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Mr. Monninger teaches middle school physical education, coordinates the strength and conditioning program, and is the head coach of the varsity football team. He also supports the college counseling office by guiding those students who aspire to be student-athletes at the next level. Mr. Monninger is a native of Westfield, New Jersey, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Middlebury College. While attending Middlebury, he majored in Geology and Geography and was a four-year linebacker for the football team, serving as captain during his senior year. For thirteen years Mr. Monninger coached football and lacrosse at his alma mater and worked as the college’s only strength and conditioning coach. He is a longtime member of the NSCA and is licensed as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Mr. Monninger also holds a Master of Science degree in Higher Education and Organizational Development.

Mr. Bird received his undergraduate degree at Carnegie-Mellon University in civil and environmental engineering, where he was a member of the varsity football team. Mr. Bird was awarded Carnegie-Mellon’s Mr. Engineer award in 2014. Following graduation, he worked in remote North Dakota as a field engineer for a renewable energy contractor on a wind farm. He has also worked in the San Francisco area as a project engineer for a marine engineering contractor. Mr. Bird joined the faculty of Norfolk Academy in 2019 as a Middle School Teaching Associate and math teacher. He also coaches football, basketball, and lacrosse.

Fun fact:  I have run 6 marathons in my life, and I likely will never run another.

Extracurricular involvement:  Royster Honor Council Faculty Advisor, Varsity Football Coach, Junior Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Leadership Lab Coach

Mr. Borum was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, and attended St. Christopher’s School.  His undergraduate degree is from Vanderbilt University where he studied Applied Engineering Mathematics and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.  He was a founding member of a program that allowed Midshipmen to complete their training early in order to do community service during their last year in college.  The program earned Vanderbilt mention as one of President Bush’s “1000 Points of Light.”   After college Mr. Borum served for eight years in the U.S. Navy in the Surface Warfare Community.  After resigning his commission in the Navy to pursue a career in education, he earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Old Dominion University in 2001.  Upon graduation, he joined the Norfolk Academy faculty teaching science and math in the Middle School and coaching lacrosse and football.  Mr. Borum chose to pursue a career in education largely due to the influence of his grandparents and high school teachers.

Mr. Norrick has worked in independent schools since 1997. During that time he has taught Biology and technology classes as well as serving as the Director of Academic Technology at Fredericksburg Academy. In addition to teaching, he has served Norfolk Academy as a Certified Athletic Trainer, a football and baseball coach, and as a member of the Information Technology Department. Mr. Norrick received his Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University in 1995 and his Master of Science in Education from Old Dominion University in 1997.