about

  • Education

    Salisbury University Graduate 2013

    B. A in Communications, Minor in Theater Arts

    Education Certification for Scottsdale Community College 2016

    Currently enrolled at GCU in their Master of Arts-History with an Ephamises on Education Program 

    Highly Qualified in Secondary Social Science & Middle Grades Social Studies

    Contact Information

    Phone- 623-445-7252 

    Email- Kaylea.Burstynski@dvusd.org

     I can be reached between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and I will always respond within 24 hours. 

  • About your teacher

    My name is Mrs. Burstynski, and 2024-2025 will be my 8th year of teaching. I spent the first three years of my teaching profession in the Peoria Unified School District. In those three years, I spent one year teaching 6th grade Social Studies and the other two teaching 8th Grade Social Studies & 8th Grade English and Science. In 2019, I moved to Deer Valley Unified School District to join Union Park School's opening team. I spent the first year as a 6th-grade Social Studies/Science teacher. Then, for the next two years, I have taught 8th Grade Social Studies & an exploratory of Theater Arts. Then, in 2023, I moved to O'Connor as a World History & AP World History teacher, which was a fantastic choice! I love it here! 

    I grew up in Virginia on the east coast of the United States with my two loving parents. I am married. He is a Software Developer/Computer Engineer. He is selflessly willing to help with the technical difficulties that inevitably arise during a school year. We have two adorable little kittens who bring joy to our household. 

    I am a massive supporter of the Arts, especially in schools. I spent four and a half years in Florida, working for one of the largest entertainment companies, Walt Disney. In my free time, I support local theaters in the area, including the Phoenix Youth Theater, which my nephew is a part of. I am also a frequent audience member at ASU Gamage.