ROCKFORD — The Golden Apple Foundation recently named 20 teachers from Winnebago and Boone counties selected to move forward in the selection process for the 2022 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching award.
These teachers include:
Mark J. Peterson of Auburn High Middle School
Lovina Youngman of Belvidere Central Middle School
Michael Chiodini, Nicole Kroepel and Wendy Taylor of Belvidere North High School
Rebecca Perry of Belvidere South Middle School
Adam Pusateri of Durand High School
Lorrie Hill of Eisenhower Middle School
Dreanna Ballard and Weston Brabeck of Guilford High School
Ashley VanSickle of Harlem Middle School
Brooke Harp of Holy Family School
Anita Bond, Jean Chambers and Heather Plourde of Hononegah High School
Monica Benolkin of Rockford Lutheran Academy
Matthew Green of the Roosevelt Community Education Center
Chelsea Spinello-Johnson of Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Hayley Gotzsche and Kelli Houghton of Willowbrook Middle School.
These teachers will be observed in their classrooms by trained community volunteers on four separate occasions from Jan. 18 through Feb. 16, 2021.
The next step in the selection process after observations is an interview.
The process culminates with the selection of five teachers who will receive the prestigious Golden Apple Award in surprise classroom presentations also featured by WTVO-17 and the Rockford Register Star.
For interest in participating as a Golden Apple classroom can call 815-226-4180 or email info@goldenappleofrockford.com.
