Dr. Kelly Burton

Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton earned her Ph.D. in Humanities with an emphasis in Philosophy from Faulkner University. She has an M.A. in Philosophy and B.A.'s in Philosophy and English Literature, all from Arizona State University. She has over 22 years of experience in teaching in person and online from 7th grade to university level courses in the Humanities. She lives in a small town in Arizona with her husband, David, and two cattle dogs. The Burtons are active in their church community and in educating the youth of the church.

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy is that if you love your students and you love your discipline, they will love what you love. I view myself as a fellow learner with a little more experience. I use the Socratic method and seminar discussions of classic texts for teaching and learning. I believe that careful study, a sense of wonder, and the goal of knowing God are how teacher and students grow together as a body of learners. I carefully observe each student to ensure the class is tailored to individual learning styles. I have experience with a great diversity of learners over the years. I have taught 7th graders, and I have taught 80-year-old students. Flexibility is one of my greatest assets.

Statement of Faith

I hold to the Historic Christian Faith as summed up in the Westminster Confession of Faith and Shorter and Larger Catechisms. I have been a member at Westminster Fellowship, a Reformed church in Phoenix, Arizona, since 1994.