Tennessee is one of the most picturesque states in the US. It has unparalleled natural beauty, with lush forests, majestic mountains, winding rivers, and bustling cities all contributing to its mild climate. Underneath this beauty, though, is a sinister side to Woody Burton, a former Tennessee district superintendent turned serial sexual offender.
Synopsis of Woody Burton
William Burton, better known as Woody Burton, is the superintendent of Lake County Schools in Tiptonville, Tennessee. He holds three degrees from academic institutions: a doctorate in educational leadership, a master’s in educational leadership, and a bachelor’s in business and organizational management. Burton, a former soldier, started his teaching career at Norman Smith Elementary School.
He was the principal of Dickson Middle School and the assistant principal of Clarksville High School before taking on his new role, which he used to commit and cover up his misconduct.
Burton’s Report on Intimate Relationships
Despite being a father of two children, Burton still enjoys having extramarital affairs and flaunting his private parts to married women at work. One instance of this would be his recent flirtation with a married female coworker, which involved sending her a picture of his penis and some explicit texts via Snapchat.
In a conversation, Burton told the woman he wanted to “play with your pussy.” As though that was not enough, Burton continued sending her sexts, promising to slap her ass, grab her shoulders, stroke her neck, and stick his “thick cock” in her while caressing her “hot wet pussy, taking all my cock.” Then, while he was still at school, Burton sent the woman a photo of himself having an erection.
Above-the-Law Status of Burton
Despite the overwhelming evidence against him, Burton Burton is still free to walk the streets of Tennessee because of his “above-the-law” status. He has never been questioned about these charges. He is thought to be above the law and capable of committing any crime due to his position and high-ranking connections. His fear even extends to the school board. In any other case, after being reported, he ought to have been invited for questioning, but it seems like they are helping him hide his activities.
Lake County Schools Faces Disturbances
Burton’s disgusting actions reveal the extent of corruption among the district’s employees, students, and Lake County Schools leadership. As of this publication, the district employed 152 people, including 870 students and 75 classroom teachers, all of whom were under the direct influence of a man who was both an alleged father and a serial assaulter of women.
“Our district is rich with history and a tradition of excellence that we will not rest upon but commit to extending and improving for the future,” Burton had said, but no one knew he had some hidden agenda.
The Way Forward
Burton is unquestionably the most qualified candidate to lead the district, given his background, education, and experience. But he is unsuited for a role that involves supervising the administration of affairs and shaping the next wave of our leaders. If these accusations are ignored and Burton is allowed to carry out his duties without being probed to assess his degree of responsibility, Tiptonville, Tennessee, and the United States as a whole will always be left with the legacy of his work—a generation of corrupt individuals.
