Our Work in New Mexico
The Golden Apple Foundation for Excellence in Teaching in New Mexico is building a network of exceptional educators who are committed to teaching, know and love New Mexico’s rich culture, and are dedicated to transforming lives in New Mexico's classrooms through our Golden Apple Scholars program.
We go beyond traditional teacher preparation to provide comprehensive support that fosters excellence, long-term commitment and improved student outcomes through:
Intensive Preparation: Scholars are equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive in diverse learning environments, emphasizing culturally relevant and innovative teaching strategies to make the greatest impact on student learning. This intensive preparation for our Scholars is what New Mexico needs to impact student learning.
Mentorship and Guidance: Each Scholar receives individualized mentoring from experienced educators, building a strong support system that extends throughout their teaching journey.
Community Building: We foster a network of passionate educators who collaborate, share best practices, and inspire each other throughout their teaching careers in New Mexico.
Our Impact in New Mexico
Our 120 Scholars come from 23 of New Mexico’s 33 counties.
99% are from underserved communities
66% are first-generation college students
69% are Scholars of color
“The Golden Apple Scholars program has done so much for me. It’s given me so many opportunities to be in the classroom and learn from amazing teachers.”
Margee Doan, a Scholar from Las Cruces attending New Mexico State University
Golden Apple Scholars Program in New Mexico
The Golden Apple Scholars Program in New Mexico is a teacher preparation program, for high school seniors through sophomores in college in New Mexico, who have the determination and drive to be great teachers in New Mexico Pre-K-12th grade schools. We prepare aspiring teachers for immediate and lasting success in their classrooms.
Partner with Golden Apple in New Mexico
To learn more about how you can partner with Golden Apple in New Mexico, please contact Julie Lucero.
