Site visits of teachers that are finalists for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching are happening now, and that is a reason to celebrate! Tobe Turpin Elementary teacher Viola Hoskie is a finalist.
Becoming a finalist is a major accomplishment. Of the 215 elementary teachers nominated this cycle, only 16 have become finalists.
Hoskie expressed her gratitude during the Gallup McKinley County Schools Board of Education meeting Nov. 2.
“I feel thankful for the honor this evening,” she said. “Not sure how I completely
feel about it because its like you are being honored for something that you really love to do. I really love teaching. I love my kids. Iwant the best for them.”
The next step for these incredible educators is a day-long site visit consisting of observations and interviews. It can be a nervous day, but the process makes the finalists feel deeply valued by their communities.
Help us celebrate the 2016 Finalists! Their schools and their communities should be very proud!
VIOLA HOSKIE, TOBE TURPIN ELEMENTARY, GALLUP
Darlene Arango, Sierra Vista Elementary, Albuquerque
Christine Biree, Carlos Gilbert Elementary, Santa Fe
Brenda Dominguez, Amy Biehl Community School, Santa Fe
Helen Garrett, Cuba Elementary School, Cuba
Grace Hawkins, Monte Vista Elementary, Albuquerque
Agapita Hopkins, Chaparral and Painted Sky Elementaries, Albuquerque
Paula Jackson, Monte Vista Elementary, Albuquerque
Christine Laffler, Bandelier Elementary, Albuquerque
Stacy Lovell, La Jicarita Community School, Penasco
Patricia Martinez, Kirtland Elementary, Albuquerque
Roni Rohr, El Dorado Community School, Santa Fe
Janine Sammeth, El Dorado Community School, Santa Fe
Silvia Sosa de Chavez, Dolores Gonzales Elementary, Albuquerque
Amanda Tapia, Alice King Community School, Albuquerque
Krystal Wood-Kofonow, Monte Vista Elementary, Albuquerque
Stay tuned for the announcement of the Seven Awardees in November.