The University of St. Francis (USF) College of Education is proud to announce four of its alumnae have been named finalists for the 2024 Golden Apple Award for Teaching through the Golden Apple Foundation. The USF alumnae are among a list of 30 Pre-K to third grade teacher finalists in contention for the honor.
USF honorees include: Alicia Carlisle ’22 (Turner Drew Language Academy in Chicago), Alicia Hays ’23 (Central Elementary School – Plainfield), Amanda McMonigal ’16 (Edgar Allan Poe Classical School – Chicago), and Alyssa Milano ’11 (Central Elementary School – Plainfield).
“The College of Education is immensely proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of our alumnae, who have been nominated for the esteemed 2024 Golden Apple Award for Teaching by the Golden Apple Foundation. Each of the nominees has exemplified excellence in education, representing the very best of our institution. Their recognition not only highlights their individual excellence but also reflects the high caliber of education provided by the University of St. Francis. We are honored to have played a part in their journey and look forward to witnessing their continued success in making a positive impact on the students and communities they serve,” said Dr. John Gambro, Dean of the USF College of Education.
According to Golden Apple, “2024 Golden Apple Award recipients will be surprised in the spring. Northwestern University generously provides a spring sabbatical to award recipients at no cost. Each recipient receives a $5,000 cash award. Award recipients become Fellows of the Golden Apple Academy of Educators – a community of educators who play an important role in preparing the next generation of teachers in the Golden Apple Scholars and Accelerators programs, which are dedicated to addressing the teacher shortage in Illinois.”
Visit goldenapple.org/golden-apple-awards-finalists-2024 to view the complete list of 2024 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching Finalists.