Norcross High School
Foundation for Excellence Gala

Crowne Plaza Atlanta NE - Norcross
6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA

Friday, March 20, 2026

7:00pm - Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
7:30-10:00pm - Gala Reception & Auction

Teacher Wishes will be available for purchase to fund specific academic, arts, and athletic needs and to provide unique learning opportunities for students to reach beyond the traditional curriculum. When you become a Challenger or buy Teacher Wish, you FUND THE FUTURE!

The silent and live auctions are additional ways the Gala raises money to support Norcross High School. The Gala committee is actively seeking donations and sponsors.  If you are willing to help us ask local businesses for donations,  please email president@norcrosshighfoundation.org

Hall of Fame

The NHS Foundation established the Hall of Fame to recognize outstanding members of our community who have made significant contributions to Norcross High School and the community. Please join the Foundation for Excellence in congratulating our Hall of Fame honorees. Each year, Hall of Fame honorees are inducted at our Gala.
2026 Honorees
Dan Byrne
Dan Byrne has taught for over 30 years in metro Atlanta and has been a teacher at Norcross High School since 2009. He has been the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Coordinator since 2016. During his time at Norcross, he has taught Honors United States History, AP United States History, IB…
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Howard Hoffman
Howard Hoffman has lived in the Norcross-area for almost forty-five years with his wife, Janie. Their two sons are graduates of Norcross High-Jeff Class of ‘01 and Sam ‘04. Hoffman spent his professional career in media—Coming to Atlanta in 1979 to join a startup advertising agency. He spent 20 years…
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Past Honorees
Ken Almon
Ken Almon has been a teacher in the Gwinnett County School System for over 40 years. His teaching career began at Norcross Elementary school in 1984 when he was hired to teach 5th grade. Almon received a number of awards during his time as a classroom teacher. He won the…
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Norma Rosales
Norma Rosales began working at Norcross High School 25 years ago when she moved here from Corpus Christi, Texas. She started working at NHS in September of 2000 as the Discipline Secretary. She then transferred to the Counseling Office to be their Secretary. Norma’s final position was bookkeeper where she…
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Amy Crisp
Amy Crisp has dedicated 25 years to teaching multilingual learners at Norcross High School, where she currently serves as the ESOL Department Chair. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Furman University, a Master’s in English Education from Georgia State University, and a Specialist’s degree from Piedmont College,…
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Brick Fundraising

When you hear the Foundation refer to bricks, they are not talking about the kind you purchase at a home improvement store. Instead, Foundation Wish Bricks build our school in an educational sense. Gala attendees notice a display of written items. These items represent Wish Bricks submitted by teachers for unfunded items that aid them in student education. Gala patrons are invited to purchase these Wish Bricks,  prices vary per item.

Teacher Wish Bricks are one of the ways the NHSFE Gala supports teacher requests to enhance the classroom experience. They provide unique learning opportunities that reach beyond the traditional curriculum.

 

 

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