Meet the Instructors

About Major Singleton

​​Major LaDonna Singleton, United States Air Force (Retired), brings more than 20 years of military leadership, education, mentorship, and community engagement experience to Vista Murrieta High School's Air Force JROTC program. Throughout her distinguished career, she served as a Cyberspace Officer, Public Affairs Officer, Project Manager, Training Manager, and Personnel Officer in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard.

 

In addition to her military service, Major Singleton served in federal civil service positions with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and as an Information Technology Specialist with the Texas Air National Guard. She also served as Deputy Public Affairs Officer for Commander, Naval Surface Forces and has received numerous military decorations, federal service awards, and Officer of the Year honors. Major Singleton has dedicated her career to developing and mentoring others. She served as a student advisor, success coach, educator, mentor, and community leader, and was the first Texas Air National Guard officer selected to serve as a mentor for the prestigious United States Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C. She sees herself as a servant leader and considers it an honor to serve AFJROTC cadets both collectively and individually.

 

Major Singleton is honored to support Vista Murrieta High School's Air Force JROTC program and help prepare cadets for success in school, leadership, and life.

About Chief Walker

With 25 years of service in the United States Air Force, spanning Active Duty, the Air Force Reserve, and concluding in the Air National Guard, Chief Jannine Walker dedicated her military career to serving her country while working in the medical field. Throughout her career, she had the opportunity to support humanitarian missions and provide care to veterans requiring medical and dental services, experiences that reinforced her commitment to service and helping others. Following her retirement in June 2025, Chief Walker had the opportunity to substitute teach in an Air Force JROTC classroom, where she discovered a new passion and sense of purpose. As a servant leader, she is committed to helping students grow in confidence, character, and leadership. She looks forward to celebrating their successes, supporting them through challenges, and learning alongside them as they develop into responsible citizens and future leaders.

 

The 2026-2027 school year marks Chief Walker's first year as an AFJROTC instructor, and she is excited to join the outstanding team at Vista Murrieta High School. Together with her fellow instructors, she looks forward to building on the program's tradition of excellence while creating new opportunities for cadets to excel. Her goal is to inspire every student to challenge themselves, serve their community, and prepare for success in college, military service, future careers, and life.

 

Outside the classroom, Chief Walker enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her two German Shepherds. She is also passionate about fitness, boxing, and travel.

 

About Senior Burgos

​SMSgt Burgos began serving as a JROTC Instructor during the 2016-2017 school year and currently teaches Leadership Education and Health and Wellness to cadets.

 

SMSgt Burgos completed 22 years of service in the United States Air Force. He began his career as an Information Manager and concluded his service in Cyberspace Operations. Throughout his military career, he served in a variety of assignments, including positions at a U.S. Embassy, U.S. Pacific Command, and multiple Air Force units around the world. He also deployed in support of Operations Northern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom.

The 2026-2027 school year marks the fifth year of Vista Murrieta High School's CyberPatriot program. This competitive, team-based program allows cadets to develop valuable skills by defending computer systems and networks. As cybersecurity continues to grow as a critical field across all industries, SMSgt Burgos looks forward to guiding cadets as they learn, compete, and develop essential technical and leadership skills through this exciting opportunity.One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching JROTC for SMSgt Burgos is watching cadets grow from individuals into cohesive teams and from hesitant beginners into confident leaders. He especially enjoys seeing cadets develop the confidence to lead, often overcoming initial fears to take charge in their classrooms, on campus, and within their communities.

 

Outside of teaching, mentoring, and coa

ching cadets, SMSgt Burgos enjoys spending quality time with his family. He is also committed to maintaining physical fitness and enjoys working out and practicing jiu-jitsu.

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