Donald VanZuilen, Math and Physics Teacher/Astronomer/Horticulturist, Glen Oaks Community College, Centreville, Michigan
Mr. VanZuilen was a kind and considerate math teacher. He built my confidence by being encouraging and patient and was always willing to explain the problems. He loved his job as a teacher and continues to impact students through me and others. Rest in peace! Lisa Todd, 2012 Golden Apple Fellow
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Each year Golden Apple recognizes seven teachers from around New Mexico with the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. The Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico (Golden Apple) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established in 1994 with a mission for recognizing excellent teachers and improving the quality of teaching.
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Find out how you can be a part of improving the quality of education in New Mexico for all children. Invest in the Recognition of an Outstanding Teacher Golden Apple Fellows are passionate about understanding and helping every single student and you can help them. When you sponsor a Fellow, you demonstrate appreciation for the remarkable service of New Mexico’s best teachers who are daily investing their passion for teaching in the lives of our New Mexico children. Invest in the...
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