Golden Apple Award Archive

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2023 – 2024

Megan VandeVoort

It was our honor to present the first Golden Apple Award of the 2023-2024 school year to Oskaloosa Elementary School teacher Megan VandeVoort in Oskaloosa, IA. Check out the link for the whole story from Calyn Thompson on WHO 13 News.

Theresa Davis

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Twin Cedars Community School teacher Theresa Davis in Bussey, IA. Special thanks to our friend, Todd, from McKay Insurance for helping us present the award! Check out the link for the whole story from Calyn Thompson on WHO 13 News.

Barb Rath

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Glidden-Ralston Community Schools teacher Barb Rath in Glidden, Iowa. Special thanks to our friends from Community Insurance Agency in Glidden for helping us present the award! Check out the whole story from WHO 13 News anchor Calyn Thompson.

Heather Pate

It was an honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Murray Community Schools teacher Heather Pate in Murray, Iowa. Special thanks to our friend Ryan from Kirk Agency in Murry for helping us present the award! Check out the whole story from WHO 13 News anchor Calyn Thompson.

Kevin Cooper

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Nevada High School teacher Kevin Cooper in Nevada, Iowa. Special thanks to our friend, Melissa, from Midwest Insurance Corporation in Nevada for helping us present the award! Check out the whole story from WHO 13 News anchor Calyn Thompson.

Kristen Recher

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award during the Iowa Wolves Education Day Game to Northeast Elementary School (Ankeny) teacher Kristen Recher. Special thanks to our friends from Doubleday Insurance Agency Inc. for helping present the award. Check out the full story from WHO 13 News anchor Calyn Thompson.

Monica Kasch

We recently had the honor of presenting a Golden Apple Award to Horizon Science Academy teacher Monica Kasch in Des Moines, Iowa. Special thanks to our friend, Joel Donaghy, from Donaghy-Kempton Insurors in Des Moines for helping us present the award! Check out the whole story from WHO 13 News anchor Calyn Thompson.

Mike Bowman

We recently had the honor of presenting a Golden Apple Award to Roland-Story High School teacher Mike Bowman in Story City, IA. Special thanks to our friend, Nicole, from ACT Insurance in Story City for helping us present the award! Check out the whole story from WHO 13 News anchor Calyn Thompson.

Kris Finn

Our last Golden Apple of the 2023-2024 school year was awarded to Perry High School teacher Kris Finn in Perry, IA. Special thanks to our friend, Cole, from City State Bank in Perry for helping us present the award and for co-hosting a free coffee bar at Perry Community Schools for National Teacher Appreciation Day!

Check out the full Golden Apple story from WHO TV 13 News ancho Calyn Thompson.


2022 – 2023

Deb Fessler

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Deb Fessler, a teacher at Madison Elementary School in Pella, IA. Check out the link for the whole story from Lindsey Burrell on WHO 13 News. Special thanks go to Morgan and Rusty from Van Gorp Edwards Insurance, in partnership with Assured Partners for helping us present the award.

James Christensen

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to James Christensen, a teacher at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown, IA. Check out the link for the whole story from Lindsey Burrell on WHO 13 News. Special thanks go to Steve from Shomo Madsen Insurance and Tom from T Moeller, Inc. for helping us present the award.

Rachel Hansen

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Rachel Hansen, a teacher at Sunset Heights Elementary School in Webster City, IA. Check out the link for the whole story from Lindsey Burrell on WHO 13 News. Special thanks go to Vicky, Justin, and Trent from Town & Country Insurance for helping us present the award.

Kristine Hoffman

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Kristine Hoffman, a Structured Learning Center teacher at Hoyt Middle School in Des Moines, IA. Check out the link for the whole story from Calyn Thompson on WHO 13 News.

Janet Dirks

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Janet Dirks, a teacher at Orchard Hills Elementary in Norwalk, IA. Check out the link for the whole story from Calyn Thompson on WHO 13 News.

Lise Nelson

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award during the Iowa Wolves Education Day Game to Moravia Community Schools music teacher Lise Nelson. Check out the link for the whole story from Calyn Thompson on WHO 13 News.

Amy Schroeder

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Trinity Lutheran School teacher and principal Amy Schroeder in Boone, IA. Check out the link for the whole story from Calyn Thompson on WHO 13 News.

Steve Vangundy

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Ankeny High School teacher Steve Vangundy in Ankeny, IA. Check out the link for the whole story from Calyn Thompson on WHO 13 News.

Amber Tvrdik

It was our honor to present the first Golden Apple Award of the 2022-2023 school year to Ballard East Elementary School teacher Amber Tvrdik in Cambridge, IA. Check out the link for the whole story from Calyn Thompson on WHO 13 News.


2021 – 2022

Jennifer Netherton

It was our honor to present the first Golden Apple Award of the 2021-2022 school year to Bergman Academy teacher, Jennifer Netherton, in Des Moines, IA! Check out the link for the whole story from Jodi Long on WHO - HD 13 and WHO TV Channel 13 News.

Hazel Bogaard

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Pella Middle School teacher Hazel Bogaard in Pella, IA. Check out the link for the whole story from Jodi Long on WHO - HD 13 and WHO TV Channel 13 News.

Jarod Garland

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Pella Middle School teacher Jerod Garland in Pella, IA. Check out the whole story from Jodi Long on WHO - HD 13 and WHO TV Channel 13 News.

Brandon Weeks

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to North High School band teacher, Brandon Weeks, in Alleman, IA! Check out the link for the whole story from Jodi Long on WHO - HD 13 and WHO TV Channel 13 News.

Patti Allen

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Edwards Elementary School teacher Patti Allen in Ames, IA. Check out the link for the whole story from Jodi Long on WHO - HD 13 and WHO TV Channel 13 News.

Mike Hunter

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Grinnell School teacher Mike Hunter in Grinnell, IA. Check out the link for the whole story from Jodi Long on WHO 13 News.

Diane Lange

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Lenox Elementary School teacher Diane Lange in Lenox, IA. Check out the link for the whole story from Jodi Long on WHO 13 News.

Michaella Kleinmeyer

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Roosevelt High School teacher Michaella Kleinmeyer in Des Moines, IA. Check out the link for the whole story from Jodi Long on WHO 13 News.

Amy Akers

It was our honor to present a Golden Apple Award to Southview Middle School teacher Amy Akers in Ankeny, IA. Check out the link for the whole story from Jodi Long on WHO 13 News.


2020 – 2021

Mr. Chris Marks

Mr. Chris Marks

Mrs. Natalie Ingram

Mrs. Natalie Ingram

Mr. Randy Haar

Mr. Randy Haar

Mrs. Krysten Osby

Mrs. Krysten Osby

Mr. Brad Taylor

Mr. Brad Taylor

Mrs. Emily Holm

Mrs. Emily Holm

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