Edith Burgess

Edith Burgess, BS, MBA, currently serves as a Special Education Paraeducator with Cobb County School District, having previously worked as a Substitute Teacher at the same district earlier in 2023. Prior experience includes roles at Cedar AI as an Implementation and Support Engineer, and Publix Super Markets and The Home Depot in customer service positions. Burgess's extensive career at Norfolk Southern Corporation spans over two decades, where significant contributions included serving as Positive Train Control Coordinator, Assistant Manager in Transportation Systems, and various roles in Integrated Transportation Management. Notably, Burgess played a pivotal role in developing a federally mandated safety framework and optimizing rail operations through partnerships with GE Transportation. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Georgia State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Auburn University.