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| Name of Nominee: |
Mrs. Tamara Griffin
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| Public Name: |
CCasey
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| City: |
Hemlock
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| State: |
MI
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
K.C. Ling Elementary School, Hemlock
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
Mrs. Griffin is a patient and loving presence to her kindergartners. She is dedicated to helping her young students transition to a full-day of school. She goes above and beyond to make students and families feel comfortable and supported in these early educational years. Mrs. Griffin holds her students to high expectations and empowers them with the skills appropriate to meet their goals. Her job is not only to teach kids but also to teach them how to learn and become their best selves. She does this with grace and love. Mrs. Griffin is a teaching superhero. |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Craig Hart
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| Public Name: |
Katie Benard
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| City: |
Goodrich
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| State: |
MI
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Goodrich Area Schools
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
Mr. Hart came to the rescue of the GHS Student Council. When we were short a bus driver to a leadership conference, Mr. Hart jumped in a bus and drove us to East Lansing so the students wouldn't miss out on our trip. While in East Lansing, Mr. Hart was pooled with the other bus drivers from school districts across the state. Mr. Hart came to the rescue of TWO school districts, repairing their busses while all of our students were at their conference. Mr. Hart was reluctant to tell me about his good deeds as this is what Mr. Hart does, regularly. Once we got home from our conference, Mr. Hart jumped on a bus again and took our volleyball teams to their games in Durand. He definitely was a superhero, and is every single day. |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Vicki Ferris
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| Public Name: |
Mrs. Dameron
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| City: |
Owosso
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| State: |
MI
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Elsa Meyer Elementary School, Corunna
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
Ms. Ferris has faithfully served the children of Corunna for years. She is concerned for each and every student that passes through her door. That being said many former students make it a point to check back in with her once they have moved on. She values each individual and treats everyone fairly. Her classroom is always orderly and peaceful aiding the learning process. She goes out of her way to make time regularly for fun activities (educational of course) with great prizes. She makes sure everyone ends up a winner at one point or another. Her students learn, feel respected, and in turn positively impact their peers at the school. |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Eric Clauder
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| Public Name: |
Rittmueller Parent
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| City: |
Birch Run
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| State: |
MI
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Rittmueller Middle School, Frankenmuth
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
My daughter wanted to nominate Mr. Clauder for the Golden Apple Award. He teaches eight grades of band at EF Rittmueller middle school and Frankenmuth High School, which is 5th through 12th grade. This means that he sees a lot of kids every day. Mr. Clauder is very kind and is patient with his students. If anyone is ever stuck, or is confused about something, he will help them until they figure the answer out. Mr. Clauder teaches musical skills that give every child opportunities. This means that the kids he teaches have great opportunities to participate in musical events, or to learn great artistic skills. While my daughter and her classmates still learn a lot in his class, Mr. Clauder likes to have fun. He is always telling jokes, or playing games with them. On any day, he can make anyone laugh. In addition to teaching at school, during the summer he likes to help teach for a week at Camp Timbers in West Branch. Here, he teaches a specific group of instruments from three different bands. My daughter has gone to the camp for two years, and she loves to have him as a teacher there as well. Mr. Clauder is a great teacher, and I am glad my daughter gets to be one of his students. For this reason, he should be considered for the Golden Apple Award. |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Alanna Barsen
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| Public Name: |
logan
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| City: |
Merrill
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| State: |
MI
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Merrill High School
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
She works well with the kids. |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Hannah Sassone
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| Public Name: |
Leigha
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| City: |
Saginaw
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| State: |
MI
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
List Elementary Frankenmuth, MI
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
Hannah just began her first year of teaching and is my daughter's Kindergarten teacher. I was nervous about my daughter having a "fresh out of college" teacher but I honestly couldn't ask for a better one than Hannah. She is wonderful. She has helped my daughter so much. She has not only taught my daughter how to properly write her letters and numbers but has also built her confidence and independence. My daughter absolutely loves going to school and learning, and I have Ms. Sassone to thank for that. |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Dawn Crim
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| Public Name: |
Mark Topp
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| City: |
Perry
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| State: |
MI
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Perry High School
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
Dawn is a dedicated teacher, mom, and friend. She supports her two sons who play varsity football as well as all students and athletes that attend her school. She has spent many years working as a class adviser and organizing the prom for students. She also takes the time quite often to organize staff breakfasts and lunches. In the past, she coached her daughter's varsity basketball team for several years as well as cheered her on during her high school soccer career. |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Daniele Kasper
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| Public Name: |
Multiple Nominations
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| City: |
Greenbush
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| State: |
MI
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Shepherd Elementary School
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
Kathy:
I have nominated Daniele because she is an amazing teacher. She just doesn’t teach but she loves to teach. She works very hard to make sure she connects with all of her students. She truly wants to make sure each student is made to feel important. Her hard work and compassion she shows for all of her students is outstanding.
Hillary:
Daniele is a very dedicated teacher. She loves her students and works hard to teach them. She pours her heart and soul into her work and strives to create successful students.
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| Name of Nominee: |
Jan Pollard
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| Public Name: |
Mrs. Stawasz
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| City: |
Flushing
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| State: |
MI
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Birch Run High School
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
Mrs. Pollard is retiring this year after 40 years of teaching. She has brought in more grant dollars to fund various groups and programs throughout our district than anyone else. She is a most generous person, and most importantly to her students. She is a cornerstone for struggling learners, and even has employed several students in her own private business endeavors. Mrs. Pollard is solely responsible for our greenhouses, horticulture classes, and alternative energies on top of her common core science courses (biology and physics). She will truly be missed by all. She has served this community for many years and is currently teaching the grandchildren of former students. She is a true leader and deserves recognition-- as she is someone who is humble would never look for accolades on her own behalf. |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Mike Snyder
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| Public Name: |
panthers
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| City: |
Birch run
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| State: |
MI
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Marshall Greene Middle School, Birch Run
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
He is always wanting to help people and even if they are not in 6th grade. He is just awesome! |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Jodie Morgan
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| Public Name: |
Jim Kitchen
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| City: |
Swartz Creek
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| State: |
MI
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Swartz Creek High School
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
Jodie is a teacher of teachers. She serves as the District Intervention Specialist. While she is not in a classroom, her passion for students and instruction drives her. She is one of the most brilliant thinkers I have encountered. She advocates for students in every situation and we need more people like her in the profession. Jodie would be an outstanding recipient of the Fox 66 Golden Apple Award. She would represent everything that the honor stands for. She is truly deserving of this honor. Thank you for your consideration. |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Trisha Johnson
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| Public Name: |
Shannon
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| City: |
Saginaw
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| State: |
MI
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Arthur Hill High School, Saginaw
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
Trisha has dedicated her life to helping those students that are often forgotten.
Each and every day she advocates for her students with disabilities and works tirelessly to help each and every one of them realize the plan and for their life. She can be repeatedly heard telling her students that they are destined for greatness. She constantly helps her students to realize that a disability is not an excuse for failure but rather helps them learn the skills necessary to succeed. Trisha believes in helping her students academically, socially and emotionally. In addition, she helps to provide basic needs such as clothes, hygiene supplies and even haircuts to those that cannot afford one. Her dedication and love for her students is inspiring and worthy of her nomination for a Golden Apple Award. |
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