About the Fund

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Many professions have awards to honor individuals who aspire to be the best in their fields.  Most notable, perhaps, are the entertainment industry’s Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Awards.   Closer to home, the Parkway Alumni Association has the Albert Award, named in honor of Dr. Al Burr, a retired teacher, coach, and long-distinguished principal in the Parkway School District. Learn more about Dr. Burr »

Throughout his 50 year career in education, Al Burr has motivated countless educators by both his professional practice and his public speaking.  In 2005, a group from the first Parkway Hall of Fame class decided to honor Al Burr, and the legacy he left in the Parkway School District, by creating the Al Burr Educators Make-A-Difference Fund.

The Al Burr Educators Make-A-Difference Fund supports the following programs that honor Parkway teachers:

• The Albert Award, along with a cash stipend, presented each year to three outstanding first – fifth year teachers.
• A cash stipend that is awarded annually to Parkway’s elementary, middle, and high school Teachers of the Year. These teachers are chosen by their peers for being exceptional in their field.
• The compilation of stories from Parkway graduates about the Parkway educators who have made a significant impact on their lives.
• The maintenance of a video library collection of many of Al Burr’s inspirational speeches.
  
  

The Albert Awards

The Al Burr Educators Make-A-Difference Fund also supports the Albert Awards. The Albert Awards honor teachers who are inspiring others at the very earliest stages of their careers. It is given to three first through fifth-year teachers each year - one each at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 cash prize and a plaque.

Congratulations to the 2011 Albert Award recipients! »

Past Albert Award Winners

• 2010 Albert Award Winners »
• 2009 Albert Award Winners »
• 2008 Albert Award Winners »
  
  

How to Give to This Fund

Giving to the Al Burr Educators Make-a-Difference Fund is a great way to say thank you to a current or retired teacher by making a donation in their honor. Donations can be made to this fund by:

• Click here to make a secure donation online »
  
  
• Checks payable to the Parkway Alumni Association can be mailed to:
  Parkway Alumni Association
  Attn: Jan Misuraca
  455 N. Woods Mill Road
  Chesterfield, MO 63017-3385
  
  
• Credit card donations can be made by phone at 314-415-8074.