"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops."
— Henry B. Adams
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."
— William Butler Yeats
"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge."
— Albert Einstein
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
— Nelson Mandela
"Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another."
— G.K. Chesterton
The Golden Apple Award Program honors outstanding teachers each year. This program recognizes the excellence that exists in our classrooms and utilizes these teachers' skills through the Golden Apple Academy to serve as a catalyst for future excellence in education. The award process involves community volunteers to recognize, select and celebrate excellent educators in our community.
Click the links below to learn more about the program, nominate teachers, get applications and to view award recipients.