Staff Directory

Mr. Norayr Daduryan was born in Istanbul where he studied Philosophy in my native city. Prior to joining Blair High School, Mr. Daduryan had been teaching Armenian Language and Literature at Armenian private high schools. Besides teaching, he has also enjoyed being the coordinator and guide for Junior class summer Armenia trips, focusing on language immersion and cultural discovery. His teaching philosophy is student-centered, and it includes finding metaphors in literary pieces, including studies of fine arts and music in order to better understand them. Mr. Daduryan is also a columnist in two Armenian newspapers, where he writes weekly Armenian word etymology stories. His hobbies include translating poems, collecting antiquarian books, and collecting old postcards with handsome handwritings. During his free time, Mr. Daduryan loves to play sports like swimming, volleyball, and table tennis.