Naperville teacher surprised with Golden Apple teaching award

Naperville teacher surprised with Golden Apple teaching award

Scullen Middle School students waved pompoms and played kazoos to salute Matthew White, who won a Golden Apple teaching award.

Beloved Naperville teacher receives Golden Apple Award

More than 100 students and staff members at Scullen Middle School in Naperville gathered to celebrate orchestra teacher Matthew White, as he was surprised with the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. White is one of 10 Illinois educators — out of nearly 600 fourth- to eighth-grade nominees — to receive the 2026 award, which celebrates outstanding educators. He is also Indian Prairie School District 204’s first Golden Apple Award winne…