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March’s Golden Apple Award winner is Miss Terrionna King from Purdue Polytechnic High School Englewood https://pphs.purdue.edu/about/our-schools/englewood-campus. She goes by “Coach T” and cheers for students in the classroom and on the sidelines. That’s because she’s both a math coach and cheer coach and her path into teaching is rooted in cheerleading. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
February’s winner is Mr. Nick Bunton! He is a behaviorist who helps elementary students process their emotions. But how did he get into this unique career? Hear his answers and insight on education right now, with this in-depth conversation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
February’s winner is Mr. Nick Bunton, who helps elementary students process their emotions in the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/. Mr. Bunton is a behaviorist at Allisonville Elementary School https://av.msdwt.k12.in.us/ and is known for singing a tune while he works. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
January’s winner is Mrs. Audrey Lash https://www.wishtv.com/news/a-sneak-peek-at-januarys-golden-apple-award-winner/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WISH-TVfrom New Britton Elementary School https://nbe.hseschools.org/. She’s a first-grade teacher at Hamilton Southeastern Schools https://www.hseschools.org/ who helps her students and peers reach their full potential. She was inspired to teach by her own first-grade teacher. Hear her method for teacheing, how she stays creative in the classroom, and what she she values most as an educator. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
January’s winner is Mrs. Audrey Lash https://www.wishtv.com/news/a-sneak-peek-at-januarys-golden-apple-award-winner/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WISH-TVfrom New Britton Elementary School https://nbe.hseschools.org/. She’s a first-grade teacher at Hamilton Southeastern Schools https://www.hseschools.org/ who helps her students and peers think in new ways. She also specializes in getting students to reach their highest potential. “She is an amazing teacher who loves students and always engages,” 8-year-old Mira Parab said. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mr. Daymon Higdon https://www.wishtv.com/golden-apple/a-sneak-peek-at-decembers-golden-apple-award-winner/went to Waldron Junior-Senior High School https://www.facebook.com/p/Waldron-Junior-Senior-High-School-100063567913692/ and now teaches in his same 6th-grade classroom! He moved from track star to star teacher in the district. But what motivates him to sprint to success and what's the story behind his beard? He answers all of those questions in this podcast interview! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This month’s winner is Mr. Daymon Higdon https://www.wishtv.com/golden-apple/a-sneak-peek-at-decembers-golden-apple-award-winner/from Waldron Junior-Senior High School https://www.facebook.com/p/Waldron-Junior-Senior-High-School-100063567913692/. He goes by DJ and went from track star to star teacher in the district in a dash. While life is a marathon, not a sprint, for Mr. Higdon, finding a home in the Shelby Eastern https://www.facebook.com/p/Waldron-Junior-Senior-High-School-100063567913692/ School District happened pretty fast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
November’s winner is Mrs. Courtney Lawhead! Listen to how this mom of four jumped into education and became the “mom” of Hamilton Southeastern when the school district was in need. Now she spends her time helping all of the students at the school. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
November’s winner is Mrs. Courtney Lawhead! She is known for her compassion for all students in the Hamilton Southeastern School District. In fact, her own son dubs her the “mom” of Hamilton Southeastern High School https://hhs.hseschools.org/. While Lawhead is a science teacher there, she does just about every other job you can think of in the district – including running a program to help students in need. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Miss Jeannine Terhune has spent almost six decades inspiring students in Lapel and teaching choir in the district. She created the choir program back in 1966 and without a doubt, has been shaping lives through the generations. Hear about her journey in education and what inspires her to keep teacher year after year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October’s Golden Apple Award winner is Miss Jeannine Terhune, who has spent almost six decades inspiring students in Lapel and teaching choir in the district. She created the choir program back in 1966 and without a doubt, has been shaping lives through the generations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mrs. Rachel Haynes has spent over a decade teaching 15-year-old Harley Palmer and shares a special bond with all her students as a special education resource teacher. But, what sparked Mrs. Haynes' interest in teaching? More than 25 years into this career, she shares her own story with this personal conversation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mrs. Rachel Haynes has been a special education resource teacher for 25 years and now works in the Metropolitan School District of Warren Township https://www.warren.k12.in.us/. What really sets her apart is her devotion to her students, which lasts far longer than a school year. In fact, she has spent more than a decade teaching 15-year-old Harley Palmer out of the goodness of her heart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the Golden Apple Grand Finale Special, all nine teachers https://www.wishtv.com/golden-apple/meet-the-2023-golden-apple-award-winners-before-wednesdays-grand-finale/ were invited to the WISH-TV studios for a celebration of their achievements. One teacher was also honored as the Grand Finale Award winner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Miss Kourtney Liggett talks about her journey to the army and into the classroom. The Speedway native has a passion for public service and encourages students to 'be the model' and lead the way. Her 5th-grade students say she is a hero inside and outside the classroom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May’s GOLDEN APPLE AWARD https://www.wishtv.com/golden-apple/nominate-someone-for-the-golden-apple-award/#/gallery winner is a hero inside and outside the classroom. Miss Kourtney Liggett, an Army veteran from Speedway, uses Marvel movies to help motivate her fifth-grade students in Wayne Township. Students at Chapelwood Elementary School say Liggett’s motto is “Be the model.” With that phrase, she helps students lead the way, every day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Students at Pike High School say Ms. Leiwanna (Wannie) Taylor connects with them through culture and care. We have an honest conversation with her about how she got started as a Spanish teacher, how travel plays a part in her continued education and her insight for parents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ms. Leiwanna (Wannie) Taylor is a Spanish teacher at Pike High School https://phs.pike.k12.in.us/ who also speaks the language of high school students. She connects with them through culture and care. Ms. Taylor’s creative approach and passion for the subject make her . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mr. Dustin Homan is an educator at Purdue Polytechnic High School North https://pphs.purdue.edu/about/our-schools/north-campus in Indianapolis, where all teachers are called ‘coaches.’ He chose to go into education in the middle of the pandemic, to help kids. Now, his students say his coaching is changing lives. Hear this honest conversation about what keeps Coach Homan so passionate about teaching. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mr. Dustin Homan gets kids out of the classroom with life-changing field trips and helps students “brew” a coffee business to pay for those experiences. One student said, “It’s almost like he tricked us into learning, in a weird way.” Hear why students and fellow staff nominated him for the GOLDEN APPLE AWARD https://www.wishtv.com/golden-apple/nominate-someone-for-the-golden-apple-award/#/gallery! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
An in-depth conversation with Mrs. Amy Kamwendo about her philosophy on teaching. She said, "I have them for such a short amount of time in their lives and you have to make it count." Hear how she creates a bond with students and the impact her own music teacher had on her life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mrs. Amy Kamwendo makes all of her students the stars at GUION CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL https://gcms.pike.k12.in.us/by supporting them with love. Kamwendo helps students shine on and off the stage in Pike Township. Now, her choir and musical theater students are singing her praises. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mr. Nathaniel Truitt and his student representatives - Sam Hoffman, Cody Morris, and Maya Smiley - from HINKLE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL https://www.noblesvilleschools.org/hinklecreek have an in-depth conversation about their 'class family' and what makes it so special. From student responsibilities to learning more about what inspires Mr. Truitt, we learn how family can be a crucial part of education. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
At HINKLE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL https://www.noblesvilleschools.org/hinklecreek, students in the third grade understand the meaning of family. It’s all thanks to their teacher, Nathaniel Truitt, and his “class family.” Truitt’s classroom does not have typical desks. Instead, it is furnished like a family room with dining room tables, couches, and family pictures on the walls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen to what inspired Ms. Ali DeHart to students with special needs and learn more about her work with Miss Amazing! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ms. Ali DeHart is the heart of special education in Perry Township. She gives to her elementary students year-round and during the holidays. She is also committed to shining a light on people with special needs, with her work as the director of Miss Amazing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We chat with Mr. Shawn Davis from the WESTFIELD-WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT https://www.wws.k12.in.us/ to find out how this rockstar teacher transitioned to educating students through Rocks Media House. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Students across the district recognize Mr. Shawn Davis as the man behind the camera. His home base is at Westfield High School, where he teaches kids about video and media production. His students say he empowers people to follow their passions, and it’s time for him to be the star. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amy Mitchell has been teaching in LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP https://www.ltschools.org/ for most of her long career. She comes from a family of educators but hopes her journey into teaching inspires young educators. Hear her honest conversation about her career and battle with cancer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October’s Golden Apple Award winner is Amy Mitchell from the METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP https://www.ltschools.org/, and she always puts her students first, including caring for her class while battling cancer. Determination and devotion — beyond deserving of the WISH-TV Golden Apple Award. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
