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35 scholars join MI Golden Apple teacher program
35 scholars join MI Golden Apple teacher program
Former Alpena High School Student Samantha Zolnierek Receives Golden Apple Scholarship
Former Alpena High School Student Samantha Zolnierek Receives Golden Apple Scholarship
Trenton, Divine Child grads part of inaugural cohort of Golden Apple Scholars
Trenton, Divine Child grads part of inaugural cohort of Golden Apple Scholars
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Frederick Stock School Teacher Becky O'Hearn with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Frederick Stock School Teacher Becky O'Hearn with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Prep High School Principal Brian Kelly as 2024 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership Recipient
The Golden Apple Foundation Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Prep High School Principal Brian Kelly as 2024 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership Recipient
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises GEMS World Academy - Chicago Teacher Joseph Cella with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises GEMS World Academy - Chicago Teacher Joseph Cella with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises A. N. Pritzker Elementary School Teacher Jenai Jenkins with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises A. N. Pritzker Elementary School Teacher Jenai Jenkins with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Fox Meadow Elementary Teacher Aimee Legatzke with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Fox Meadow Elementary Teacher Aimee Legatzke with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Adlai Stevenson Elementary School Teacher Julianne Collier with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Adlai Stevenson Elementary School Teacher Julianne Collier with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises West Side Primary School Teacher Christina Beck with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises West Side Primary School Teacher Christina Beck with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Turner Drew Language Academy Teacher Alicia Carlisle with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Turner Drew Language Academy Teacher Alicia Carlisle with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Betty Shabazz Academy Teacher Precious Allen with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Betty Shabazz Academy Teacher Precious Allen with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Thomas J. Waters School Teacher Olga Nuñez-Johnson with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Thomas J. Waters School Teacher Olga Nuñez-Johnson with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Honors Plainfield Elementary School Principal Lisa Bucciarelli-Carlos as 2024 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership Recipient
The Golden Apple Foundation Honors Plainfield Elementary School Principal Lisa Bucciarelli-Carlos as 2024 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership Recipient
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Central Elementary School Teacher Alyssa Milano with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Central Elementary School Teacher Alyssa Milano with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Leadership Finalists Announced
Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Leadership Finalists Announced
Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching Finalists Announced
Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching Finalists Announced
Michigan's Golden Apple program fights teacher shortage by mentoring future educators
Michigan's Golden Apple program fights teacher shortage by mentoring future educators
Program aids students who want to study education
Program aids students who want to study education
Golden Apple launches new program to help address teacher shortage crisis in Michigan
Golden Apple launches new program to help address teacher shortage crisis in Michigan
Applications Open For Golden Apple’s Scholars Teacher Preparation Program
Applications Open For Golden Apple’s Scholars Teacher Preparation Program
Applications Now Open for Golden Apple’s Scholars Teacher Preparation Program
Applications Now Open for Golden Apple’s Scholars Teacher Preparation Program
Applications now open for Golden Apple’s Scholars and Accelerators teacher preparation programs
Applications now open for Golden Apple’s Scholars and Accelerators teacher preparation programs
The Golden Apple Foundation Honors Kenwood High School Principal Karen Calloway as 2023 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership Recipient
The Golden Apple Foundation Honors Kenwood High School Principal Karen Calloway as 2023 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership Recipient
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Daniel Boone Elementary School Teacher Latavia Hinton with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Daniel Boone Elementary School Teacher Latavia Hinton with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises South Loop Elementary School Teacher Rick Coppola with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises South Loop Elementary School Teacher Rick Coppola with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises South Loop Elementary School Teacher Helen Chan with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises South Loop Elementary School Teacher Helen Chan with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Honors Charter Oak Primary Academy Principal Kathleen Lopez Rodriguez as 2023 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership Recipient
The Golden Apple Foundation Honors Charter Oak Primary Academy Principal Kathleen Lopez Rodriguez as 2023 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership Recipient
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises International Prep Academy Teacher Kimetrice Tate with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises International Prep Academy Teacher Kimetrice Tate with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Tri-Point Upper Elementary/Jr High Teacher Scott Saffer with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Golden Apple Foundation Surprises Tri-Point Upper Elementary/Jr High Teacher Scott Saffer with Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching