Golden Apple finalists announced
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Finalist Justine Shaul, Mariner Middle, with a student.
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools has announced the 35th Annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program Finalists.
The finalists, selected by the Foundation's Golden Apple Selection Committee, were surprised in their classrooms today, surrounded by students, administrators, and fellow educators.
Among the finalists are 10 West Zone teachers -- six from Cape Coral schools and four from North Fort Myers.
"No other profession has an impact on our future than that of teaching. Teachers are charged with educating our community's greatest asset, our students, and preparing them for a successful future," stated Marshall T. Bower, Esq., President & CEO of The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. "The recognition of the importance of teaching has been underscored over the past couple of years as teachers have gone above and beyond to make sure they are meeting the needs of our students in the midst of a global pandemic. They are truly community heroes and these 30 Golden Apple Finalists are outstanding representatives of all our great teachers."
2022 Annual Golden Apple Award Finalists:
Alison Peeling – Bayshore Elementary, Principal Benjamin Ausman
Mary Leigh Harris - Bonita Springs High, Principal Jeffrey Estes
Amy Bombace - Caloosa Middle, Principal Ann Cole
Danielle Fitzsimmons - Cape Elementary, Principal Nicole Osterholm
Lindsey Dwyer - Colonial Elementary, Principal Eric Washington
Shelby Massaro - Cypress Lake Middle, Principal Matthew Miller
Phillip Savage - Dunbar High, Principal Carl Burnside
Ryan Arciero - Fort Myers High, Principal Robert Butz
Steven McGinley - Harns Marsh Middle, Principal Alex Dworzanski
Christina Cerwinsky - Heights Elementary, Principal Douglas Palow
Amanda Rasnake - Heights Elementary, Principal Douglas Palow
Leanne Olmstead - Ida S. Baker High, Principal Jami Covert
Francy Johnson - Island Coast High, Principal Michelle Cort
Evalea Barrett - Lehigh Senior High, Principal Jackie Corey
Justine Shaul - Mariner Middle, Principal Rachel Gould
Brian Blauet - North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts, Principal Andrea Gunns
Taylor Ashby - North Fort Myers High, Principal Deborah Diggs
Kaleigh Stewart - North Fort Myers High, Principal Deborah Diggs
Colleen Herman - Oak Hammock Middle, Principal Jennifer McMillan Barnes
Kaisha Louis - Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle, Principal Trent Eckhardt
Paul Chilson - Pinewoods Elementary, Principal Leslie Gunderson
Danielle Morin - Rayma C. Page Elementary, Principal Valerie Sheckler
Dana Windey - Riverdale High, Principal Scott Cook
Caitlin Marzec - San Carlos Park Elementary, Principal Christy Kutz
Stephanie Osterhouse - Skyline Elementary, Principal Laura Trombetti
Kevin Schell - South Fort Myers High, Principal Edward Mathews
Brittany Gonzalez - Tortuga Preserve Elementary, Principal Jennifer Shonak
Suzanne Garrett - Veterans Park Academy for the Arts, Principal Edwin Carter
Susan Bruni - Villas Elementary, Principal Shane Musich
Brittany Griner - Villas Elementary, Principal Shane Musich
Finalists are personally interviewed and observed in their classrooms by the Golden Apple selection committee, and six teachers are selected as the Golden Apple Award Recipients. The Recipients are honored at the Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Banquet, a black-tie affair being held at Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater on Friday, April 29.