W.E. Cundiff Teacher Wins 2009 Golden Apple Award
Left to right: Erin Carroll, Lisa Weneta, Kathy Barber, Amy Crawford, Skip Larrington
“If you were ever lucky enough to be a student in Mrs. Barber’s class, you are well prepared to deal with the world.”
These are the words that describe why Kathy Barber, kindergarten teacher at W.E. Cundiff Elementary School in Vinton, has received the 2009 Golden Apple Award from the Roanoke County Public Schools Education Foundation.
Each year, teachers from across Roanoke County Public Schools are nominated by students, parents, co-workers and administrators. This year 86 teachers were nominated to receive the award – 24 teachers were named as semi-finalists.
In addition to the Golden Apple Award, the Education Foundation also named three Golden Apple finalists, one for the elementary school level, one for the middle school level and one for the high school level.
The Golden Apple finalists are:
- Amy Crawford – Glenvar Elementary School P.E. teacher
- Lisa Weneta – Hidden Valley Middle School English teacher
- Skip Larrington – Hidden Valley High School computer programming and web design
The Education Foundation also recognizes a new teacher who has taught in Roanoke County for three years or less. This is called the Green Apple Award.
The winner of the 2009 Green Apple Award is Erin Carroll, a 3rd grade teacher from Glenvar Elementary School.
“We are so proud of all the educators in Roanoke County Public Schools,” said Education Foundation Chairman Troy Kincer. “Each year it is a very difficult job selecting the best of the best and this year was no different. We are very fortunate to have such a challenge each year,” Kincer said.