Golden Apple

Our Golden Apple team begins the 2021-2022 school year in Lawrence Township, surprising a teacher who really speaks her students' languages: en Ingles y Espanol!

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Hear from this year's winning teachers in WISH-TV's Golden Apple Grand Finale Special and find out who won the Grand Finale Prize from Bailey & Wood Mortgage Lender.

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The Golden Apple Grand Finale Special airs on WISH-TV Thursday June 10th and 6:30pm. Bailey Wood and Brenna Donnelly recap an incredible -unprecedented- year of surprises, some of their favorite moments, and a preview of what's coming to the teachers in Thursday's surprise.

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Pittsboro teacher Alex DeSutter won May's Golden Apple Award for her incredible success in helping her pandemic-delayed students get back up to standard. For little ones, that means going from not being able to read to reading. Hear the emotional story from a parent's point of view, and listen to our team surprise Miss DeSutter in-class.

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Warren Central teacher and coach Gary Roberts joins host Brenna Donnelly to extend the conversation after his Golden Apple Award win in April. Coach Roberts explains why he created a video series that may or may not have absolutely nothing to do with his chosen academic subject, math.

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In April's Golden Apple surprise, math teacher and coach Gary Roberts receives the Golden Apple Award. His list of accolades is daunting: 43 years at Warren Central High School, Lacrosse Coach of the Year, Soccer Coach Hall of Fame, mystery novelist, and annual service project organizer. But during a pandemic, he added "chicken Cheez-It chef," and believe it not, that's what some kids say they'll remember him for.

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March’s Golden Apple Winner Dan Andersen shares stories from his 30 years of teaching with host Brenna Donnelly. Mr. Andersen was nominated for the Golden Apple Award not just for his impact on students, but his impact on his family. Andersen explains how his family has shaped his career, and vice versa.

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WISH-TV staff can’t nominate Golden Apple winners, but local teachers have undoubtedly changed our lives, too. Daybreak Anchor Drew Blair shares why her favorite teacher, Steve Hoernemann from Brebeuf High School, taught her how to start *your* day with a smile.

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In March's Golden Apple surprise, fans of Center Grove choir director Dan Andersen explain how he's amassed a multi-generational following in Greenwood. His daughters also share how their dad's example led them to become teachers. Then, our surprise crew crashes Mr. Andersen's choir concert to award him with $500, a golden trophy, and a nomination video all about him.

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In February's Golden Apple surprise, fans of Cardinal Ritter art teacher Rhiannon Sanders explain why her new diversity club has changed their perspectives on the people and movements around them. Then, our surprise crew barges into Ms. Sanders' classroom to award her with $500, a golden trophy, and a nomination video all about her.

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