Golden Apple Teacher finalists named
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools today announced the 32nd Annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program finalists. The Foundation’s Golden Apple Selection Committee, made up of community and business leaders, were charged with the task of reviewing and ranking applications to select 30 finalists. Finalists were surprised today, Jan. 18, in their classroom surrounded by students, administrators, fellow educators and foundation staff member.
“These finalists are dedicated professionals who are representative of all the excellent teachers in the Lee County School District who we entrust with the responsibility of educating our greatest community asset, our students,” said Marshall T. Bower, president & CEO of The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools.
2019 Annual Golden Apple Award finalists:
Benjamin Andersen Lexington Middle
Stacey Anderson The Alva School
Jamie Ayres- Cape Coral High
Courtney Black – Allen Park Elementary
Kim Cabrera Varsity Lakes Middle
Dr. Katherine Callard Dr. Carrie D. Robinson Littleton Elementary
Brittany Camp Cypress Lake High School Center for the Arts
Joseph Camputaro – The Sanibel School
Kristina Caudill Heights Elementary
Carmen Crussard – Gulf Middle
Trevon Davis – Oak Hammock Middle
Mark Drew- Ida S. Baker High
Kristina Gale- Gulf Elementary
Jennifer Grida Tortuga Preserve Elementary
Elizabeth Jimerson Patriot Elementary
Sara Kizzire- Harns Marsh Middle
Kelley Lambert- Pinewoods Elementary
Kaisha Louis- Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle
Dr. Frank Palaia South Fort Myers High
Greg Rasner- Pelican Elementary
Amanda Rose- Dunbar High
Holly Rose – Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle
James Rose Ray V. Pottorf Elementary
Wendy Samz Curriculum & Staff Development- School District of Lee County
Quinn Schnabel Diplomat Middle
Michelle Smith Lehigh Senior High
Michelle Start Lehigh Acres Middle
Kaleigh Stewart North Fort Myers
Joy Williams Cypress Lake Middle
Kimberly Williams Mariner High
Finalists are personally interviewed and observed in their classrooms by the Golden Apple selection committee, and six teachers are selected as the Golden Apple Award recipients. The recipients are honored at the Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Banquet, a black-tie affair being held at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point on Friday, May 3.
The Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program was the first major project founded and developed by The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. Since its inception 32 years ago, as a way to enhance public education by recognizing and rewarding excellence in teaching, the foundation has awarded 183 educators with the prestigious Golden Apple Teacher Award.
About The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc. is a private, 501(c)3 organization established in 1986. Its mission is to enhance and enrich the quality of public education in Lee County for students and educators through programs, resources, and experiences made possible through corporate, individual, and educational partnerships. The Foundation is rated as a 4-star nonprofit organization by GuideStar. Find us online at www.leeschoolfoundation.org, on Twitter @FoundationLCPS and on Facebook.