2009 2008 2007 Golden Apple Award Winners

Each May, the Utah PTA presents the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Education to six of Utah's top educators and two exceptional volunteers.

The program features the awards ceremony, with the awards presented by the Governor and First Lady of Utah, in combination with on-site footage filmed at each winner's school.

Watch or Listen to the 2009 awards ceremony

 

The 2009 Golden Apple honorees:

Click on each name or picture for a bio.

Karen Dodge Educator, Wasatch Junior High School	Suzette Johnson Educator, Columbia Elementary	Michelle Larsen Educator, Timpanogos High School	Julie Lee Educator, Blanding Elementary
Henry Ogborn Volunteer, Millcreek High School	Jackie Pettis Volunteer, Oak Canyon Junior High	Jane Robinson Educator, Burton Elementary	LeAnna Willmore Educator, Riverton High School

About the Utah PTA Golden Apple Awards

Each year, the Golden Apple Awards are presented by the Utah PTA and KUED in recognition of six outstanding educators and two exceptional volunteers. Selected from nominees from every school in Utah, these educators provide children with the educational and social tools needed to succeed.

Hosted by Ted Capener, the hour-long program features short video profiles shot in each winner's school, to reflect the teaching styles of each recipient, along with comments from students and peers. Educator awards are presented by the Governor and First Lady of Utah. Volunteer awards are presented by the Utah PTA President and Utah Education Association President.

"KUED has a strong commitment to education in Utah," says Larry S. Smith, general manager. "These awards are a reminder of how everyone benefits when a talented teacher enriches the life of a child."

 

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