Posts by Kathi Edwards
Excellence in Education Banquet 2024 brings nearly 400 to celebrate
The Golden Apple Foundation banquet was held Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Tebala Event Center in Rockford, with nearly 400 guests in ...
2024 Jan Jones Service Award Recipient: Richard Toppe
Congratulations to Golden Apple Teacher Academy member Rich Toppe on being selected the 2024 Jan Jones Service Award recipient!
Six Teachers Receive the 2024 Golden Apple Teacher Award
On March 7, 2024, Golden Apple Foundation of Rockford sent staff, board members and Teacher Academy volunteers throughout Boone and Win...
Erin Anderson Named 2024 Golden Apple Outstanding Principal
Golden Apple Foundation is pleased to honor Erin Anderson, principal at Donald C. Parker Early Childhood Education Center in the Harlem...
Leann Burmeister-Juliano
Leann Burmeister-Juliano of Loves Park has taught English at Belvidere North High School the past 3 of her 15 years of teaching.
Cara Wolfe
Cara Wolfe of Rockford has taught 8th grade ELA at Flinn Middle School the past 3 of her 9 years of teaching.
Jeremy Toledo
Jeremy Toledo of Rockford teaches choir, guitar and drama at Harlem High School, where he’s been the past 3 of his 17 years teaching.
Chelsea Spinello-Johnson
Chelsea Spinello-Johnson of Machesney Park has taught 8th grade literature and publications at Thurgood Marshall Middle School for 8 of her 16 years of teaching.
Ariana Sanders
Ariana Sanders of Rockford has taught Social Studies the entire 7 years of her career at Belvidere High School.
Marianna Ruggerio
Marianna Ruggerio of Rockford has taught physics at Auburn High School the past 8 of her 15 years teaching.