SOUTH SUBURBAN STUDENT NAMED GOLDEN APPLE SCHOLAR
South Suburban Student Named Golden Apple Scholar
BY KATHERINE NEWMAN
Golden Apple, an Illinois nonprofit working to prepare, support and mentor teachers, recently announced the 263 members of it’s 2019 Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois cohort. Ashley Coleman, from Harvey, is one of those 263 members and as a result will have access to a variety of resources provided by Golden Apple as she obtains her degree and goes on to become a full-time teacher.
The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois program creates a cohort of college students who are all in school to study education and who have made a commitment to work in challenging school environments upon graduation, according to information provided by Golden Apple.
“Golden Apple is thrilled to welcome the 2019 class of Scholars, who come from diverse backgrounds and circumstances and will grow to guide underserved students from the most challenging environments to long-term success,” said Alicia Winckler, CEO of Golden Apple. “In response to the urgent demand for qualified teachers given the teacher shortage throughout Illinois, the Scholars program is poised to deliver exponential growth to meet that need.”
While pursuing her degree in education at Illinois State University, Coleman will have the opportunity to participate in Scholar Institutes each summer where cohort-members are able to teach in classrooms and work directly with students. During the summer Scholar Institutes, Coleman will be asked to reflect on her teaching practice, receive additional instruction, and receive mentorship from Golden Apple award-winning teachers.
“When I was a high school principal, I had the privilege of working with teachers who participated in the Golden Apple Scholars program,” said Alan Mather, president of Golden Apple. “I witnessed Scholars who were prepared to both truly connect with students and differentiate their instruction to meet learners’ needs. Most importantly, I witnessed them persist, with the support of their Golden Apple mentors, through challenging teaching moments. They learned so many of these important skills because of the Scholars program.”
In addition to the summer Scholars Institute, Golden Apple Scholars receive up to $23,000 in tuition support, academic support, ongoing mentoring, and job placement assistance, according to information provided by Golden Apple.
To learn more about Golden Apple, visit www.goldenapple.org.
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