Posts by Kathi Edwards
Apply Now for 2026-2027 Classroom Grants
PreK-12th grade teachers in Winnebago and Boone County schools are invited to apply for Golden Apple Foundation grants now.
2026 Golden Apple Don Zimmerman scholarship recipient named
Abigail Hopkins of Caledonia, who teaches 3rd Grade at Poplar Grove’s Manchester Elementary was awarded the 2026 Golden Apple Don Zimmerman scholarship to earn her first master's degree tuition-paid at Rockford University.
Brooke Harp earns master’s degree
Brooke Harp, who teaches literature at Holy Family Catholic School in Rockford, is completing her last courses at Rockford University
Class of 2026 Inducted into the Teacher Academy
Last night, we officially inducted the six newest Golden Apple teacher award recipients into the Golden Apple Teacher Academy.
Hundreds attend spring banquet
We had more than 380 guests at our banquet April 24, celebrating the 20 teacher award finalists (including 6 recipients), grant recipients, the Jan Jones Service Award recipient and the 2026 Golden Apple Outstanding Principal.
Elliot Ganet named 2026 Jan Jones Service Award Recipient
Elliot Ganet, co-founder of Rockford Barbell and a former RPS205 teacher, was named the 2026 Jan Jones Service Award recipient.
Dr. Heather Baker named 2026 GA Outstanding Principal
On March 19, Golden Apple Foundation of Rockford traveled to Dorothy Simon Elementary in Winnebago to surprise principal Dr. Heather Ba...
Teachers and Hockey Fans Raise $4,600
On Friday, March 13, the Rockford IceHogs hosted a Golden Apple/Teacher Appreciation Night at the BMO Center.
Teachers and administr...
Six Apples Awarded on Golden Apple Day 2026
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, was our re-scheduled, early Golden Apple Day to award teachers the 2026 Golden Apple teacher award. Several st...
Kelsey Zammuto
Kelsey Zammuto has been teaching for 15 years, the past nine at Hononegah Community High School in Rockton, where she teaches Chemistry and Environmental Science.