Burns Bio

Carlos Burns, father of two children, teaches in the Special Education/History Department
and coaches football at Harlan Community Academy high School. He was recognized for being
one of the top coaches in the country because of the work he does with and through the
Play it Smart Program. He is a member of his church choir and instills a sense of the importance
of spirituality into the lives of the children with whom he comes in contact. Carlos has taught the importance of education to his football team members resulting in a team of academically eligible athletes, who attend classes, do their homework, prepare for exams, earn excellent grades, and participate in community services projects. He does not teach, coach, or volunteer for any type of recognition, but for the satisfaction of influencing a child to truly take his or her life and make the
most of it.