Meet Mr. Szymanski

Michael Szymanski is a 1991 graduate of Norwin High School and received his B.S in Music Education from Duquesne University in 1995. During his high school days, he was a member of both the Norwin band (French horn) and orchestra (violin & viola).  While at Duquesne, Mr. Szymanski studied viola with Mr. Paul Silver of the PSO and was a member of the Duquesne University Orchestra and the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra. 

Mr. Szymanski has been the Middle School Orchestra director since being hired in 1996 and became the High School Orchestra director and guitar teacher in 1998.  During his time at Norwin, Mr. Szymanski has also taught beginning band and orchestra, middle school general music, and been a staff member for the Norwin Marching Band.

In his time away from school, Mr. Szymanski enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, biking, and long road trips.  He lives in North Huntingdon with his wife Jennifer and daughters Betsy and Abby.