Meet Tom Burnett, 2025 Dream Big Award Winner
September 26, 2025
Tom Burnett served as QHS Theater Director and English teacher from 1973 to 2010, inspired generations of students through his creative vision and unwavering dedication to mentorship. He cultivated both confidence and community, creating a stage where every student could shine. Alumni often reflect on the lessons they carried beyond the A-Building—crediting Burnett’s influence for shaping careers in theater, education, and countless other fields. His legacy endures in the voices, performances, and lives of those he guided.
