South Elgin High School teacher announced as one of 30 finalists for 2025 Golden Apple Award

South Elgin High School teacher announced as one of 30 finalists for 2025 Golden Apple Award

A South Elgin High School teacher is among 30 finalists for a 2025 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching, and nine other U-46 educators are among more than 500 being honored by the Illinois State Board of Education. Matthew Erbach teaches civil engineering, architecture and precision manufacturing courses at South Elgin, according to a news release from the nonprofit Golden Apple Foundation. A teacher for nearly 20 years, Erbach was the …

Golden Apple Award: Bobby McCulley, Jasper Middle School

JASPER, TN (WDEF) – Bobby McCulley consistently models professionalism and leadership for his students at Jasper Middle. Combine that with always being supportive and giving gentle advice, and you’ve got a recipe for tonight’s Golden Apple Award.   “We are very blessed and thankful to have Mr McCully.  He molds young fifth grade minds every day.  And gives his all to our students when he’s here,” said Heath Thacker, the principal at Jasper Middl…