Golden Apple Awards

FOX66, Pioneer Sugar, DM Burr Heating and Cooling, and Graff Automotive Group are proud to present the Golden Apple Awards recognizing outstanding Mid-Michigan K-12 teachers!

We have now posted all nominated teachers for voting! Vote for your favorite teacher below and then tune in on Wednesday June 5th to "FOX 66 News at 10" for the announcement of the winning teacher! The winner will receive a FOX 66 Golden Apple Award in their name and will be recognized for their tremendous work on FOX 66 throughout June!

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The Nominees

	Brandon Turnbull 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Swan Valley Middle School Mr. Turnbull is a really nice teacher and is really good at teaching social studies to the sixth graders.
	Genelle Campeau High School English 10 and Yearbook Teacher at Heritage High School Mrs. Campeau is truly a great teacher. She treats each and every one of her students as they are her own children. She has such a busy schedule, but seems to handle it accordingly. Mrs. Campeau has shared her humble background with her students, to inspire them. She deserves an award to reward her for everything she does. She is truly a great teacher, and a great person.
	Kim Miller High School Special Education Teacher at Freeland High School I think Mrs. Miller deserves the Golden Apple Award because of her caring attitude. She treats all students equally while appreciating each student's special needs. She has started the LINKS program at our school, which is an awesome program for someone like me with ASD. She goes above and beyond what is expected of her as a teacher! She the the best!
	Kristelle Coggins 1st Grade Teacher at Pinehurst Early Elementary Mrs. Coggins is a phenomenal early elementary teacher. She has a true passion for educating children. Not only has she built positive relationships with all of her students, she has welcomed their parents into her classroom and built a true bridge between home and school. Mrs. Coggins stands out among others by possessing an unwavering positive attitude. Kristelle is always willing to give of her time to volunteer for school activities, including after school events as well as PTO meetings. Mrs. Coggins has welcomed several special needs students into her general education classroom and they have excelled as a result of her exceptional instructional practices. Mrs. Coggins shows her concern for her students in many ways including asking to loop with them to the next grade so she can ensure their academic progress. She meets all of her students at their individual level and strives to have them reach far beyond. Kristelle is a joy to have on staff and an absolute treasure to her students and their parents.
	Mary Anne Heller 4th Grade Teacher at Montabella Elementary School Mary Anne Heller has been teaching at Montabella Schools for many years. She has taught Middle School language arts, 6th grade, and currently teaches 4th grade. She is an enthusiastic teacher and creates various projects for her students to keep learning in her classroom fun and exciting. She is a kind and caring teacher and students and staff love her.
	Matt Jacob 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Swan Valley Middle School Mr. Jacob should be the Golden Apple Award winner because he is always there for you and you can tell him anything. He is also really cool because he cares about you and gives you candy on certain assignments. That is why Mr. Jacob of Swan Valley should be the Golden Apple Award winner!
	Nathan Degner Middle and High School Choir Teacher at Flushing Middle and High School Mr. Degner has been teaching with Flushing schools for many years. He teaches all levels of choirs and Music Theory and Music History. He runs big shows and competitions. He always takes time to help his students and is a load of fun!
	Robyne Muray 9th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher at Northwestern High School Robyne is very motivating teacher. She challenges her students to strive for greatest. Ms. Muray believes all students can achieve; students are only limited by not believing in themselves and their abilities. In addition to teaching all day, Robyne teaches Zumba after school four nights per week. She also believes a strong mind is developed by a healthy body.
	Ryan Kuhl Agricultural Science Teacher at Unionville- Sebewaing Area High School Mr. Kuhl is the most motivated and dedicated teacher I have ever had. He teaches agricultural science and leadership based classes, and also is the USA FFA Adviser. He is incredibly willing to help anyone and is guaranteed to teach something to everyone everyday. His enthusiasm and drive for agriculture shows through each and every day and really makes class enjoyable and fun to be in! Mr.Kuhl is an incredible teacher who would make an outstanding candidate for the Golden Apple Award.
	Shirlee Finch 8th Grade Math & 7th Grade History Teacher at Hemlock Middle School From Orientation day at the beginning of the school year, when I first met Ms. Finch, I knew that she was a great teacher. Shirlee goes above and beyond to help the students. Ms. Finch answers emails days, nights and weekends, does not just have a Monday-Friday 7-3 schedule. I appreciate her continuously being a positive role model for my daughter. Ms. Finch lets my daughter know that she DOES matter and encourages her to do and be the BEST she can. I am forever grateful for encouraging words and positive reinforcements. Ms. Finch should be acknowledged for the GREAT teacher she is! Ms. Finch doesn't just TEACH the students, she helps the students LEARN.
	Susan Knack Kindergarten Teacher at Chester Miller Elementary School Mrs. Knack is supportive of her students. She goes above and beyond for her students. She will test them on her own time, work with them if they need extra help. She is very caring. She takes the time to talk to the parents if they have any concerns. She works with her students to make sure they are ready for first grade. She is a lovely woman. I feel she deserves this award because she is so caring of her students.
	Tammi Browning 7th - 12th Grade Art Teacher at Bentley Junior/Senior High School Mrs. Browning is a unique, caring art teacher who is patient and willing to work with students until they achieve their best. She consistently encourages students to lead by example, and she is willing to take them to activities outside of the school to give them new opportunities. She is constantly taking classes to better herself and brings the knowledge to the classroom. The artwork that her students create is innovative and shows a social consciousness. Teaching is only a small part of who Mrs. Browning is. The most important characteristic about her is that she is caring. She will take time out of her day to talk to students and help them through their problems. She invests in her students and wants them to grow into productive adults. She always means well and will talk with a student even if she is having a bad day herself. When students need someone to talk to, they know her door is always open. Mrs. Browning doesn't only care about the students in her classroom; she also cares about the community. She is the founder of our school's food pantry. Her dream is that no child will go hungry. Without her vision, many students in our school would not have dinner each night. She has put in many hours putting the program together. We hope you vote for Mrs. Browning because she is amazing!

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