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IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH CHEERING 'COACH T'
Golden Apple - April 02, 2024 15:29 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMiss Terrionna King goes by “Coach T” and cheers for students in the classroom and on the sidelines. As both a math coach and a cheer coach, she shares her journey of overcoming obstacles and using cheerleading to inspire others. Listen to her unique path into teaching and how not makin...
Teacher cheers for students on the sidelines and in the classroom
Golden Apple - March 29, 2024 15:18 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMarch’s Golden Apple Award winner is Miss Terrionna King from Purdue Polytechnic High School Englewood. 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 che...
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP’S ‘SINGING’ TEACHER
Golden Apple - March 07, 2024 16:59 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFebruary’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/priv...
Washington Township's 'singing' teacher helps students process their emotions
Golden Apple - February 23, 2024 16:59 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFebruary’s winner is Mr. Nick Bunton, who helps elementary students process their emotions in the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township. Mr. Bunton is a behaviorist at Allisonville Elementary School and is known for singing a tune while he works. See Privacy Policy at htt...
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH HSE TEACHER WHO HELPS STUDENTS REACH NEW HEIGHTS
Golden Apple - January 31, 2024 15:16 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJanuary’s winner is Mrs. Audrey Lash from New Britton Elementary School. She’s a first-grade teacher at Hamilton Southeastern Schools 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...
HSE teacher inspires ‘lifelong love of learning’
Golden Apple - January 29, 2024 15:36 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJanuary’s winner is Mrs. Audrey Lash from New Britton Elementary School. She’s a first-grade teacher at Hamilton Southeastern Schools 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...
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH STAR SHELBY COUNTY COACH AND TEACHER
Golden Apple - January 04, 2024 18:17 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMr. Daymon Higdon went to Waldron Junior-Senior High School 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 ...
Shelby County teacher sprints to success
Golden Apple - December 29, 2023 16:08 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis month’s winner is Mr. Daymon Higdon from Waldron Junior-Senior High School. 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 School District happened pretty...
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH COMPASSIONATE HSE SCIENCE TEACHER
Golden Apple - December 19, 2023 15:28 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsNovember’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.co...
Hamilton Southeastern science teacher shows compassion for all students
Golden Apple - November 30, 2023 15:48 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsNovember’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. While Lawhead is a science teacher there, she does just about every ot...
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH TIMELESS LAPEL CHOIR TEACHER
Golden Apple - November 06, 2023 17:46 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMiss 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 t...
Timeless teacher inspires Lapel students with music for 58 years
Golden Apple - October 31, 2023 16:55 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOctober’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 Pol...
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH DEVOTED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Golden Apple - October 01, 2023 15:23 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMrs. 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 ...
Warren Township teacher spends decade helping student
Golden Apple - September 26, 2023 15:47 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMrs. Rachel Haynes has been a special education resource teacher for 25 years and now works in the Metropolitan School District of Warren Township. 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 d...
Golden Apple Award Grand Finale Special: Class of 2023
Golden Apple - June 20, 2023 15:33 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn the Golden Apple Grand Finale Special, all nine teachers 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...
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH MARVELOUS ARMY VETERAN TEACHER
Golden Apple - June 11, 2023 16:10 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMiss 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 Poli...
Army veteran teacher helps students ‘be the model’
Golden Apple - June 04, 2023 14:34 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMay’s Golden Apple Award 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 mode...
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH SPANISH TEACHER WHO CONNECTS WITH STUDENTS
Golden Apple - May 08, 2023 13:50 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsStudents 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...
Spanish teacher connects to students with care
Golden Apple - May 01, 2023 15:43 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMs. Leiwanna (Wannie) Taylor is a Spanish teacher at Pike High School 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 una excelente profesora de español. See Priva...
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH TEACHER WHO BREWS PASSION IN & OUT OF THE CLASSROOM
Golden Apple - April 09, 2023 14:07 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMr. Dustin Homan is an educator at Purdue Polytechnic High School North 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 conversatio...
Purdue Polytechnic teacher brews passion and purpose
Golden Apple - March 29, 2023 15:04 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMr. 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...
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH CARING CHOIR TEACHER
Golden Apple - March 06, 2023 14:21 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAn 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 Pr...
Caring choir teacher instills confidence in students
Golden Apple - March 01, 2023 16:24 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMrs. Amy Kamwendo makes all of her students the stars at Guion Creek Middle School 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...
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH 'CLASS FAMILY' IN NOBLESVILLE
Golden Apple - February 07, 2023 15:54 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMr. Nathaniel Truitt and his student representatives - Sam Hoffman, Cody Morris, and Maya Smiley - from Hinkle Creek Elementary School have an in-depth conversation about their 'class family' and what makes it so special. From student responsibilities to learning more about what inspire...
Noblesville teacher creates ‘class family’
Golden Apple - February 01, 2023 15:54 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAt Hinkle Creek Elementary School, 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 table...
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH PERRY TOWNSHIP'S HEART OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Golden Apple - January 09, 2023 17:27 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsListen 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.
Perry Township teacher shines a light on students with special needs
Golden Apple - December 26, 2022 15:12 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMs. 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 http...
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH 'WESTFIELD FAMOUS' MEDIA TEACHER
Golden Apple - December 06, 2022 14:05 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe chat with Mr. Shawn Davis from the Westfield-Washington School district 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-n...
Media teacher is ‘Westfield famous’ for being behind the camera
Golden Apple - November 27, 2022 16:05 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsStudents 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. Se...
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH TEACHER WHO CARES FOR STUDENTS WHILE BATTLING CANCER
Golden Apple - November 01, 2022 15:11 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAmy Mitchell has been teaching in Lawrence Township 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....
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