The LifeSeeds Team

Dave Burton, Director

Dave Burton founded LifeSeeds in 2001 with the goal of providing opportunities to improve collaboration and trust among team members and create a more positive and productive work environment.

Dave is an alumnus of Virginia Commonwealth University where he received his B.S. in Education. He also earned his Master’s Degree in Leadership Development from St. Joseph’s University.

A lifelong educator, Dave taught and coached for over 30 years, including health, leadership, and motivational courses at both the high school and collegiate levels. Dave is also the founder and director of LifeSeeds Summer Camp, which serves over 800 kids each summer.

Dave loves serving and helping others discover their purpose as both individuals and teams.

Through LifeSeeds, Dave and his team design and present team building and leadership programs that are both unique and inspirational.

Email Dave at daveburton@lifeseeds.net.

Leah Matusow, Facilitator

Leah Matusow is the Assistant Director at LifeSeeds Summer Camp and a health and physical education teacher at Upper Dublin High School, where she also coaches basketball and softball.

Leah earned her Master’s Degree in Leadership Development from Penn State. She was heavily involved in student activities and served in a variety of leadership positions during her time at Penn State.

Leah has played and coached basketball internationally, winning 3 gold medals in the Maccabi Games. She is currently an AAU coach for Lexie Gerson Basketball. Leah is passionate about leadership and team building and loves to see individuals, groups and teams find their passions, engage in meaningful conversations, and discover their strengths through problem-solving initiatives.