Forty-five teachers working in public and private schools in the city of Charlottesville and surrounding Albemarle County have been recognized for their hard work with a special award and thousands of dollars in grant money.
Ever year for more than two decades, the Golden Apple Awards have honored excellence in the classroom and the community. The contest, sponsored by locally based Better Living Building Supply and Cabinetry, awards each winner a $500 grant for classroom materials or professional development.
Teachers selected for Golden Apple honors are nominated by their peers for their ability to inspire a love for learning in their students, set high expectations, respond to students’ individual needs and maintain connections with families.
This year’s Golden Apple winners are:
Albemarle County Public Schools
Colette Aylor, Agnor Elementary School.Stu Poindexter, Albemarle High School.Ryann Galganowicz, Baker-Butler Elementary School.Kirsten Logan, Broadus Wood Elementary School.Rachel Sapino, Brownsville Elementary School.Crystal Randall, Burley Middle School.Amanda Blevins, Center I.Lizzie Stallings, Community Lab School.Jenna Hall, Crozet Elementary School.Ashley Hoffar, Greer Elementary School.Mary McLachlan, Henley Middle School.Susan Peck, Hollymead Elementary School.Rachel Montgomery, Ivy Elementary School.Ann Clark, Journey Middle School.Jeffrey Matriccino, Lakeside Middle School.April Wilkerson, Monticello High School.Kimberly Wilson, Mountain View Elementary School.Mendy St. Ours, Murray Elementary School.Cecilia Schultz, Newcomer Learning Community.Margaret Page, Red Hill Elementary School.Leanna Dalton, Scottsville Elementary School.Tyler Croson, Stone-Robinson Elementary School.Addison Holmes, Stony Point Elementary School.Eric Painter, Walton Middle School.Jordan Dudley, Western Albemarle High School.Tam Lovelace, Woodbrook Elementary School.
Charlottesville City Schools
Madison Eure, Buford Middle School.Jessica Scott, Burnley-Moran Elementary School.Karen Brown, Charlottesville Area Technical Education Center.Emily Waters, Charlottesville High School.Susan Mahone, Greenbrier Elementary School.Mary Yowell, Hospital Education.Derek Hartline, Jackson-Via Elementary School.Becca Covington, Johnson Elementary School.Heather Rose, Lugo-McGinness Academy.Ariel Bruner, Summit Elementary School.Ladi Smith, Trailblazer Elementary School.Laura Lindemann, Walker Upper Elementary School.
Virginia Association of Independent Schools
Brian Blaine, Blue Ridge School.Jackie Draper, Charlottesville Catholic School.Al Hanson, Miller School of Albemarle.George Logan, Mountaintop Montessori School.Sara Hampton, St. Anne’s-Belfield School.Melissa Winder, Tandem Friends School.Brogan McCutcheon, the Covenant School.
The winners of this year’s Golden Apple Awards will be honored at a community celebration at 5 p.m. May 14 in Lane Auditorium at the Albemarle County Office Building. The ceremony will be led by Steve Koleszar, a former Albemarle County School Board member who became chairman of the Golden Apple Selection Committee in 2023 after founding Chairman Kevin Castner retired.
Source: www.dailyprogress.com
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