NLU Alumni Magazine
2014 GOLDEN APPLE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION By Mark Donahue
From http://blog.nl.edu/
Margot Van Dyke (in back with cap) poses with her class at O’Neill Middle School. From http://blog.nl.edu/
Golden Apple officials surprised Rozy Patel with the news at Edgebrook School.
Two graduates of National Louis University’s National College of Education (NCE) received the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Education this year. The National Louis alumnae and 2014 Golden Apple recipients, Rozy Patel and Margot Van Dyke, were part of the prestigious group of 10 total exemplary teachers selected from a pool of 620 nominees and 272 applicants representing 4th-8th grade teachers throughout the Chicagoland area. With the addition of these two individuals, 62 total National Louis graduates from Chicagoland and Rockford have earned the prestigious Golden Apple Award recognition since the award was established 29 years ago. “National Louis is proud to prepare exceptional teachers who are represented in this elite group of Golden Apple Award recipients,” said Nivine Megahed, Ph.D., National Louis University president.
Academy of Educators, providing a stronger voice and a larger stage from which to make an impact, through ongoing professional development and engagement in education reform, such as the mentoring of future teachers through Golden Apple’s Scholars program. The recipients of the 2014 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching will be honored at a black-tie gala on October 24 at WTTW/Channel 11 Studios in Chicago. “At Golden Apple, we have a true partner with National Louis and its National College of Education,” said Dominic Belmonte, executive director of Golden Apple. “NCE consistently produces Golden Apple Award winners who are transformative, innovative and passionate teachers who work relentlessly to make a difference in the lives of their students. For that, we are so grateful.”
“I am thrilled to hear of this year’s Golden Apple Award recognition and the exceptional work and real difference that NLU alumnae Rozy Patel and Margot Van Dyke are making in their classrooms,” said Alison Hilsabeck, Ph.D., interim provost. “The National College of Education continues to prepare teachers and educators to meet the demands of today’s diverse classrooms – and teachers like Rozy and Margot exemplify this preparation in action.” The Golden Apple is a prestigious award that recognizes teaching excellence, and builds on it, creating a dedicated community of mentors who will share their transformative teaching practices with prospective and veteran teachers. Each Golden Apple Award recipient receives a tuition-free, spring quarter sabbatical to study at Northwestern University as well as a $3,000 cash award. Perhaps most importantly, Golden Apple teachers become Fellows of the Golden Apple
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