03/07/2026
Thank you SRO Burgess for all you do for AES!
This month's Difference Maker: Officer Rio Burgess
When Officer Rio Burgess, with the Avon Police Department, enters Avon Elementary School, he’s greeted with smiles, enthusiasm, and a sense of connection with the students. Officer Burgess has a great spirit for community, possibilities, and seeing youth thrive. He shares, “kids in general are awesome, they’re bright and happy and come in full of energy and excitement; they want to solve problems and make a difference.” This is energy that fuels Officer Burgess in his role, it makes him feel like he wants to invest in youth and help them take things on and be successful in leading positive change.
To read more about Rio, visit:
https://www.mountainyouth.org/post/difference-maker-officer-rio-burgess
La Diferenciadora de este mes: Officer Rio Burgess
Cuando el oficial Rio Burgess, del Departamento de Policía de Avon, entra en la Escuela Primaria Avon, es recibido con sonrisas, entusiasmo y un sentido de conexión con los estudiantes. El oficial Burgess tiene un gran espíritu para la comunidad, las posibilidades y ver a los jóvenes prosperar. Él comparte: “Los niños en general son impresionantes, son brillantes y felices y vienen llenos de energía y emoción; quieren resolver problemas y marcar la diferencia”. Esta energía es la que impulsa al agente Burgess en su papel, le hace sentir que quiere invertir en los jóvenes y ayudarles a afrontar las cosas y tener éxito liderando cambios positivos.
Para leer más sobre Officer Burgess, visita:
https://www.mountainyouth.org/post/difference-maker-officer-rio-burgess