Meet Our Board Member

LaChandra Butler Burks

"A Voice for OUR Children"

Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, LaChandra Butler Burks' passion for children and commitment to education has been evident all of her adult life. As a product of Atlanta Public Schools, she considers it an honor to now serve as a member of the Atlanta Board of Education because it allows her to fight daily to have quality, public education for the children of a city she dearly loves. It is her strong belief that everyone must be involved in making sure that children are whole and well.

A graduate of L.P. Miles Elementary School and C.L. Harper High School with a Bachelors Degree from State University of West Georgia, (formerly West Georgia College), a Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Arts in Teaching, Burks received most of her political experience from having worked under the leadership of three Atlanta mayors for 13 years.

On the Atlanta Board of Education since 2005, LaChandra has served as Chair of the Board and currently holds the position of Chair of the APS Budget Commission where she is responsible for facilitating her colleagues in setting and overseeing the school system's $600+ million general fund operating budget. In addition to her work as a member of the Atlanta Board of Education, LaChandra serves on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.

As an active member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, LaChandra led the efforts to start their accredited, quality early childhood program (Indelible Impressions Learning Center) and private Christian Academy (Legacy Christian Academy). She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

LaChandra is married to Anthony J. Burks and has a step daughter.