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About
The Dallas School Of Etiquette
The Dallas School of Etiquette founder, Lisa Burdette, has a passion for seeing people succeed. She draws from a rich background of her own personal and business experiences to teach students of all ages how to prepare for almost every situation in life.
If she could say only one thing about herself, Lisa says she knows how to teach people to connect…even when they don’t speak the same language. Lisa established The Dallas School of Etiquette to assist youth and adults in developing the social, leadership and communications skills that can guide them through all facets of life.
Lisa graduated from Auburn University, where she earned a degree in Education. She is a certified American School of Protocol Etiquette Consultant and has completed the Savoir Vivre Course from The Etiquette Institute of Washington. Lisa also has attended the Barbizon School for Etiquette & Protocol and The British School of Etiquette. She has a Business Certification as well.
In 2024, Lisa visited Paris, France, where she received training and certification for the following areas of expertise...
- Deportment and Social Etiquette for Ladies
- Table Manners
- The Art of Being a Hostess
- The Art of Table Decoration
In addition, Lisa’s wide background in the professional sector enables her to understand and better serve her clients now. Her experience has included:
- Work for the Georgia Department of Education, Delta Air Lines and State Farm.
- International training in France and China on Etiquette and Protocol.
- Marketing at an Orthodontics practice.
- Regional Detail Marketer for D4C Dental Brands, Inc.
- Substitute teacher in all grades from kindergarten to high school.
Lisa is a proud mother of six children and stepmother to one. She has worked to instill principles in their lives that she herself strives daily to live by…respect, humility, kindness and honor. All of her children are thriving as young professionals with families.
Faith is a driving force behind Lisa’s work with children and adults. She and her husband, Elliott, attend St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. In her free time, Lisa serves at the St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange.
Lisa is an expert at helping individuals get into Military Academies. It’s no wonder why, either! Two of her sons graduated from West Point, two sons graduated from the Naval Academy and two daughters graduated from the Air Force Academy. Lisa also has experience from serving on Congressional Academy Boards.
In 2021, Lisa relocated from Georgia to Highland Park, Texas. She is using her skills in the Dallas area in many areas:
- Adult Etiquette and Refinement classes
- Family Etiquette
- Interview prep for private schools, colleges and military academies in the area
- College prep classes at the fitness center, where individuals can learn communication skills and how to do a “meet and greet”
- Speaker at various events, including the Kansas University School of Business and the National Charity League, Inc (Colleyville Area Chapter)
- Cross-cultural communication tips for working with people from various backgrounds
She has also previously taught etiquette at The Primrose Day Centers, Girl Scouts and local Country Clubs.
