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Jason Bolick looks like a 9th grader, but no, he's a teacher. He's quite a teacher. Before the school year started, he went to his vice principal at Little Rock Mills and demanded white boards. He wanted the white boards all around the room. Vice Principal Anderson approved the order, but wasn't sure why.
The new school year is in its third month, and we are ready to award our first two Golden Apples.
The final Golden Apple winners of 2008 were honored by Craig O'Neill.
Today's THV visited a teacher and a student who are doing exceptional work in the classroom. And in both cases, we didn't have to go very far since both of this month's honorees are from Benton.
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The Golden Apple program has been expanded to honor individual teachers and students for academic achievement.
Each month, except June, July and August, one teacher and one student will be honored. Each will be selected based on nominations submitted by anyone who wishes to nominate a teacher and/or student.
Click Here To View The 2007
Golden Apple Awards Ceremony
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The school year is almost two months old, and it's time to start passing out Golden Apples.
This month Cade Lester of Hot Springs and Mrs. Jayne Keisler of Malvern are honored.
Teacher Mark Clark and student Merissa Johnson were surprised when THV Sports Director Craig O'Neill paid them a visit.
Once a month, Today's THV hands out Golden Apples to teachers and students nominated by our viewers. During the process, we meet some remarkable people.
Craig awards two Golden Apples. A teacher at Batesville Middle School and a student at Academics Plus Charter School in Maumelle both received Golden Apples.
Both the honorees for this month's Golden Apple Award have overcome a crisis.
Viola school district strives to helps kids do their best.
We tell parents who are considering moving their children to Norfork that they can expect a very safe environment where the teachers and staff care about and know every child.
At Valley View school district the atmosphere is one of mutual respect and cooperation among teachers and students alike.
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What do winners receive?
Winners will be notified in person by THV Sports Director Craig O’Neill who will present the monthly winners with a THV Golden Apple trophy. Winners will also be recognized on the 11th day of each month (unless the 11th falls on a weekend then the recognition day will occur on the following Monday) on Today’s THV at 6:00 p.m. newscast. Promotional spots will also be produced to honor the winners.
Who selects the Golden Apple winners?
Choosing the monthly winners from hundreds of excellent nominations is the job of the Golden Apple Selection Committee made up of volunteers who are committed to achieving excellence in public schools.
Criteria for Teachers
- Nominated teachers must teach full-time at a public or private school in Arkansas in grades Pre-K through 12
- Demonstrates enthusiasm regarding teaching and learning
- Interested in students as individuals
- Creates a successful learning environment
- Uses innovative teaching techniques
- Available to students
- Involvement in school projects/events outside the classroom
Criteria for Students
- Nominated students must be full-time students at a public or private school in Arkansas in grades Pre-K through 12
- Achieves academic excellence as judged by grade point average
- Successfully balances classroom, extracurricular and social activities
- Achieves excellence in school activities (science fairs, student council, etc.)
- Other outstanding achievement
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