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The Golden Apple Award honors teachers that are changing young people for the better every day, and rewards outstanding teachers and the schools that allow them to flourish. Each month Indiana's NewsCenter chooses a winner and features them in our newscasts.
Education NowGolden Apple: Shelley Johnson - 10/2009WATERLOO, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - It's more than a job... It's more than a career... It's really a lifestyle. That's how the music and choral director at DeKalb High School in Waterloo describes her position as the recipient of October’s Golden Apple Award. Read more » Golden Apple: Sharon Orr - 09/2009FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - Former student Erin Crain says, “I was a broken-hearted third grader who didn't care about school. She encouraged me to do better and succeed. I later went on to Ball State University and earned my teaching degree. She inspired me and is the reason I am where I am today... all because she didn't give up on that broken-hearted little girl so many years ago.” Read more » Golden Apple: Amy Sutton - 05/2009May's "Golden Apple Award" takes us up to Lakewood Park Christian School in Auburn where a new teacher is already making... Read more » Golden Apple: John Wenning - 04/2009He loves kids... he loves being a mentor... and he loves giving his students someone to look up to. John Wenning is the... Read more » Golden Apple: John Houser - 03/2009Some of his students say he's like the "energizer bunny" - he just keeps going and going... and they love him for it. ... Read more » Golden Apple: Samantha Newhard - 02/2009An elementary school teacher in Angola is busy both in and out of the classroom, spending a lot of time after school helping... Read more » Golden Apple: Cathy Zeigler - 01/2009A standing ovation and thunderous applause... and tears from teacher Cathy Zeigler after learning she'd won the award. "... Read more » Golden Apple: Mike Ellinger - 10/2008Mike Ellinger from McKenney-Harrison Elementary School is the Golden Apple Award recipient for October 2008. ... Read more »
Golden Apple: Connie McGowin - 05/2008When I was in the second grade, my teacher always had a smile on her face and made learning fun. She has always had a real... Read more »
Golden Apple: Marcia Cox - 04/2008The "Golden Apple Award" this month takes us to Kendallville Middle School where years after the fact, a former student attributes her current successes in life to her eighth grade teacher. Read more »
Golden Apple: Cindy Fiedler - 03/2008A New Haven High School teacher helps students from far away places feel right at home in her classroom. Read more »
Golden Apple: Linda McKibbon - 02/2008A Fort Wayne preschool teacher doesn't have any children of her own but she's been like a mom to hundreds of little ones over the years. Read more »
Golden Apple: Deb Frisinger - 01/2008This months Golden Apple winner has been giving young children their willingness to lean for over 17 year. Read more »
Golden Apple: Sister Theresa Renninger - 12/2007There's a teacher here who is always there if you need a shoulder, or you just need to talk. She's been a teacher for more than 50 years and this month she is our Golden Apple Recipient. Read more »
Golden Apple: Bobbie Florea - 11/2007Supported by both parents and grandparents it takes someone special to be nominated for our Golden Apple Award. Read more »
Golden Apple: Dave Stronczek - 10/2007This months teacher is always willing to discuss things in a way a kid can understand. Read more »
Golden Apple: Jim Folland - 09/2007The Golden Apple Recipient this month has been helping students feel more prepared to tackle the future. Read more » |
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