When I was preparing this introduction, I polled many of Robert’s previous trainees for comments and opinions, and heard the same things over and over: “Robert was the best teacher and boss I ever had.” “He always took time to explain.” “He spent time helping you even if you weren’t his student.” I must add my own opinion that he truly is a teacher and mentor extraordinaire. It is for all these reasons that the American Society of Human Genetics presents you with this year’s Education Award. Thank you Robert for all you have done for so many of us!