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Victoria Patton, an English teacher in Arizona, won July's "Pay Tribute to a Teacher" award and $2,500 for her work helping students think critically. She believes reading and writing skills are the foundation for successful adulthood.
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.
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.
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 new family and consumer science teacher from rural Virginia just became one of the top four educators in her field nationwide. Michelle Williams won three consecutive teaching awards in her first year on the job.