Bill McInnish shows off the prototype of a wheel designed by his students that will equip NASA’s Moon Mining Machine in 2025. McInnish presented his program’s impact to AFA leaders and delegates during the National Convention in National Harbor, Md., on Sept. 9, 2023. Photo by Mike Tsukamoto/Air & Space Forces Magazine
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2023 National TOY Honored at AFA National Convention and Air, Space & Cyber Conference
September 23, 2023
Bill McInnish, the AFA/Rolls-Royce National Teacher of the Year (TOY) for 2023, was recognized extensively throughout AFA’s National Convention and Air, Space & Cyber Conference. McInnish will now be a part of AFA’s Aerospace Education Council and sit on the next National TOY selection committee.
To learn more about McInnish’s outstanding accomplishments in aerospace education through his Aviation Fabrication and Assembly Technician and Private Pilot Ground School classes at Eau Galle High School in Melbourne, Fla., read the full story from Air & Space Forces Magazine.
Congratulations, Bill McInnish!
McInnish’s award presentation at the AFA National Convention awards dinner. L to R: AFA Chair Bernie Skoch; Bill McInnish; Rolls-Royce Director of Communications Don Campbell; Vice Chair of Aerospace Education Stephen Gourley; and Vice Chair of Field Jim Simons. Photo by Mike Tsukamoto/Air & Space Forces MagazineAFA leaders present a $3,000 check and diamond pin to 2023 National TOY Bill McInnish. L to R: AFA President & CEO Bruce “Orville” Wright; McInnish; AFA Chair of the Board Bernie Skoch; and AFA Vice Chair of Aerospace Education, Stephen Gourley.Bill McInnish visiting with AFA and Rolls-Royce members at the AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference’s Expo. L to R: AFA Vice Chair for Aerospace Education Stephen Gourley; Rolls-Royce North America Communications Director Don Campbell; Bill McInnish; AFA Education Council member Susan Mallett; Rolls-Royce Vice President of Government Relations Jane Crumpler; and Rolls-Royce Vice President of Marketing Jen Schwerin.
