RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, In 2013, James G. Blaine Elementary School's faculty, student and community welcomed Mr. Gary Norcross as an Assistant Principal. He was then named Co-Intern Principal in April of 2016 and then became Co-Principal with Ms. Angela Brito in February 2017; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Norcross came to Blaine from Walt Disney Magnet School where he taught 1st and 2nd Grades before becoming the Early Childhood Director and Assistant Principal; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Norcross thinks of himself as a lifelong learner, and brings decades of varied experiences to his position as Co-Principal at Blaine; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Norcross is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, joined the Air Force and lived in some exciting places like Las Vegas, Sicily, and Cairo. He was a business manager at Washington National Cathedral, worked for a film production company that won an Academy Award, and started a business unit for a Fortune 50 company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Norcross has always been intrigued by education and felt the calling to be a teacher. Hence, he moved to Chicago as part of the inaugural class of Chicago Teaching Fellows and began teaching in Chicago's west side and years later, received his Masters in Educational Leadership from National-Louis University; and
WHEREAS, At Blaine, Mr. Norcross has forged strong relationships with students, parents and staff to ensure students learn in an environment that values respect, rapport, and strong and engaging instruction; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Norcross who enjoys travel, photography, and long walks by the Lake with his miniature Schnauzer, Robert, is never without Babybel cheese in the office; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Norcross is known as the supreme scheduler of classes; teacher prep periods and specials; creator of profitable after-school program; Tea Dance czar where he gave Blaine the great memory of him learning to dance to be able to have the last dance with Ms. Angela Brito; and overall, Blaine's best cheerleader; and
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