Christopher Burkhalter

Christopher Burkhalter has extensive experience in education and the arts, currently serving as a CTE & Project Lead the Way Teacher, as well as a music teacher for kindergarten through fifth grade at Waxahachie Independent School District since September 2005. Prior to this, Christopher taught 8th grade English at Irving ISD from August 2001 to June 2005 and held a position in product support at ROMCO Equipment Co. from April 1994 to August 2001. Additionally, Christopher owned and operated Samsa Designs Jewelry & Art, specializing in handmade custom jewelry and metal art from February 2015 to February 2017. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from The University of Texas at Arlington, an Associate of Applied Science in Commercial Music from Cedar Valley College, and a high school diploma from Waxahachie High School.