2025 Golden Apple Award Ceremony

2025 Golden Apple Award Ceremony

Community Event
5/14/25
Save the date for the annual Golden Apple Award Ceremony, taking place on Wednesday, May 14th. "Click 'Learn More' to view the list of the 12 recipients of the 2025 Golden Apple Awards.

Cville Schools educators are outstanding! Join us in congratulating these 12 teachers in our division who are receiving a Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching and community involvement.

Emily Waters, Charlottesville High School, Orchestra Director

Madison Eure, Buford Middle School, History Teacher

Laura Lindemann, Walker Upper Elementary School, Reading Specialist

Mary Yowell, Hospital Education Teacher

Heather Rose, Lugo-McGinness Academy, English Teacher

Karen Brown, CATEC High School, Cosmetology Teacher

Jessica Scott, Burnley-Moran Elementary School, Gifted Education Specialist

Susan Mahone, Greenbrier Elementary School, First Grade Teacher

Derek Hartline, Jackson-Via Elementary School, iSTEM Teacher

Becca Covington, Johnson Elementary, iSTEM Teacher

Ariel Bruner, Summit Elementary School, Third Grade Teacher

Ladi Smith, Trailblazer Elementary School, Second Grade Teacher

Winners will be honored at a community celebration on May 14. Sponsored by Better Living Building Supply and Cabinetry for more than two decades, the Golden Apple Awards celebrate educational excellence by honoring the passion and dedication of teachers. Each recipient receives a $500 classroom grant as part of the recognition.

http://charlottesvilleschools.org/goldenappleawards