Skyuka Hall teacher Michael Morgan wins our Golden Apple Award

Skyuka Hall teacher Michael Morgan is this week’s winner of the Golden Apple Award.

Michael Morgan is in his first year teaching English and Reading at Skyuka Hall but he’s already made a difference with his kids. Morgan focuses on the strengths and successes of students, to build their confidence. That’s earned him a Golden Apple Award from WDEF News 12 Now and Food City.

Josh Yother, Head of School at Skyuka Hall, “He’s completely unique he’s out of the box. Mike goes above and beyond everyday to show love and compassion and empathy. There’s not only felt the leadership of the school with the students but with the families as well.”

Michael Morgan, English and Language Arts Teacher, “Michael Morgan, you know I’ve been trying to figure that out for quite some time. But if I had to… I’d to say I would say he’s just a very dedicated teacher to the students that he serves.”

Student, “He teaches us well. And he’s one of the best teachers in the school.”

Student, “He’s really kind; like during mini block, he throwed a football with us.”

Student, “He’s a really nice teacher and he helps me out with my work.”

Student, “He helps us understand the subjects and he picks good books.”

Student, “He’s really funny and nice.”

Student, “He never really yells at you. He’s always talking nice to you.”

Student, “He interacts with us and helps us our work and gives us feedback.”

Student, “He’s much nicer than the teachers I’ve seen. And he gives more joy into his impressions that he gives.”

Michael Morgan, “I really like the individual curriculum that we have here. How we’re able to meet individual needs of each student and it’s up to us to figure out what works and what doesn’t work for the kids. Definitely believe in order to teach a student we need to know them not only like inside the classroom but outside of the classroom. I believe it’s very important to build rapport with your students especially when you know you have expectations. You know you show respect towards them. Then they end up trusting you more and wanting to perform in the class from as best as they can.”

You can nominate your favorite teacher at our Golden Apple page.