Mr. Burke

Tom Burke is a science teacher at Gerald Ford Middle School.

Appearance
He is very concerned about his students. He dresses rather professionally.

Season 1
In Communication Breakdown, he stops a potential fight between Brian Chambers and Harrison Black (who storms out of the room). He is later visited by Angela Arciela, who is trying to make sure CJ and Harrison aren't in trouble. He informs her that he has been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. She informs him that Harrison gets bullied a lot. Tom decides to take action to this. This results in JJ getting lunch detention, and later, beating up Harrison.

Trivia

 * He worked in the neighborhood's elementary school, and knew most of the parents.