Golden Apple
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WISH-TV is honoring Central Indiana Teachers who make a crucial difference in our children’s lives. Each month during the school year, Hanna Mordoh, surprises a Central Indiana teacher with the Golden Apple Award! Listen to learn more about these wonderful teachers, their stories and all they do to help their students, schools and communities with the Golden Apple Award Podcast.
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December’s Golden Apple Award winner is Miss Chelsea English. She’s an Indianapolis Public Schools social worker at Shortridge High School. However, students and staff will tell you she is nothing short of a miracle worker.“Miss English just takes that extra step to make us feel so heard and seen and valued. It’s just amazing,” 16-year-old Darrick Colon said.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
November’s Golden Apple Award winner is Miss Catherine Duda. She’s a family and consumer science teacher in Westfield Washington Schools. Listen to how she entered education during the pandemic and is living her dream job of bridging cooking and inspiring young people. She also talks about the importance of teaching teenagers life skills (and a few of the students drop in on our conversation).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
November’s Golden Apple Award winner is Miss Catherine Duda. She’s a family and consumer science teacher in Westfield Washington Schools. At Westfield High School Miss Duda brings the bedrock of life skills to life. She teaches interpersonal relationships, nutrition and wellness, and principles of childhood education to high school students. She’s also an example of what being a successful adult looks like.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October’s Golden Apple Award winner is Miss Kelsey Sebastian. She’s a sixth grade English language arts teacher in the Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township at Gold Academy in Indianapolis. Listen to how her love of teaching started as a young age, when she struggled as a student in math. She describes overcoming obstacles and finding success in a career she is passionate about.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October’s Golden Apple Award winner is Miss Kelsey Sebastian. She’s a sixth grade English language arts teacher in the Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township at Gold Academy in Indianapolis. While it’s only her third year teaching, education is in her blood, and her students say she makes learning fun.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September’s Golden Apple Award winner is Ms. Gema Camarasa. She goes by Sita and has been teaching in the Spanish Immersion Program in the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township for 20 years. Recently her students started calling her the “TikTok Teacher.” Sita was speechless when the WISH-TV team surprised her. So listen to our in-depth conversation about her passion for teaching and her journey into education.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September’s Golden Apple Award winner is Ms. Gema Camarasa. She goes by Sita and has been teaching in the Spanish Immersion Program in the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township for 20 years. Recently her students started calling her the “TikTok Teacher.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
WISH-TV is Indiana’s education station, and, during the 2024-25 school year, News 8 honored nine extraordinary teachers in central Indiana with the Golden Apple Award. The theme of this year turned into ‘serving your community’ because five of the teachers now work in the district where they grew up. Listen to find out who the Grand Finale Winner is!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May’s Golden Apple Award winner is Ms. K’Driahn Black. She’s a fourth grade teacher with Indianapolis Public Schools, and her students love her bee-themed classroom. Hear how her own education as an IPS student is helping her encourage current students to do their best everyday. Also, learn what's behind the bee-theme and how she got into teaching.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May’s Golden Apple Award winner is Ms. K’Driahn Black. She’s a fourth grade reading and English languages arts teacher with Indianapolis Public Schools, and she’s truly the bees’ knees.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
April’s Golden Apple Award winner is Miss Karina Briceño, a kindergarten teacher in Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township – the same school district where she grew up. Listen to her explain how she was once an English learner who now shapes her students as they approach a similar education journey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
April’s Golden Apple Award winner is Miss Karina Briceño, a kindergarten teacher in Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township – the same school district where she grew up.Inside Westlake Elementary School, kindergarten students experience the Polar Express, parties on the beach, and even a day at Disney, all thanks to Briceño’s exciting classroom transformations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Jeremy Jenkins as he fills in for Hanna Mordoh on this month's episode of the Golden Apple Podcast. This time, he chats with Mr. Jared Yoder, a choir director at Franklin Central High School, recently honored with the Golden Apple Award. Jared talks about fun moments from the surprise, public reaction, his journey, passion for music, teaching and fitness, and the profound impact he has made on his students and colleagues. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, dedication, and the moment Jared was surprised with this well-deserved recognition!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Jeremy Jenkins as he fills in for Hanna Mordoh on this month’s episode of the Golden Apple Podcast. This time, he talks with Mrs. Ebony Lee, a full-time mom who has become Arsenal Technical High School’s MVP. Recently honored with the Golden Apple Award, Mrs. Lee shares her inspiring journey from balancing motherhood to playing a key role in her school community. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about her unwavering dedication and the moment she received the surprise recognition!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Jeremy Jenkins as he fills in for Hanna Mordoh on this month’s episode of the Golden Apple Podcast. This time, we're shining the spotlight on Mackenzie Cochrun, a two-year teacher at Brentwood Elementary School in Plainfield, who was recently honored with the Golden Apple Award. Tune in for a heartwarming conversation about her journey into teaching, the joys and challenges of the profession, and the exciting future ahead. Plus, hear all about her Golden Apple surprise and shopping spree!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
December’s Golden Apple Award winner is Mrs. Angela Grace from Creston Intermediate Middle School in Warren Township. Learn how she went from very active parent to beloved teacher, and how her daughter's mission to have her win the WISH-TV Golden Apple Award led to nearly 50 nominations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
December’s Golden Apple Award winner is Mrs. Angela Grace, a teacher from Creston Intermediate Middle School in Warren Township. Grace, better known as “Coco” by friends, colleagues, and students, started off as just a parent whose four kids attended school in the district. Now, she teaches STEM and received almost 50 nominations for this award.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mr. Brent Cummings has been known by students as Batman for 18 years. He is also known for getting elementary students interested in robotics. He has a record number of students competing and is leading the way as a 'Project Lead The Way' teacher.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
November’s Golden Apple Award winner is Mr. Brent Cummings from Perry Township Schools. He’s a Project Lead The Way teacher at Jeremiah Gray Elementary School, who is known as the ringmaster of robotics, the spell master of spelling, and the caped crusader of the classroom.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mrs. Jaymie Popcheff is committed to serving her students and her community. She is skilled at getting children of all ages to learn to read. However, her most impressive skill is connecting with students and helping them feel safe. Listen to our conversation about how she became a teacher and how she keeps going 24 years into this profession. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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