Principal Burke has been part of the St. Margaret community since 2002 and has taught hundreds of children in the classroom. Ms. Burke started her career teaching 1st grade at Immaculate Heart of Mary and has taught first and second-grade homerooms as well as third, fourth, and fifth-grade departmental at SMOS.
Throughout her twenty-plus years as an educator, Ms. Burke’s priority has been to provide a nurturing, positive learning environment where each child can find success. She continues that goal as she transitioned from classroom teacher to School Administrator. Ms. Burke served as an Assistant/Interm Principal at SMOS for two years before accepting the position of Principal.
Ms. Burke feels blessed to be a part of the St. Margaret of Scotland school community and treasures the many friendships that she has formed. She is a St. Louis native and proud to enjoy the diversity of city life. Choosing to be a part of the Catholic School system is an important calling for all of the staff at SMOS. Ms. Burke is passionate about her faith and living the works of the Gospel through social justice. She believes in the SMOS mission and works to incorporate those philosophies into her everyday interactions with SMOS faculty, students, and the school and parish communities.