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A former paramedic who once saved lives in emergencies now prevents crises by teaching students how to change their communities. Charles Oliver just won a national teaching award and $2,000 for his North Carolina civics classroom.
A Hutto kindergarten teacher became the only Texas educator to win the prestigious Milken Educator Award this year, along with a $25,000 prize. Olivia Joseph, who teaches at her own alma mater's district, was surprised with the honor in front of cheerleaders, dignitaries, and her entire school.
Sister Emmanuella Ladipo surprised with Golden Apple Award after decades serving students across four continents. The Nigerian nun has dedicated her life to helping children discover faith, from Washington D.C. to West Africa.
George Washington High School just earned a prestigious national honor for putting exceptional teaching at the heart of student success. The recognition comes with $5,000 to invest back into helping teachers and students thrive.
After 28 years in the classroom, a Palm Beach County history teacher just beat thousands of nominees across the continent for one of education's top honors. Elizabeth Seemann now advances to compete globally against eight other regional champions.
A Michigan agriculture teacher who uses food to make zoology fun just became the first ag educator to win a prestigious national teaching award. Her student-nominated honor came with $5,000 and recognition for making farm science accessible to hundreds of teens.
A Maryland kindergarten teacher who teaches "the whole child" was surprised with confetti and cheers when she won a prestigious Golden Apple Award. Heather Little's students say the most important lesson she taught them was kindness.
A biology professor who was told he'd never pass his PhD exams just won Saskatchewan's highest teaching honor. His secret? Never underestimating students the way others once underestimated him.
Special education teacher Kelly Nelson won a teaching award and used the prize money to give one struggling student an entire Christmas, complete with clothes, toys, and food. Nine months later, she's also earned her National Board Certification.
Shannon Armsworthy was surprised at an Earth Day assembly when she learned she'd won a Golden Apple Award for her two decades of putting faith and compassion at the heart of teaching. Her students say she doesn't just give answers—she guides them to find their own.
Rebecca Maynard, a high school science teacher in Massachusetts, has earned one of just six national awards recognizing excellence in teaching. Her work includes bringing real-world climate science into the classroom through expeditions to Kenya and Alaska.
A Phoenix geometry teacher who's been inspiring students for 29 years spent her $2,500 teaching award on making sure every student can play softball, regardless of financial struggles. Kelly Melrose's simple philosophy: when students ask if they can play without equipment, the answer is always "Yeah, we got it."
Anne Houston, who teaches anatomy at Cave Spring High School, just won Roanoke County's top teaching honor and a year with a brand new SUV. Her secret? Making sure every student understands why learning about the human body matters for their future.
Chris Tate never planned to become an architect, but building his own home in his 20s sparked an award-winning international career. Now he designs world-class homes from his small New Zealand farm while teaching local students they can dream big too.
Nine teachers across Washington's Mid-Columbia region just received one of education's most prestigious honors, along with $1,500 each to celebrate their life-changing work. The 28th annual Crystal Apple Awards also honored a late career education champion who transformed thousands of lives.
A Newtown preschool teacher who helps two-year-olds discover the world just won a prestigious award celebrating early educators who change lives. Emily Frame is one of 15 teachers in southeastern Pennsylvania honored with the Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Award.
Six Lee County teachers received surprise Golden Apple awards on Friday, celebrating their innovation and dedication to students. From music educators to classroom teachers, each winner demonstrates how passion transforms education.
Jake Parmer turned middle school math into real-world problem solving that helped students believe in themselves. His impact just earned him a regional teaching award.
Webster City High School seniors took home nearly $200,000 in scholarship money this spring, including one special award that teaches the power of giving back. The Anderson Family scholarship carries a simple message: pay it forward.
An elementary art teacher with less than five years of experience just earned Illinois' highest honor for early career educators. Noelia Martinez-Voigt's passion for teaching young artists caught the attention of the entire state.
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