Bobby Stevens - 2023 Excellence In Education Award

We believe that in Buffalo and Western New York there are many principals, teachers, and support staff (ie- teacher aides, nurses, counselors, food service, resource officers, etc.) who go recognized for their incredible efforts and contributions in the classrooms, schools, and the Buffalo community. It is our privilege to recognize your commitment to Buffalo and Western New York and to celebrate you for being a positive influence in student’s lives.

Bobby Stevens was nominated for the Excellence in Education Award. as Mr. Stevens is a passionate educator who continues to give of himself to his students. Mr. Stevens is always welcoming to his students, and making them feel like a valued member of Notre Dame Academy. He always fist bumps his students, greets them with a hello, or tells them that "they rock," whenever he sees them. Mr. Stevens makes his students feel welcomed, and  they feel valued when interacting with him. This year Mr Stevens taught Spanish, but also introduced Arabic to our students, where he has been able to take his experiences in traveling and living in the Middle East to passionately teach, and educate his students in learning the Arabic language, as well as learning about Middle Eastern cultures. When Mr. Stevens is not teaching, he is running an Arabic Club for students after school, helping with Intramural Sports, as well as coaching Varsity Soccer and Track for Notre Dame Academy. It is evident that Mr. Stevens is passionate about teaching and he truly cares about getting to know his students, in learning about who they are as people, and finding ways to make an impact and impression in their lives.