Golden Apple Teachers of Distinction

In addition to annually naming 10 recipients of the Golden Award for Excellence in Teaching, Golden Apple in 2007 for the first time recognized 10 Teachers of Distinction -- Award finalists whose superior teaching work was noted by the Selection Committee.


The Teachers of Distinction are recognized for their distinguished contribution to teaching and are asked to participate in Golden Apple programs.  


2009 Teachers of Distinction

Enid Alvarez, Lincoln School, Blue Island
Sandra Bennett, Liberty Elementary School, Carpentersville
Christine Beukema, Finkl Academy, Chicago
Rachel Binole, Grand Prairie School, Frankfort
Barbara Cataldo, Sipley Elementary School, Woodridge
Pamela Ciway, White Elementary School, Batavia
Alicia Costas, Jose de Diego Community Academy, Chicago
Sara Covington, St. Leonard School, Berwyn
Deborah Graziano, Carpenter Elementary School, Park Ridge
Kristin Kaczmarek, Grove School, Northbrook
Scott Naber, Longfellow School, Oak Park
Carol Navarro, Pulaski Fine Arts Academy, Chicago
Colin Reynolds, Mann Elementary School, Oak Park
Jaime Shanahan, Sanborn School, Palatine
Gail Sherwood, Edgebrook School, Chicago
Sabrina Silverstein, Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary School, Chicago
Megan Whitney, Audubon Elementary School, Chicago
 

2008 Teachers of Distinction

Margaret Burns, Gallistel Language Academy, Chicago
Jennifer Cho, National Teachers Academy, Chicago
Lisa Espinosa, Ruiz School, Chicago
Heather Kelsey, St. Gall School, Chicago
Virginia Kogen, Madero School, Chicago
Brenda Kraber, Glen Grove School, Glenview
Sharon Kranz, Roslyn Road  Elementary School, Barrington
Patrick McAndrew, Beye Elementary School, Oak Park
Mary Meade, Christopher School, Chicago
Mark Nelson, Stone Academy, Chicago
Esther Ohito, Pershing West Magnet School, Chicago
Claudine Randolph, University of Chicago Charter School - Donoghue Elementary, Chicago
Veronica Ruelas, Academy of St. Benedict the African, Chicago


2007 Teachers of Distinction

John Belcaster, Northside College Preparatory High School, Chicago
Jeffrey Berger-White, Deerfield High School, Deerfield
William Bultman, Lincoln-Way Central High School, New Lenox
Susan Khalaieff, Geneva  High School, Geneva
Glenn Lid, Proviso East High School, Maywood
Zakieh Mohammed, Roberto Clemente High School, Chicago
John O'Connor, New Trier High School, Winnetka
Scott Reed, Niles North High School, Skokie
Robert Rodey, Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights
Stephanie Skizas, Glenbard Soiuth High School, Glen Ellyn