Bradley Central High School Show Choir Performs at BI-LO/WDEF News 12 Golden Apple Awards Banquet
Bradley Central High School show choir dazzled banquet attendees at the 2010 BI-LO/WDEF News 12 Golden Apple Award ceremony.
WDEF News 12 & Bi-Lo recognize 2009-2010 Golden Apple Teacher of the Year
This year WDEF News 12 & Bi-Lo have had the pleasure of going out in our local schools and recognizing the best educators out there.
Howard's Ashley Wilbur helps students succeed through challenges
English teacher Ashley Wilbur uses her classroom to connect with her kids and push them through the tough times.
Berean Academy teacher Geney Watson keeps kids learning
Enthusiasm is contagious and when your excitement is about learning you're a perfect fit in the classroom. At Berean Academy there's a 3rd grade teacher who sends her excitement home.
Woodlawn Elementary's Melody Hilty breaks through autism
Connecting with kids isn't always easy... When those kids have trouble connecting with the world it's even more difficult. But for one special Murray County Teacher there are no barriers.
Brian Kyle makes all students feel important
Students can sense when a teacher really cares. One teacher in McMinn County makes sure all his students feel important. He's this week's Golden Apple Winner.
Gordon Lee High's Mandy Sturdivant encourages kids to succeed
Everyone has that one teacher who really made an impact... But at Chickamauga City Schools there's one teacher who's making an impact in a lot of lives.
Steve Bennett uses current events to teach for the future
When you're teaching middle school students sometimes you have to think outside the box. At Gordon Lee Middle School one high energy Social Studies teacher makes sure his lessons get through.
Marion County's Eleanor Campbell wins Golden Apple Award
Sometimes kids just need someone they can count on... At Whitwell High School students say there's one teachers who's on your side.
Golden Apple Award Winner Dianne Richardson
The Walker County Gilbert Elementary Teacher says her kids feel more like family.
Hixson Middle School's Erica Schmidt inspires future teachers
There are lots of good teachers out there... But not all of them inspire future teachers. This week's Golden Apple nomination came from a student teacher who wants to be just like her mentor.
Lookout Valley's Susan O'Mary makes life lessons fun
Grammar School isn't all fun and games... But at Lookout Valley Elementary one special teacher makes sure her kids have a good time, while they learn life lessons.
Westview Elementary's Jayne Dyar gets parents involved to help kids succeed
Good teachers keep their students motivated... But truly great teachers get the parents involved. At Westview Elementary School one special teacher says she owes her students' success to her wonderful classroom parents.
Daisy Elementary's Lowry Thielges helps every CDC student advance
The best way to succeed in school and in life is to have a good foundation. One Hamilton County Pre-K Teacher makes sure even the kids who are behind come out ahead.
Marion County's Jonathan Parker's personal experiences help kids learn German language & culture
Some of the very best lessons come from life experience... One Marion County teacher uses his language skills to help students to see beyond their four walls.
Grace Baptist Academy's Karen Smith keeps lessons challenging & fun
When your teacher expects a lot, hopefully she makes the lesson fun. At Grace Baptist Academy one special teacher makes sure everyone likes school and learns more than they realize.
Bess T. Shepherd's Beth Botta helps build a love of learning
The best educations start with firm foundations. One Hamilton County kindergarten teacher makes sure her kids start out on top.
Rossville Middle School's Suzan Bradford reaches her students with song
Middle School isn't always easy... But the kids at Rossville Middle School say thanks to one special teacher they have a safe haven filled with music where they can leave their problems behind.
Tyner Academy's Randy Young shows students the big world out there
Teaching geography can be pretty tough, especially when many of your students have never left the state. But at Tyner Academy one student says each kid in her class gets just what they need to learn.
Hickory Valley Christian's Angela Frost's unconventional methods get kids reading
Reading is perhaps the most important foundation for a child's learning. At Hickory Valley Christian School one special teacher makes sure each child learns.
Students say Catoosa Co teacher Michelle Petteys really cares
High School is hard enough... But when students know their teachers care, somehow it gets a little better. At Heritage High School one special teacher gets involved in her kids' lives.
Richard Hardy's Bailey Henley teaches kindergarteners to Recycle
To be a responsible adult is one of the most important lessons we can teach our children. At Richard Hardy Memorial one special teacher thinks it should start in kindergarten.
Nolan Elementary CDC Teachers Jeanne Manley & Amber Napier help children find their gifts
Ms. Manley & Ms. Napier are the first WDEF News 12 Golden Apple winners recognized as a team. Together with their teaching assistants they help more than a dozen CDC students learn & grow.
Woodstation Elementary's Julia Houston inspires students to better things
Every teacher hopes to instill in their students a love for learning. But at Woodstation Elementary one special teacher goes one step further, she's inspiring the next generation of educators.