Robert Norris Excellence in Teaching Endowment Fund
The Robert Norris Excellence in Teaching Endowment Fund was established by the Baughman and Norris Families to support, in perpetuity, the Annual Robert Norris Award for Excellence in Teaching.
The Robert Norris Excellence in Teaching Award honors the work of those special teachers who see the potential in each student. Selected by a committee of faculty and administrators, this award recognizes the educator’s contributions to the education, enrichment, and well-being of students, in addition to the greater McGillis School community.
This cash award is specifically designated for the winner to enrich themselves as a student of the world, which, in turn, enriches the world of their students. Funds are to be used for travel, adventure, educational opportunities, and/or personal and professional enrichment.
A gift of any size to The Robert Norris Excellence in Teaching Endowment Fund helps support, in perpetuity, our amazing teachers and honors their impact on our students.
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Learn More About Past Recipients
2024 Recipient, Dr. Peng Yang
On Back to School Night, we were pleased to continue the tradition of honoring one of our teachers with the Robert Norris Award for Excellence in Teaching. This annual award, supported by the Norris-Baughman family, recognizes the work of an outstanding faculty member. This year, Dr. Peng Yang, Middle School Math Teacher, was the recipient. READ MORE →
Past Recipients
2023 - Emily Bauman
2022 - Karen Nielsen-Anson
2021 - Matt Schrier
2020 - Anne Goldberg
2019 - Jocelyn Gukeisen
2018 - Lou Ann Stevens
2017 - Teresa Totorica
2016 - Laura Bradford
2015 - Cassi Lanie
2014 - Paul Chung
2013 - Suky Stewart
2012 - Logan Campbell
2011 - Susan Morgan
2010 - Natalie Enevoldsen
2009 - Jayde Prudden
2008 - Jan Lundquist