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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....
Lawrence Township teacher cares for students while battling cancer
Golden Apple - October 26, 2022 13:30 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOctober’s Golden Apple Award winner is Amy Mitchell from the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township, 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. ...
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH THE MASTER OF TECH AT ARSENAL TECH HIGH SCHOOL
Golden Apple - October 02, 2022 14:39 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMr. Isaac Adams has a real conversation about the difficulties teachers face, plus dreaming big to create a classroom filled with technology and students willing to try STEM. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...
Engineering teacher puts the tech in Arsenal Tech High School
Golden Apple - September 28, 2022 16:10 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAt Arsenal Tech High School there are hundreds of students, 76 acres, 13 buildings, and plenty of history, but only one Mr. Isaac Adams. “Mr. Adams has an immense passion for Tech. Not only is he a graduate of Arsenal Tech, but he lives very much in the community and sees his role here...
Golden Apple Award Winners: Class of 2022
Golden Apple - June 25, 2022 15:31 - 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 Winner, receiving $1,000 and a glass trophy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...
In-depth conversation with Indianapolis teacher shining a light on the power of Black history
Golden Apple - May 31, 2022 09:14 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDaMeisha Fleming explains her inspiration behind the James Whitcomb Riley School 43 Black History Thematic Unit. With the recent passing of her dad, Fleming remains focused on her students and ensuring stability and growth is a constant. She is always teaching and shares many lessons in...
First-grade Indianapolis teacher shines a light on the power of Black history
Golden Apple - May 28, 2022 15:18 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDaMeisha Fleming is the final Golden Apple Award winner for the 2021-2022 school year. She is a first-grade teacher at James Whitcomb Riley School 43 and does just about every role you can think of at the school, while also shining a light on the power of Black history and empowering st...
In-depth conversation with a Greenwood elementary school's Drama Club star
Golden Apple - April 27, 2022 15:54 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"My heart is so full right now. I have been beaming nonstop since you guys came to my room." Hear Ms. Amber Ploutz's reaction to the response from WISH-TV's Golden Apple story and why doing work you love is worth it. Ploutz runs the show when it comes to V.O. Isom Central Elementary Sch...
Greenwood elementary school teacher brings Broadway to the classroom
Golden Apple - April 26, 2022 15:53 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsApril’s winner is Amber Ploutz, a 2nd-grade teacher at V.O. Isom Central Elementary School in Greenwood. Along with teaching, Ploutz runs the school’s Drama Club in her free time. She has transformed the program into a huge success over the past ten years and creates plays and parodies ...
In-depth conversation with a legendary literature teacher
Golden Apple - March 30, 2022 16:48 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJocelyn Sisson, an AP literature, language and composition teacher at North Central High School. She has been a teacher for 32 years but this is her second career. Hear what fuels her passion and drive for this challenging and rewarding job. A lot has changed over the decades, yet she h...
Legendary literature teacher ‘yelps’ students to success
Golden Apple - March 29, 2022 15:58 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJocelyn Sisson IS an AP literature, language and composition teacher who has spent decades helping students write their own stories. She demands kids do their best and is known for “yelping,” a term her students use to describe her yelling and helping method of teaching. See Privacy Po...
An in depth conversation with "Super Mr. B" and some advice on how to get students excited about school
Golden Apple - March 01, 2022 15:25 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis is an in-depth conversation with Mr. Blastic about his special role as an interventionist. He explains his ongoing education and some methods he uses to help bridge the gap some elementary students have in language arts or math. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...
Superhero teacher gets creative to help students thrive in various subjects
Golden Apple - February 26, 2022 16:06 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJodavid Blastic is known at Trinity Christian School as “Super Mr. B” and his ability to help students thrive, truly is a superpower. Blastic has a special role at the school as an interventionist. He helps bridge the gap some elementary students have in language arts or math. See Priv...
An in-depth conversation with a Fortville teacher who is inspiring students with her personality
Golden Apple - January 29, 2022 16:51 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMrs. Sarah Terrell explains who inspired her to become a teacher and how messages from her students keep her motivated to do the job she loves. Hear her journey and words of wisdom as teachers overcome struggles during the pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...
Fortville teacher inspires students with an outgoing personality
Golden Apple - January 26, 2022 18:05 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMrs. Sarah Terrell is outgoing, energetic, and very talkative. However, she was almost speechless after WISH-TV surprised her with the 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. ...
Middle school band director teaches students more than just music
Golden Apple - December 21, 2021 16:48 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDecember’s big winner is Daniel Dorsett. Dorsett is the band director at Harshman Magnet Middle School in Indianapolis. Dorsett is helping teach so much more than just music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...
The most impressive historian in Monrovia... teaches high school
Golden Apple - October 29, 2021 11:03 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWISH-TV honors Mr. Steve Reeder with October 2021's Golden Apple Award. His nomination was full of examples of how he actually lives what he does (and he's a history, so that's not that obvious). He and his students apply for local historical markers, make documentaries, and impressive ...
Two languages; no words! The surprise of a career for a professora in Lawrence Township
Golden Apple - October 08, 2021 09:50 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOur Golden Apple team begins the 2021-2022 school year in Lawrence Township, surprising a teacher who really speaks her students' languages: en Ingles y Espanol! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...
Welcome back 2020-2021 Golden Apple winners
Golden Apple - June 16, 2021 13:21 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHear from this year's winning teachers in WISH-TV's Golden Apple Grand Finale Special and find out who won the Grand Finale Prize from Bailey & Wood Mortgage Lender. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...
BEST moments from a year of Golden Apple
Golden Apple - June 09, 2021 18:40 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe Golden Apple Grand Finale Special airs on WISH-TV Thursday June 10th and 6:30pm. Bailey Wood and Brenna Donnelly recap an incredible -unprecedented- year of surprises, some of their favorite moments, and a preview of what's coming to the teachers in Thursday's surprise. See Privac...
COVID almost stopped first graders from learning to read. Almost.
Golden Apple - June 04, 2021 12:10 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPittsboro teacher Alex DeSutter won May's Golden Apple Award for her incredible success in helping her pandemic-delayed students get back up to standard. For little ones, that means going from not being able to read to reading. Hear the emotional story from a parent's point of view, and...
From Cookin' with Coach to... Gabbing with Gary?
Golden Apple - May 28, 2021 11:14 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWarren Central teacher and coach Gary Roberts joins host Brenna Donnelly to extend the conversation after his Golden Apple Award win in April. Coach Roberts explains why he created a video series that may or may not have absolutely nothing to do with his chosen academic subject, math. ...
Warren Central teacher + Cheez-It fried chicken = happy math students
Golden Apple - May 07, 2021 13:36 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn April's Golden Apple surprise, math teacher and coach Gary Roberts receives the Golden Apple Award. His list of accolades is daunting: 43 years at Warren Central High School, Lacrosse Coach of the Year, Soccer Coach Hall of Fame, mystery novelist, and annual service project organizer...
Why your grandpa, mom, brother, and niece all love choir director Dan Andersen
Golden Apple - April 14, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMarch’s Golden Apple Winner Dan Andersen shares stories from his 30 years of teaching with host Brenna Donnelly. Mr. Andersen was nominated for the Golden Apple Award not just for his impact on students, but his impact on his family. Andersen explains how his family has shaped his caree...
Why Drew Blair is still in touch with her Brebeuf band teacher
Golden Apple - April 02, 2021 14:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWISH-TV staff can’t nominate Golden Apple winners, but local teachers have undoubtedly changed our lives, too. Daybreak Anchor Drew Blair shares why her favorite teacher, Steve Hoernemann from Brebeuf High School, taught her how to start *your* day with a smile. See Privacy Policy at h...
Golden Apple: Center Grove choir teacher inspires his daughters to become teachers
Golden Apple - April 01, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn March's Golden Apple surprise, fans of Center Grove choir director Dan Andersen explain how he's amassed a multi-generational following in Greenwood. His daughters also share how their dad's example led them to become teachers. Then, our surprise crew crashes Mr. Andersen's choir con...
Cardinal Ritter Art Teacher Honored for Creating Diversity Club
Golden Apple - February 26, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn February's Golden Apple surprise, fans of Cardinal Ritter art teacher Rhiannon Sanders explain why her new diversity club has changed their perspectives on the people and movements around them. Then, our surprise crew barges into Ms. Sanders' classroom to award her with $500, a gold...
January 2021 Winner: Dan Moosbrugger, Hamilton Southeastern High School
Golden Apple - February 08, 2021 15:14 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOne art teacher at Hamilton Southeastern High School is truly living the cliche: ‘art is for everyone.’ Mr. Dan Moosbrugger recently created a peer mentoring art class, combing general education students and HSE’s “Exceptional Learner” students, or those with moderate to severe disabil...
The Man Behind the Moves
Golden Apple - December 23, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBrenna Donnelly chats with “Mr. D”: the December Golden Apple winner and high-energy, break-dancing PE teacher from Nora Elementary. Hear his honest reaction to his surprise this month, about his rapidly growing YouTube channel, and his success reaching kids of all types. Mr. D even sha...
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