Class of: 1985

Charles Milton “Milt” Burnett

Charles Milton “Milt” Burnett (Wheelock’85) of Peabody, Mass., received a George Peabody Legacy Award from the Peabody Education Foundation in 2024. Milt worked for Peabody Public Schools for 38 years, beginning his career as a seventh-grade math teacher and retiring as superintendent. The award was in recognition of his adapting Peabody schools for the digital age, his dedication to expanding and nurturing new educational opportunities, and his commitment to community outreach, school improvement, and student well-being. Friends can email him at burnettcm@mpmdb.com.

From the Fall 2025 issue.