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APRIL 25, 2026 • GOLDEN APPLE TEACHER APPRECIATION on Amari Adkins. She is amazing with the children. She has such a huge heart to teach these littles.” Angel Purcell Sarah Benson Kindergarten Alexandria Monroe Elementary School “We have been astounded by her kindness and compassion this year. Her sweet soul shines through every day!” Brielle Rue “Miss Benson has gone above and beyond to help her students. She’s the rainbow on a cloudy day to her students and loves them as her own. She always strives for her students and it shows.” Shelby Ramsey lab into a high-energy culinary masterclass. He doesn’t just teach you how to dice an onion; he brings a level of passion and humor that makes even the most stressful meals to make feel like a blast.” Allison King Jared Bourff “He’s a great teacher, he communicates very well with his students. Alexandria Monroe He’s taught me everything I know Jr./Sr. High School about cooking, and he’s a very chill “I am nominating Mr. Bourff because teacher.” he is just an amazing teacher. I feel Octavio Soto grateful to have been a student in his classroom.” “Good cook and can be fun to have Taylor Roundtree as a teacher.” Joshua Carmen Erin Nichols Alexandria Monroe Elementary School Audrey French Pre-K Alexandria Monroe Elementary School “French has been a huge influence “Mrs. Nichols’ experience and expertise have made our daughter’s firstgrade year unforgettable! She has grown bounds, socially and in data. We are so grateful!” Brielle Rue Domonic Tardy 11-12 Culinary Anderson D26 Career Center “Chef Tardy is the absolute GOAT because he turns a standard kitchen n
APRIL 25, 2026 • GOLDEN APPLE TEACHER APPRECIATION “She is so kind and compassionate no matter the circumstances.” Molly Kimmerling “Ms. Millen is such a caring and loving teacher, and she makes coming to school worth it.” Faith Parkhurst Colleen Millen students across the county.” Jamila Johnson “Chef Murphy has chosen to share his love of the kitchen with the next generation. The work is paying off.” Gina Lewis Grade 11 Anderson D26 Career Center “Ms. Millen has helped me in so many ways from giving advice to helping me pass my classes.” Drake Woodard “Ms. Millen has taught me so much about myself and how to be the person I am today.” Mahkiah Scott Mr. Quarles brings passion, discipline and heart to everything he does.” Carmis King Jaleesa McCall Henry Murphy 11-12 Culinary Anderson D26 Career Center Chef Murphy brings real-life situations to Anderson High School and Erica Edgar Grade 6 Art Anderson Intermediate “Ms. Edgar is my favorite teacher! When I was a first-year teacher she took me under her wing. … My teaching career has been successful because she chose to pour a significant amount of her time into me when I was new to ACS. … I’m thankful for her mentorship and friendship.” Alex Dellinger Thank You TO ALL OF OUR DEDICATED TEACHERS! YOUR HEATING & COOLING EXPERTS! Air Conditioning • Air Handlers • Ductless Systems Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Air Quality Generators • Plumbing 2327 Delaware St. • Anderson 765.644.3358 • NARDCOHEATING.COM Grades 6-8 APA “Mrs. McCall is a great teacher who cares about each of her students and has such a caring heart. Not only does she teach health and PE, but she is an outstanding high school basketball coach.” Shay Molloy “Mrs. McCall always pushed me to do my best and believed in me, even when I doubted myself.” Michelle Flores Allison Madison Donald Q Quarles Grades 6-7 APA ““At APA, we are fortunate to have educators who truly invest in the lives of our students, and Mr. Donald Quarles is a perfect example of that commitment. As a social studies teacher and track and field coach, APA “Mrs. Madison is patient, supportive, and understanding. She works hard to help every student succeed and believe in themselves. Her dedication truly makes a difference.” Abigail Renner
APRIL 25, 2026 • GOLDEN APPLE TEACHER APPRECIATION Cassandra Weaver Michaela Main Raegan Fraley Lacrisha Baker “Mrs. Weaver always has her students’ best interests in mind. She knows and understands the laws as they pertain to special needs students and works hard to make sure everyone else is knowledgeable. … She gives so much of her time back to our school community.” Paula Timmons “Mrs. Main is an incredible music teacher who brings energy, creativity and kindness to every classroom. Her school concerts showcase not only musical growth in our students but also the confidence and joy she inspires in every student.” Amber Main “Miss Fraley creates a fun and safe learning environment for her kids. She makes learning exciting, and you can count on your student having the most enjoyable learning experience in kindergarten.” Peyton Reno “Mrs. Baker is a phenomenal teacher who truly engages her students by making learning enjoyable. What stands out most is how she designs each lesson to support different learning styles, recognizing that every child learns in their own unique way.” Breann Brown Lacy Hoesman Carmisha King Ben Murray Cameron Moore Grades K-12 APA Grades K-5 APA “She wholeheartedly loves her students, in and outside of school. She goes above and beyond to make sure every child feels loved, safe, and important. She knows how to talk to the kids and she “gets them.” She is way more than an art teacher. She is a role model, a friend to these kids, and just an amazing person. Her smile is so contagious and she has the best personality in the world.” Jennifer Beckham Grades K-5 APA APA “She is the best teacher. When you need help, she will help you with anything, and she is super kind and helpful.” Colton Day Kindergarten APA Grades 6-12 APA “Mr. Ben, as everyone calls him, does a super job with his 6-12 ML students. His room is always a popular spot for his students to seek assistance with anything they need.” Jenny Pruitt Grades 7-8 Math APA Grades 9-12 APA High School “Mr. Moore teaches world history at Anderson Preparatory. He is a great teacher who is an inspiration to his students. He is a real stand-up kind of guy who truly cares for his students and makes sure his students are on track and not falling behind.” Alex Kosgie
APRIL 25, 2026 • GOLDEN APPLE TEACHER APPRECIATION APA teacher: ‘I fell in love with the mission’ Apple recognition, explained that Hoseman “wholeheartedly loves her students.” “She goes above and beyond to ANDERSON — Lacy Hoesman make sure every child feels loved, wants to create relationships with safe and important,” Beckham her students. added. “She is way more than an art Hoesman, an art teacher at Anderson Preparatory Academy Elemen- teacher. She is a role model, a friend tary School, said she knew teaching to these kids, and just an amazing person. Her smile is so contagious was her passion after being in her and she has the best personality in mother’s classroom. the world.” “She was actually the art teacher Heather Bundy, a kinhere before me,” Hoesman said. “When I would come and volunteer dergarten assistant at the school, said Hoesman is and help her a lot, I was able to get great with the students and a feel for it. Then I was her longthe staff. term substitute when she had back “The first word that comes surgery, and I just never left. I fell to mind is loving,” Bundy in love with the demographic and “She wants them to said. the mission here at APA and all the be happy and loved as the staff.” whole student, not just in Hoesman said it’s important to create relationships with each student. class. … She cares about, “I think I try to create the most per- not just her coworkers, but she cares about the whole sonal relationship with each one,” Hoesman said. “It’s not just that they person. She wants to make can come to me for help with an art sure you are loved and project. I mend skirts, I mend stuff- cared for here, and outside ies, I fix backpacks and jewelry and of here, too.” Hoesman is fully focused headbands and stuff all the time. on her students. “When they know they can rely on “I don’t know any other you for simple, basic needs, then job (where they get to) they will meet you more academihang out with their favorcally.” ite people all day and do In class, the students are creating “growth mindset planters” for their their favorite thing all day,” upcoming art show. The planters — Hoesman said. “I think my favorite part about teachmade of plaster and meant to resemble a face, shoulders and a neck ing these students is learn— are finished with a plant growing ing who they are and what makes them tick, because out of the top of the head to represome children don’t come sent a growing mind. to school wanting to learn. Jennifer Beckham, an APA parent who nominated her for Golden “You have to figure out that Lily Jones The Herald Bulletin relationship that makes them want to learn.” Michael Stottlemyer, the elementary principal, said Hoesman “creates an environment where students feel safe, respected and valued.” “Mrs. Hoesman’s impact extends beyond her classroom and is felt throughout our entire school,” Stottlemyer said. “Artwork can be seen all around the building throughout the year, from hallway and locker displays to school-wide projects that highlight creativity, effort and inspiration. “She is intentional in how she plans her art experiences to keep them engaging and relevant, and she continues to look for ways to grow and meet the needs of her students,” Stottlemyer continued. “She is also a positive part of our team and helps build a strong sense of pride and community within our school.” Emily Watson receives help on her art project from teacher Lacyy Hoesman on Wednesdayy morning at Anderson Preparatory Academy Elementary School.
7 Elwood High School’s Luyet focuses on life skills Lily Jones The Herald Bulletin ELWOOD — Megan Luyet didn’t think she would become a teach- er. Originally, Luyet wanted to go to culinary school. But after realizing there were none close by, she went to study at Ball State University. “I ended up getting a job at Ball State in the dining department,” Luyet said. “Then they started doing construction where I worked, then they decided to close the building, so my job got eliminated. By pure luck, my mom sent me a listing for this job while they were eliminating my job. “My dad was a history teacher (at the high school) and was the athletic director, and my mom was a secretary at the intermediate school. It’s almost like I was meant to be a teacher.” Luyet, who teaches child development, interpersonal relationships and cooking classes at Elwood Jr./Sr. High School, believes making connections with students is key to their learning. “I really believe that if you connect with them, they will buy into what you are trying to sell them,” Luyet said. “We’re trying to influence and shape these kids into better little humans, and I think the connection is the biggest part.” Elwood student Emily Faucett, who nominated her for Golden Apple recognition, called Luyet “a meant she would have to buy build on their skills, that’s what hard-working, amazing teacher more ingredients/products for I try to do,” Luyet said. “We start who also doubles as a best friend! her classes. out with very simple cooking, “She works hard for her students “Mrs. Luyet took it upon herself and by the end of the year, they’re to fund raise so that she could and gives them the best oppormaking full-blown meals for tunities for their future,” Faucett continue doing all of the labs that themselves. To watch that happen added. she has planned, even with the is amazing, because some don’t Dawn Small, a business teacher increased number of students get anything at home, especially at the high school, said Luyet has and the ever-increasing prices for when you’re in a community like good rapport with her students. food.” ours that’s a bit low income. “From the first year ... she kept Luyet is focused on helping her “Helping them learn things that them interested and interactive,” students prepare for the future. will help them in the future is reSmall explained. “They enjoyed “To watch these kids figure out ally gratifying.” cooking and learning how to like, ‘Oh, I can make this recipe cook, and I think that’s a skill we from scratch’ and watching them don’t always have anymore. “Her dad had been a longtime teacher and athletic director at Elwood, and her mom worked in the office at the intermediate school, so she’s been around it her entire life.” Since her classes revolve around themes such as cooking and building relationships, Luyet said her students can take her lessons and apply them in their everyday lives, regardless of what career they move into. Ethan Evans, the principal at Elwood Jr./Sr. High School, said Luyet is an important asset to the school. “Mrs. Luyet is a team player,” Evans said. “Due to some scheduling changes going into this school year, her class sizes are larger Megan Luyet helps sophomore Averi Kelly with a class project Friday than in past years, which morning at Elwood Jr./Sr. High School.
Andrew Och Grades 9-12 APA High School “He is my favorite teacher! He goes above and beyond to help his students. If you need his help, he is right there to help you!” BMK Molloy APRIL 25, 2026 • GOLDEN APPLE TEACHER APPRECIATION Emma Harbert Grade 2 Elwood Elementary Edgewood Elementary “Mr. Russell is a great teacher -- substitute teacher, boys and girls basketball coach -- and he loves all of the students. All of the students at Edgewood love him, too.” Nancy Mallernee Grade 4 Elwood Intermediate “She is always going above and be- “Mr. Heater is my favorite teacher yond for her students, teaching them because he understood how I felt and talked me out of hard things I with care and kindness.” went through.” Julie Payne Veronica Villarreal Melanie Hobbs Dan Russell Domanic Heater Grade 4 Elwood Intermediate “Mrs. Hobbs is such a wonderful teacher, and I see that she has so much patience with her students and she really helps them understand what they are learning. My daughter absolutely adores her. She 100% deserves appreciation and gratitude for what she does!” Kayla Searcy Brooke Ancil Erskine Elementary “Brooke is truly a remarkable person with a heart that shines through in everything she does. She has an incredible soul … and a deep love for her classroom and the students she teaches. But above all, Brooke’s faith and love for God guide her in every part of her life.” Heather Ancil Megan Luyet Elwood Jr./Sr. High School “She is a hard-working amazing teacher, who also doubles as a best friend! She works hard for her students and gives them the best opportunities for their future! Jenny Pruitt Thank You Teachers 407 E 29th Street • Anderson, IN 46016 • (765) 642-7547 beatyautoservice.com
APRIL 25, 2026 • GOLDEN APPLE TEACHER APPRECIATION Breeanna Huggler Grade 2 Frankton Elementary “She is so loving to all the children. She uses her own money to be sure the children have all they need to learn. She faces challenging behaviors with love and grace. Her patience is like no other. Her love for these children just radiates off of her.” Elisha Dulworth Ashlee Metzger Jr./Sr. High School Indiana Christian Academy “Ashlee truly has her students’ best interests in mind at all times. She is patient and caring. Her role does not stop when school is out. She continues to serve her students from home as well as at extracurricular activities at the school.” Debbie Metzger Ruth Scheiber Kandra Martin “She is patient, kindhearted and truly cares about her kids. The world needs more teachers like her.” Rayona Davis “Mrs. Martin makes learning fun and engaging. She teaches rather than just give computer assignments. My daughter looks forward to her class every day.” Brittany Sheler Grade 1 APA Suzanna Jameson Joel Warner Myron Taylor Grades 6,7 and 8 Highland Middle School ““Mr. Taylor loves his job. He enjoys working with students and seeing the progress they make each day. He passes his love of music on to his students.” Lillian Taylor Indiana Christian Academy “Mr. Warner is an amazing science teacher and cares for all of his students. His amazing personality makes learning fun while teaching amazing facts about middle and high school science!” Bentley Mier Grade 8 Lapel Middle School Kindergarten Lapel Elementary Sara Wagner “She is a selfless, kindhearted, loving teacher. She loves her students as her own and does not label the difficult kids. She takes time to know them and adapts to make learning fun for them!” Carol Roberts “Ms. Wagner always goes above and beyond, whether it be with events or just if you need to talk. Ms. Sara is a staple in LCS. Everyone knows that if you need to talk to someone, Ms. Sara is the person to go to!” Mia Cannon Liberty Christian
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