Thomas More Prep-Marian announced this week that Randy Brull has been awarded the John E. Bauman Jr. Chemical Education Midwest Region Award for Excellence in High School Teaching by the American Chemical Society. The award was presented at the 2019 Midwest Regional ACS Meeting Awards Banquet in Wichita on Friday.

A 1962 graduate of St. Francis Seminary, Victoria, Brull’s career in education spans 45 years with teaching stints at Trego Community High School, Marian High School, Hays High School, and Thomas More Prep-Marian. He has been a science educator at TMP-Marian for 36 years and has taught in the areas of physics, chemistry, general science, earth science, biology, and space science. Currently, he teaches advanced placement chemistry and electronics/programming.

“Mr. Randy Brull is about as dedicated an educator that there is. He is truly curious and energetic. His one and driving desire is that his students learn and learn in a lasting and deep way. I’m so proud and happy for Mr. Brull to receive this much deserved recognition,” said TMP-Marian Principal Chad Meitner.

Brull is married to longtime educator Carol (Dinkel) Brull and is father to Christopher of Plainville, Peter of Lawrence, and Jeff of Hays. He enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, gardening, woodworking, music, and helping young people explore the game of chess.

— TMP-M