed to Transforming others that lead to help and support them to be their BEST. Hence, my story became my passion, which stirred my vision, and became my mission!

The Visionary

About Tyrone D. Burton

Dr. Tyrone D. Burton

President & CEO

Passion Driven Leadership

the vision

To create a community of educators who become emotionally literate and emotionally intelligent through the development of human capital.

Tyrone began his teaching career in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, teaching grades K-8th. Most recently, he was the Principal of Cherokee Park Elementary School. Under his leadership the school made major gains, including being named Elementary School Principal of the Year for 2013-2014 School Year and being the first ever recipient of The National Institute Excellence in Teaching, Teacher Advancement Program, Ambassadors Award. He successfully turned around his school and maintained a level of academic efficacy by adopting a Transformational Leadership Style that allowed him to build capacity among those around him, thereby increasing student achievement by 75% in core content areas. Under his leadership his school went from one that was about to be closed in 2001 but has since earned some of the highest distinctions in the state to include, Top Gain Status 2012, 2013 and 2014 as well as Exemplary Status 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2013. In 2009 and 2010 his school earned the Cecil Picard Excellence in Education Award for achieving the highest Value Added Score in the State.

Book a Consultation today

the mission

To restore and revitalize educators’ emotional health and wellbeing.

What Leaders Are Saying

what leaders are saying...

“Dr. Tyrone Burton is a great mentor. I count myself lucky to have worked with him and would recommend him to any organization that wants to upskill their processes and build authentic leaders that operate in their ‘WHY’. His feedback is invaluable: honest and to the point. His attuned insight and guidance have helped me to become a Passion Driven Leader who is now a Multiplier!”

Cynthia B. Franklin, M.A.T.

Founder & CEO

Sprinkling Seeds Education & Training and Upskill Kids

I knew what I wanted to become but was confused about how to achieve it. That is when Dr. Burton took me under his wing and taught me how to LEAD not just teach. He taught me the difference between students just remembering you and students never forgetting you. His teachings gave me a teaching toolkit, allowing me to be recognized across the country for my innovative ways of teaching and engaging students.”

Van Phillips Jr. M. Ed.

National Education Speaker

Passion Drives Us.

Phone

(318) 344-3949

Office

331 Milam Street, Suite 200
Shreveport, LA 71101

Email

tburton@passiondrivenleadership.org