Golden Apple

November’s winner is Mrs. Courtney Lawhead! She is known for her compassion for all students in the Hamilton Southeastern School District. In fact, her own son dubs her the “mom” of  Hamilton Southeastern High School . While Lawhead is a science teacher there, she does just about every other job you can think of in the district – including running a program to help students in need....

Miss Jeannine Terhune has spent almost six decades inspiring students in Lapel and teaching choir in the district.  She created the choir program back in 1966 and without a doubt, has been shaping lives through the generations. Hear about her journey in education and what inspires her to keep teacher year after year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

October’s Golden Apple Award winner is Miss Jeannine Terhune, who has spent almost six decades inspiring students in Lapel and teaching choir in the district. She created the choir program back in 1966 and without a doubt, has been shaping lives through the generations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Mrs. Rachel Haynes has spent over a decade teaching 15-year-old Harley Palmer and shares a special bond with all her students as a special education resource teacher. But, what sparked Mrs. Haynes' interest in teaching? More than 25 years into this career, she shares her own story with this personal conversation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Mrs. Rachel Haynes has been a special education resource teacher for 25 years and now works in the  Metropolitan School District of Warren Township . What really sets her apart is her devotion to her students, which lasts far longer than a school year. In fact, she has spent more than a decade teaching 15-year-old Harley Palmer out of the goodness of her heart. See Privacy Policy at http...

In the Golden Apple Grand Finale Special,  all nine teachers  were invited to the WISH-TV studios for a celebration of their achievements. One teacher was also honored as the Grand Finale Award winner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Miss Kourtney Liggett talks about her journey to the army and into the classroom. The Speedway native has a passion for public service and encourages students to 'be the model' and lead the way. Her 5th-grade students say she is a hero inside and outside the classroom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May’s  Golden Apple Award  winner is a hero inside and outside the classroom. Miss Kourtney Liggett, an Army veteran from Speedway, uses Marvel movies to help motivate her fifth-grade students in Wayne Township. Students at Chapelwood Elementary School say Liggett’s motto is “Be the model.” With that phrase, she helps students lead the way, every day. See Pr...

Students at Pike High School say Ms. Leiwanna (Wannie) Taylor connects with them through culture and care. We have an honest conversation with her about how she got started as a Spanish teacher, how travel plays a part in her continued education and her insight for parents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Ms. Leiwanna (Wannie) Taylor is a Spanish teacher at  Pike High School  who also speaks the language of high school students. She connects with them through culture and care. Ms. Taylor’s creative approach and passion for the subject make her  una excelente profesora de español . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

Mr. Dustin Homan is an educator at  Purdue Polytechnic High School North  in Indianapolis, where all teachers are called ‘coaches.’ He chose to go into education in the middle of the pandemic, to help kids. Now, his students say his coaching is changing lives. Hear this honest conversation about what keeps Coach Homan so passionate about teaching. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Mr. Dustin Homan gets kids out of the classroom with life-changing field trips and helps students “brew” a coffee business to pay for those experiences. One student said, “It’s almost like he tricked us into learning, in a weird way.” Hear why students and fellow staff nominated him for the Golden Apple Award ! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

An in-depth conversation with Mrs. Amy Kamwendo about her philosophy on teaching. She said, "I have them for such a short amount of time in their lives and you have to make it count." Hear how she creates a bond with students and the impact her own music teacher had on her life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Mrs. Amy Kamwendo makes all of her students the stars at  Guion Creek Middle School   by supporting them with love. Kamwendo helps students shine on and off the stage in Pike Township. Now, her choir and musical theater students are singing her praises. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mr. Nathaniel Truitt and his student representatives - Sam Hoffman, Cody Morris, and Maya Smiley - from Hinkle Creek Elementary School have an in-depth conversation about their 'class family' and what makes it so special. From student responsibilities to learning more about what inspires Mr. Truitt, we learn how family can be a crucial part of education. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

At  Hinkle Creek Elementary School , students in the third grade understand the meaning of family. It’s all thanks to their teacher, Nathaniel Truitt, and his “class family.” Truitt’s classroom does not have typical desks. Instead, it is furnished like a family room with dining room tables, couches, and family pictures on the walls.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Listen to what inspired Ms. Ali DeHart to students with special needs and learn more about her work with Miss Amazing! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ms. Ali DeHart is the heart of special education in Perry Township. She gives to her elementary students year-round and during the holidays. She is also committed to shining a light on people with special needs, with her work as the director of Miss Amazing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We chat with Mr. Shawn Davis from the  Westfield-Washington School district to find out how this rockstar teacher transitioned to educating students through Rocks Media House. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Students across the district recognize Mr. Shawn Davis as the man behind the camera. His home base is at Westfield High School, where he teaches kids about video and media production. His students say he empowers people to follow their passions, and it’s time for him to be the star. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

Amy Mitchell has been teaching in Lawrence Township for most of her long career. She comes from a family of educators but hopes her journey into teaching inspires young educators. Hear her honest conversation about her career and battle with cancer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

October’s Golden Apple Award winner is Amy Mitchell from the  Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township , and she always puts her students first, including caring for her class while battling cancer. Determination and devotion — beyond deserving of the WISH-TV Golden Apple Award. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Mr. Isaac Adams has a real conversation about the difficulties teachers face, plus dreaming big to create a classroom filled with technology and students willing to try STEM. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

At Arsenal Tech High School there are hundreds of students, 76 acres, 13 buildings, and plenty of history, but only one Mr. Isaac Adams. “Mr. Adams has an immense passion for Tech. Not only is he a graduate of Arsenal Tech, but he lives very much in the community and sees his role here not just as a teacher, but as a member of the Tech community." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

In the Golden Apple Grand Finale Special, all nine teachers were invited to the WISH-TV Studios for a celebration of their achievements. One teacher was also honored as the Grand Finale Winner, receiving $1,000 and a glass trophy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .