Burton worked on arts and culture committees in Oregon.Â Arthurdale was one of the first places she visited after moving to WV.Â Dr. Burton has a Bachelorâ€™s degree in Art, a Masterâ€™s degree in Interior Design, and a PhD in Historic Cultural Aspects of the Near Environment from Oregon State University.Â In addition to teaching and researching, she is also a visual artist who works with watercolor, colored pencil, acrylic, and fabric.