Ms. Gracie Burke - Officier!

Ms. Gracie Burke, director of  World Languages for the Milton Public Schools, has been promoted from “Chevalier” to “Officier” in the Ordre des Palmes Academiques (Order of Academic Palms). The promotion was made by the French Minister of Education. The order, which was originally a decoration established by Napoleon, initially honored eminent members of the University of Paris. It was later expanded to include any individual including a foreigner who made substantial contributions to the expansion of French culture in the world.

Ms. Burke has been recognized for the work that she has done promoting the French language and culture in the United States.

“We couldn’t be more proud of Gracie,” said Mary Gormley, Superintendent of the Milton Public Schools. “She is a wonderful example of a dedicated teacher who lives and breathes her profession.”

Ms. Burke in turn thanked her colleagues, “I know that this recognition is as much yours as mine and I want to thank all of you for the excellent work you do in teaching the students of Milton and in promoting the study of languages and cultures in our language programs.”

CONGRATULATIONS MS. BURKE!