Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching Finalists Announced
CHICAGO (February 20, 2024) -- The Golden Apple Foundation, a leading nonprofit committed to preparing, honoring and supporting educators who advance educational opportunities for students, today announced the 2024 finalists for the prestigious Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
A highly competitive award process resulted in the selection of 30 Pre-K to 3rd-grade teacher finalists.
Complete list of 2024 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching finalists
"These finalists have shown outstanding commitment and made a positive impact on students' growth and learning, significantly contributing to their academic and personal development,” said Alan Mather, President of Golden Apple. “We are proud to honor these educators, acknowledging their crucial role in shaping the future of education and inspiring the next generation."
The Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching honor outstanding teachers for having lasting, positive effects on students’ lives and school communities. Teacher finalists demonstrate -- in their teaching and results -- significant, positive impact on their students’ growth and learning.
"Amid teacher shortages, it's crucial to recognize educators, like those honored by the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching, for their significant impact on students and the broader educational landscape,” said Alicia Winckler, CEO of Golden Apple. “Such recognition is essential for promoting the critical importance of the teaching profession."
The selected 2024 Golden Apple Award recipients will be surprised in the spring. Northwestern University generously provides a spring sabbatical to award recipients at no cost. Each recipient receives a $5,000 cash award. Award recipients become Fellows of the Golden Apple Academy of Educators, a community of educators who play an important role in preparing the next generation of teachers in the Golden Apple Scholars and Accelerators programs - which are dedicated to addressing the teacher shortage in Illinois.
About Golden Apple
Golden Apple's mission is to inspire, develop and support teacher and school leader excellence, especially in schools-of-need. Our leading-edge preparation delivers exceptional teachers who make an impact. We help students thrive in the classroom and in life. Since our beginning, we have recognized master educators annually; and, these master educators help prepare the next generation of teachers. Our vision is one in which every classroom has a great teacher and to realize this, we are committed to making a material difference in resolving the teacher shortage. Visit http://www.goldenapple.org for more information.
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