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A Golden Apple Story

A Golden Apple Story

The continuum of education: teacher impacts student who then becomes teacher, but in the case of Ellen Smith Elementary, it happened early in one student's career. It created a Golden Apple.

May's Golden Apple Winners

May's Golden Apple Winners

A teacher with a commitment to teach that started when she was in grade school, and a student who has survived a tragedy, head up the Golden Apple winners for May.

April Golden Apple Awards

April Golden Apple Awards

One teacher, one student a month gets the THV Golden Apple. We're ready to harvest April's winners. We start in Cabot.

March's Golden Apple Winners

March's Golden Apple Winners

A class assignment and a time management princess lead to March's Golden Apple Winners.

THV Golden Apple of Excellence

The 2008 version of the monthly Golden Apple of Excellence is a celebration of volunteers in public schools. Statistics and test scores show, that schools with active support from the community tend to be overachievers.

This is the goal of THV’s 2008 version of Golden Apples: to instill that desire and to recognize that support from individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty to help their school.

If you know of someone who mentors, works with, volunteers, supports, contributes to a public school, we want to know about it.

Give us their name and number, your name and number, the school, and a brief description of what they do. The 2008 Golden Apples is for the people who care!

 


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Golden Apple Awards Ceremony

 

February's Golden Apple Winners

February's Golden Apple Winners

A teacher who loves being called a space cadet and a future star are this month's Golden Apple Winners.

Golden Apple: November Remembered

Golden Apple: November Remembered

A teacher who reflects the caring attitude of teachers everywhere, and a politically astute high school senior made November a month to remember. We had a technical issue and this awesome story didn't make it online, so we are sharing it now. Sorry for the delay!

December's Golden Apples

December's Golden Apples

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.

It's Our First Golden Apple Moment of 2008

It's Our First Golden Apple Moment of 2008

The new school year is in its third month, and we are ready to award our first two Golden Apples.

Craig Honors Final Golden Apple Winners Of 2008

Craig Honors Final Golden Apple Winners Of 2008

The final Golden Apple winners of 2008 were honored by Craig O'Neill.

Golden Apples Awarded To Two In Benton

Golden Apples Awarded To Two In Benton

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.

Oct. 11 Golden Apple Winners

Oct. 11 Golden Apple Winners

The school year is almost two months old, and it's time to start passing out Golden Apples.

Craig Honors Two Very Deserving Golden Apple Award Winners

Craig Honors Two Very Deserving Golden Apple Award Winners

This month Cade Lester of Hot Springs and Mrs. Jayne Keisler of Malvern are honored.

Craig Honors First Golden Apple Winners Of 2008

Craig Honors First Golden Apple Winners Of 2008

Teacher Mark Clark and student Merissa Johnson were surprised when THV Sports Director Craig O'Neill paid them a visit.

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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