Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/1/2025 - 5:00 PM
Category: Student and Staff Recognitions
Type: Info
Subject: 7.2 2025 Golden Apple Award Winners - Dr. Katina Otey
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Enclosure
File Attachment:
2025 Golden Apple Award Winners_Supportive Information Sheet_May 1, 2025 SB Meeting.pdf
2025 CCS Golden Apple Award Winners.pdf
Background and Summary: Dr. Katina Otey, Chief Academic Officer, will recognize the 2025 Golden Apple Award Winners.

Congratulations, Golden Apple Winners! This year’s Golden Apple Teaching Awards have been announced. Cheers to the following, and thanks to our sponsors, Mr. Richard Nunley and Better Living Building Supply and Cabinetry.

Emily Waters, Charlottesville High School, Orchestra Director
Madison Eure, Buford Middle School, History Teacher
Laura Lindemann, Walker Upper Elementary School, Reading Specialist
Mary Yowell, Hospital Education Teacher
Heather Rose, Lugo-McGinness Academy, English Teacher
Karen Brown, CATEC High School, Cosmetology Teacher
Jessica Scott, Burnley-Moran Elementary School, Gifted Education Specialist
Susan Mahone, Greenbrier Elementary School, First Grade Teacher
Derek Hartline, Jackson-Via Elementary School, iSTEM Teacher
Becca Covington, Johnson Elementary, iSTEM Teacher
Ariel Bruner, Summit Elementary School, Third Grade Teacher
Ladi Smith, Trailblazer Elementary School, Second Grade Teacher

Winners will be honored at a community celebration on May 14. Sponsored by Better Living Building Supply and Cabinetry for more than two decades, the Golden Apple Awards celebrate educational excellence by honoring the passion and dedication of teachers. Each recipient receives a $500 classroom grant as part of the recognition.
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Strategic Plan Priority 2: Provide a Culture of Safety, Wellness, and Belonging
Goal 1: CCS will support social, emotional, and physical wellness
Goal 2: CCS will foster a strong sense of community
Action Required No action needed at this time.

Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends the Board receive this report.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Royal Gurley - Superintendent