President of @Teach_Golden dedicated to addressing teacher shortage. Always ❤️ @LMSAEagles #CompetencyBasedEd
Santa Fe, NM
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The 2027 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Leadership recognize Illinois teachers and school leaders for what they contribute to their students and schools.
Nominate a Pre-K–3rd grade teacher or Pre-K–12th grade school leader today: goldenapple.org/awards
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The 2027 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Leadership recognize Illinois educators who support their students, strengthen their schools and make learning better.
Submit a nomination today: goldenapple.org/awards
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After six years as a Marine Corps combat engineer, Golden Apple Scholar Liz Schumacher returned to college, earned her teaching certification and became a math teacher and assistant principal. Her experience helped shape Veterans into Teaching. goldenapple.org/veterans-int….
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Apply now for NREA's National Rural Principal Fellowship, a year-long program of ongoing, job-embedded professional learning designed for rural principals. ✨
Learn more and apply by September 25: nrea.net/nrpf-2026/
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We are beyond excited to share that our Illinois Rural Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Burdette from Spoon River Valley CUSD #4, has been named the NATIONAL Rural Teacher of the Year by the National Rural Education Association! 🎉 Learn more: airssedu.org/post/jennifer-b…
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One in eight classrooms are vacant or staffed by underqualified teachers. The problem is that recruitment, preparation, and retention often operate as three separate systems. Vote for our #SXSWEDU conversation to hear how we can better connect the pieces: bit.ly/4xn1kjF
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The Rural Debate Initiative offers 100% free, flexible, virtual coaching, summer workshops, and competitive opportunities designed to fit around your classroom schedules and clubs.
Visit ruraldebateinitiative.org/ to bring debate to your community!
That time when @UPS lost your life-saving medication, gave multiple different stories, had “out for delivery” two days ago and now says “being processed” that ended with, “talk to the shipper.” The lack of concern or energy to correct things speaks to the culture of the org.
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Jerika... you are GOLDEN! Today, Jerika Gill was surprised with a 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching at Julia S. Molloy Education Center in Morton Grove. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: @BLAutoGroup and @Wintrust!
Alan Mather retweeted
We had the best time surprising Misty Richmond at James Ward Elementary School today with a 2026 Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Thank you to our generous 2026 sponsors: @BLAutoGroup and @Wintrust!
#TeachGolden #GoldenApple #GoldenAppleSurpriseVisits2026
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Today at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School, Nicole Spicer learned she is a recipient of the 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership.
Thank you to our generous 2026 sponsors: @BLAutoGroup and @Wintrust!
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We’re excited to announce the 7 finalists for the 2026 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Leadership!
Congratulations to these outstanding leaders who exemplify what strong school leadership looks like every day. goldenapple.org/golden-apple…
#GoldenAppleAward #Leadership
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When you recommend a student to the Golden Apple Scholars Program in NM, you help provide them with financial support, real-world teaching training, and a network of mentors, equipping them to build brighter classrooms across the state. Refer today: goldenapple.org/scholars-new…
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By recommending a potential teacher to the Golden Apple Scholars Program in Michigan, you provide them with access to supportive networks, real classroom experience, and career opportunities. Refer today: goldenapple.org/scholars-mic…
#GoldenAppleScholars #TeachMichigan #ReferATeacher
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Thank you to the Caleb Cares non-profit and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams for giving Golden Apple teachers the incredible opportunity to enjoy the Bears' preseason game at Soldier Field!
#GoldenApple #CalebCares #BearDown #ChicagoBears #TeacherAppreciation #CalebWilliams
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Bolingbrook HS teacher Erin Clifford received a shocking surprise this morning as we presented her with a 2025 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching!
Thank you to the @BLAutoGroup for sponsoring the 2025
Golden Apple Awards!
#TeachGolden #GoldenApple @HonortheRaiders
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James Rowe… You are GOLDEN!
This morning, we surprised James with a 2025 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching at @CWAwheaton!
A big thank you to @BLAutoGroup for sponsoring this year's Golden Apple Awards!
#GoldenApple #TeachGolden #GoldenAppleSurpriseVisits2025
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Congrats to Victor Hurtado of @CarlSchurzHS on receiving the prestigious @Teach_Golden Award for Excellence in Teaching! From expanding access to Dual Credit & AP math courses for bilingual students to hosting Saturday AP exam content review camps, Mr. Hurtado is a true champion of bilingual education.
OMME Chief Karime Asaf celebrated Mr. Hurtado alongside the Schurz community. Go Bulldogs!
#TheBestAreWithCPS #TeachGolden
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A golden moment for a golden teacher! Join us in congratulating Nick Anaya from Lindblom Math and Science Academy on receiving the prestigious 2025 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching: goldenapple.org/award-recipi…
#TeachGolden #GoldenApple #GoldenAppleSurpriseVisits2025
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The impact of a great teacher extends far beyond the classroom walls. Golden Apple Scholars and Accelerators are preparing for their careers, and they are committed to creating lasting change within their communities.
Support us today: donate.goldenapple.org/give/…