It’s Time You Met :: Precious Burger
We have learned so much from our resident ACORN Academy artist Precious Burger, and we are so excited to introduce her to you! As an art educator for over 26 years, Precious pretty much bleeds paint and her passion for creating is so evident from the first moment you connect with her.
Read more about her story, how she stays inspired and how you can get some of her incredible art for yourself.
THE INTERVIEW:
Q: Why did you decide to begin your own business?
A: I love ART!! I believe that ART can bring joy and peace in all of us... so I decided to begin my own business to inspire others through my art and opportunities to create with me. I want to get my art out into the world for others to experience!!
Q: What's one thing about what you do that people might not know?
A: I have been teaching for over 26 years and have been a strong advocate and union member for most of those 26 years. I have facilitated workshops and trainings at state and national conferences, lobbied on Capitol Hill as an NEA Director, and chaired a multitude of committees and groups at local, state, and national levels. I also was the Virginia Education Association's recipient for the Award for Teaching Excellence and was a Fairfax County Public School's Outstanding Teacher Finalist.
Q: Do you have a favorite quote or affirmation? What does it mean to you?
A: I am strong. I am healthy. I am peace. I am love.
After struggling for so many years with undiagnosed health issues... I felt helpless and hopeless. I felt alone. I was so sick yet no one knew what was happening to my body. I can't tell you the number of tests, doctor visits, and misguided diagnoses I experienced... Not to mention the amount of different medications I tried to fix the problems. It wasn't until 2021 that I started acupuncture. It was my last hope for some relief. I cried the entire 30 minutes once the dr left the room when I started going regularly.. I prayed and I repeated those words out loud with the hope that God would hear them and that the Universe would heal me.
A year later, I finally got a diagnosis that explains the unexplained- lupus. It will be a long road and my healing will never be finished. I actually have 3 autoimmune diseases... so when I paint and often when I am feeling not so strong and in acupuncture... those four sentences are the most powerful affirmations I have ever experienced or felt.
THE QUICK + DIRTY:
Favorite Vacation Spot: Sint Maarten
Favorite Starbucks Order: Decaf Latte with almond milk and 2 pumps of vanilla
Favorite Movie: Eat Pray Love
Favorite Sports Team: Washington Nationals
Favorite Book: Any book by Peter H. Reynolds and "For One more Day" by Mitch Albom
