Congratulations to Upper School
math teacher Martha Albertson, who is the recipient of the 2009 Marian Millaway
Douglas Award for Faculty Excellence.
Martha has taught at Summit for 20
years and is recognized as an innovative master teacher known for her
understanding of students’ unique learning styles. She started a program in
which ninth graders share expertise in an area of mathematics with younger
students, and she often integrates poetry, photography, and art into her
teaching of math. An active community volunteer, Martha has long been involved
with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization.
Friends and family of Summit alumna
Marian Millaway ‘69 Douglas established the teaching award in 2000. The
endowment fund honors Marian’s parents, as well as her many years of support to
Summit as a volunteer and Board Member.
Each year, the award is given to a Summit teacher “whose excellence and
enthusiasm spark the flame of learning in students.”
(Photo above: from left– Marian Douglas, Martha Albertson,
Upper School Head Danette Morton, and Head of School Michael Ebeling. Photo by
Martin Tucker.)
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