"Our mission is to inspire, develop and support teacher and school leader excellence in Illinois, especially in schools-of-need."
What is Golden Apple? This program helps prepare highly-effective, diverse teachers to teach in the most challenging school environments in Illinois. Teacher candidates are provided with extensive preparation, advising, financial support in college, and mentorship before they step into their very own classroom. |
Scholar Institutes
As a GA scholar, I have the opportunity to participate in Scholar Institutes over the summer where I am able to student-teach and attend professional development courses.
As a GA scholar, I have the opportunity to participate in Scholar Institutes over the summer where I am able to student-teach and attend professional development courses.
Scholar Institute 2
In 2019, my SI took place at DePaul University and I student-taught at Ryder Math & Science Specialty School in the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood of Chicago.
Scholar Institute 3
In 2020, Scholar Institutes took place remotely and I had the opportunity to collaborate with scholars and teachers virtually and engage in e-learning. I worked with a small group of 1st grade students through 'Google Meet' and focused instruction on math, literacy, and social-emotional learning. I was only given the opportunity to take the Google Certified Educator Level 2 Exam and passed!
Professional Development