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Retired Principal Becomes Site Manager at Burgess-Peterson

5/16/2026

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David White now serves as site manager at Burgess-Peterson Academy in Atlanta, Georgia.
He retired after 33 years in education, including 15 years as the elementary school principal.
Principal Holly Brookins confirmed that White applied for the site-manager position.
In his new role he power-washes bathrooms, inspects fire extinguishers and cleans gutters.
White says being on the bottom rung does not bother him because he still feels he contributes meaningfully.

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David White now serves as site manager at Burgess-Peterson Academy in Atlanta, Georgia.
He retired after 33 years in education, including 15 years as the elementary school principal.
Principal Holly Brookins confirmed that White applied for the site-manager position.
In his new role he power-washes bathrooms, inspects fire extinguishers and cleans gutters.
White says being on the bottom rung does not bother him because he still feels he contributes meaningfully.