The Robert and Nancy Denari Science Education Scholarship Fund was established on October 26, 2017, by the Denari family in partnership with the Westfield Education Foundation to honor the legacy of Robert Denari, a devoted and long-serving science teacher at Westfield High School.

 

Following the passing of Nancy Denari, the scholarship was expanded to commemorate both Robert and Nancy and their lasting impact on education and the Westfield community.

Robert “Bob” Denari dedicated more than four decades to teaching, serving students from the 1950s through the 1990s.

 

While he taught a variety of science subjects throughout his career, he was best known for high school biology. During his final twenty years at Westfield High School, he earned the affectionate nickname “Bio Bob,” a testament to his passion for science and the lasting impression he made on generations of students.

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Nancy Denari attended Trotwood Madison High School and began her college education at the University of Dayton before transferring to Indiana University, where she joined Chi Omega and graduated in 1957. While attending Catholic Mass in Bloomington, Nancy first noticed a young Bob Denari. Their story began with a first date that included pizza and a “big orange”—and from that moment on, the rest was history.

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Together, Robert and Nancy built a life grounded in faith, education, and community. Through this scholarship, the Denari family seeks to inspire and support students pursuing pathways in science, ensuring that Robert and Nancy’s shared commitment to learning and service continues to shape future generations.