Burton, a Spanish teacher at Collegium Charter School, is now in her third year of dressing up as noteworthy figures during Black History Month.
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Her costumes range from prominent people like Rosa Parks and Jimi Hendrix to lesser-known figures like Bessie Mae Cunningham, with whom she had a personal relationship.
"They had to be extraordinary, crazy, and go against the norm," she said about these historical figures. "If I can do it to make some kids learn and a few adults, I'm happy."
Watch the video above to hear the full story in Burton's own words.
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