Robert Kaufman

Pace Academy

Robert A. Kaufman earned his undergraduate degree from Brown, his Master's from Dartmouth, his doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California, and served as a Fulbright Scholar in Norway. He has organized seven TEDxPaceAcademy events, which he sees as a living scrapbook to honor his grandparents, Rose Lubin Dreiseszun and Abraham Dreiseszun: may their memory forever be a blessing.

Grants Awarded in 2026: NSHSS Educator of the Year Awards

The Educator of the Year Awards are presented annually to exemplary educators who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to preparing students for success in college and in life. These awardees model best practices in teaching or administration inside and outside of the classroom, are peer role models, and demonstrate outstanding leadership and excellence in education. Any NSHSS Educator teaching high school has the opportunity to apply.