Half of the finalists for the 2024 Golden Apple Award are teachers in RPS 205!

Congratulations:

  • Bethany Austin, Guilford High School, Art

  • Amy Avery, Guilford High School, Spanish

  • David Bardwell, Jefferson High School, Biology

  • Aubrey Barnett, Flinn Middle School, 8th grade ELA

  • Cara Wolfe, Flinn Middle School, 8th grade ELA

  • Amanda Becker, Auburn High School, History

  • Michael Davis, Kennedy Middle School, PLUS 6-8 (Special Education)

  • Molly Kettelhut, Galapagos Charter School, 7th grade ELA & Social Studies

  • Marianna Ruggerio, Auburn High School, 11th & 12th grade Physics

  • Chelsea Spinello-Johnson, Marshall Middle School, Literature/Publications

These talented teachers will move forward in the selection process and be observed in their classrooms between January 16 and February 14. The next step after observations will be interviews. The process culminates with the selection of five teachers who will receive the prestigious Golden Apple Award in surprise classroom presentations. Good luck to all the finalists!staff