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Excellent teachers inspire students to learn, think, and create. At the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico, we catalyze teaching excellence through recognition, professional development, and community engagement. https://goldenapplenm.org

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๐Ÿ’› โ€œWaves Behavioral Health is honored to partner with the GAFNM to support our incredible educators!โ€ โ€“ Rebecca Sonnenberg, LCSW, CEO.
Access free, confidential counseling through The Core Connection here: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/resources
#GoldenAppleNM #TeacherWellness

02.11.2025 03:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽƒ๐ŸŽ Happy Halloween from the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico! ๐Ÿ‘ป
Classrooms may be full of tricks and treats today, but every day NM teachers spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. โœจ
Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween! ๐Ÿ’›
#GoldenAppleNM #HappyHalloween

31.10.2025 14:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nominate | Golden Apple Foundation Of New Mexico Watch our video to see how to Nominate and Apply for the Golden Apple Award! https://youtu.be/DU38pJMnkic

๐ŸŽโœจ Know an elementary teacher who inspires and makes learning shine? The deadline is fast approaching! Nominate them for the 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching today! ๐Ÿ’›
๐Ÿ‘‰ goldenapplenm.org/awards/nominate-apply
#GoldenAppleNM #ThankATeacher

31.10.2025 00:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฑ Watch Them Grow Wednesday ๐ŸŒฑ
Sierra Beverly, a 9th-grade teacher at Los Lunas High School and "From Seeds to Golden Apples" Micro-Grant recipient, is growing her skills and inspiring students across NM! ๐ŸŽโœจ
Apply today: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/
#GoldenAppleNM #TeacherSupport

29.10.2025 22:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸ Today is National Mentoring Day! ๐ŸŒŸ
Mentorship is at the heart of what we do at the Golden Apple Foundation of NM.
Donโ€™t miss our free virtual course for new teachers, led by 2025 Fellow Mary Kershaw!
๐Ÿ“… Nov 8 | 12โ€“1:30 PM | Online
๐Ÿ‘‰ Register: forms.gle/qX2m1Bz2LpoJ...
#NationalMentoringDay

27.10.2025 16:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸŽถ Itโ€™s #FellowsFriday! Check out Randy Martin (2015 GAFNM Fellow), Social Studies teacher at La Cueva HS and banjo player for The Kipsies, named Top Musical Artist by NM Entertainment Magazine. Their new single โ€œSoftlyโ€ is out now! ๐ŸŽต
๐Ÿ‘‰ www.krqe.com/video/award-...

24.10.2025 22:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽโœจ #ThrowbackThursday Reflections โœจ
Weโ€™re still glowing from our 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award Tribute Luncheon! ๐Ÿ’›
A day of inspiration, gratitude, and celebration honoring the incredible educators who make New Mexico classrooms shine. ๐ŸŒŸ
#GoldenAppleNM #TributeToTeaching

24.10.2025 05:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Youโ€™ve heard their stories and seen their passion. These are some of the inspiring educators of the โ€œFrom Seeds to Golden Applesโ€ Micro-Grant Program! ๐ŸŽ
Thanks to the Lange Family Foundation, early-career teachers are growing and thriving across NM!
๐Ÿ‘‰ goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/

23.10.2025 00:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Writing Contest Para ver la pรกgina web del Concurso de Escritura en espaรฑol, haga clic aquรญ.

๐ŸŒฟ Collaboration is Key! ๐ŸŒฟ The Leopold Writing Program is accepting submissions for the 2026 Aldo Leopold Writing Contest! NM students in grades 6โ€“12 can share essays on lessons learned from nature. ๐ŸŒŽโœ๏ธ Submit here: www.leopoldwritingprogram.org/writing-cont...
#WritingContest #GoldenAppleNM

21.10.2025 20:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽโœจ Celebrate the incredible elementary teachers who make NM classrooms shine! ๐ŸŒŸ Nominate an outstanding educator for the 2026 Golden Apple Award by Nov 8, 2025.
๐Ÿ‘‰ goldenapplenm.org/awards/nominate-apply
#GoldenAppleNM #ThankATeacher #InspireLearning

19.10.2025 11:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ #FellowsFotoFriday Spotlight!
Golden Apple Fellow & 2025 Awardee Mary Kershaw is leading a free virtual course for new & Level 1 teachers!

๐Ÿ“… Nov 8 | 12โ€“1:30 PM | Online
๐Ÿ‘‰ Register here: forms.gle/qX2m1Bz2LpoJ...

17.10.2025 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ October is National Apple Month!
At the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico, we celebrate growth, knowledge, and the incredible educators who plant the seeds of learning every day.
Join us in honoring the teachers who make New Mexico shine! ๐Ÿ’›
#GoldenAppleNM

17.10.2025 05:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฑ Watch Them Grow Wednesday ๐ŸŒฑ
Meet Amanda Montoya, 4th grade teacher at Pecos Elementary and a From Seeds to Golden Apples Micro-Grant recipient! โ€œI am so grateful for this award. It will help me gain great tools and resources for my classroom.โ€
goldenapplenm.org/teachers/grants-scholarships/

15.10.2025 16:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s always inspiring to see our Teachers of Distinction and Fellows in action! ๐ŸŽถMiguel Jaramillo, a 2025 Teacher of Distinction, is the Choir and Music Teacher at Lincoln Middle School in Rio Rancho, and has spent over a decade helping students find their voice through music.๐ŸŽ

10.10.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฑ Watch Them Grow Wednesday! Spotlight on Erick Hernandez Montanez, a Golden Apple Micro-Grant recipient at Native American Community Academy. โ€œThanks to GAFNM, I finished my final micro-credential for my Level 2 license.โ€ ๐Ÿ’› New teacher? Apply: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/gra...

09.10.2025 03:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒโœจ Itโ€™s World Space Week! ๐Ÿš€ New Mexico educators inspire the next generation of explorers, scientists, and dreamers to reach for the stars through STEM, creativity, and curiosity. Hereโ€™s to the educators who make the universe feel within reach! ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŽ
#WorldSpaceWeek #GoldenAppleNM

08.10.2025 05:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Teachers give so much and support is here for them. ๐Ÿ’› The Core Connection offers confidential, flexible, and culturally responsive counseling for educators across NM. Stronger teachers mean stronger schools and communities. ๐ŸŽ
๐Ÿ‘‰ goldenapplenm.org/teachers/res...

03.10.2025 20:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข Golden Apple NM presents the New Teacher Collaborative: Create & Cultivate a Student-Led Classroom ๐ŸŒŸ Led by 2025 Awardee Mary Kershaw.
๐Ÿ“… Sat, Nov 8 | 12โ€“1:30 PM | Online
๐Ÿ‘‰ Register: forms.gle/qX2m1Bz2LpoJ...
โœจ Thanks to Intel for sponsoring!
#GoldenAppleNM #NewTeacherSupport #EducationMatters

02.10.2025 22:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฑ Watch Them Grow Wednesday ๐ŸŒฑ Meet Annabelle Vigil, a Golden Apple Micro-Grant recipient at Pablo Roybal Elementary! ๐Ÿ’› Thank you, Annabelle, for your dedication to students. Learn more about our Micro-Grant Program: ๐Ÿ‘‰ goldenapplenm.org/teachers/gra...
#WatchThemGrowWednesday #GoldenAppleNM

01.10.2025 19:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Had a fantastic time at the Grant Readiness Workshop with Groundworks NM! Grateful to connect with fundraisers, friends & presenters from NM DFA, Senators Heinrich & Lujรกnโ€™s offices, SWNM COG & The Grant Plant. ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽโœจ #GoldenAppleNM #GroundworksNM #CommunityImpact

30.09.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Had the pleasure of visiting Chris Chakeres, one of this yearโ€™s Teachers of Distinction, at Santa Fe Prep on a perfect New Mexico fall day! ๐Ÿ‚ With 23+ years in education, Chris continues to inspire. Congrats again, Chris! ๐ŸŽโœจ
#GoldenAppleNM #TeacherOfDistinction #NewMexicoEducators

27.09.2025 03:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Honored to join the 82nd Annual Convention of the NM Assoc. of Educational Retirees in Santa Fe! ๐ŸŽ‰ Grateful to the City Different Retired Educators for your hospitality & to all who continue inspiring, supporting, & strengthening education across NM. ๐ŸŽโœจ๐Ÿ’› #NMAER #GoldenAppleNM

24.09.2025 15:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽโœจ Know an elementary school superstar? ๐ŸŒŸ Nominations for the 2026 Golden Apple Award are OPEN! Deadline: Nov 8, 2025. โœ… Full-time โœ… 6+ yrs teaching (4 in NM) โœ… Elementary classroom. Nominate here: goldenapplenm.org/awards/nomin... #GoldenAppleNM

20.09.2025 01:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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GAFNM is proud to launch The Core Connection, expanding access to counseling for NM teachers. With trusted partners, weโ€™re ensuring every educator has confidential, culturally responsive support. ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŽ Learn more: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/res...

18.09.2025 18:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The 29th Tribute to Teaching Excellence Luncheon was a success thanks to our sponsors, Fellows, partners, and friends! We honored 5 new Fellows and 3 Teachers of Distinction and shared exciting news about programs and initiatives shaping education in New Mexico.

17.09.2025 09:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฑ Watch Them Grow Wednesday ๐ŸŒฑ Meet Karina Arvizu Acosta, 2nd-year Culinary Arts teacher at Albuquerque HS. Inspired by her own mentors, sheโ€™s building hands-on opportunities for students with support from our Micro-Grant Program! ๐Ÿ‘‰ goldenapplenm.org/teachers/gra... #GoldenAppleNM

04.09.2025 04:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฑ Watch Them Grow Wednesday ๐ŸŒฑ Meet Rachel Pacheco-Duran, teacher at Del Norte HS. She shared, โ€œI am truly grateful for this grant, which allowed me to enroll in APL Level Up classes that enhanced my teaching strategies, technology use, and classroom management.โ€ #GoldenAppleNM

28.08.2025 05:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you to NMPED, LANL Foundation, LESC, and WestEd for hosting the Albuquerque community session on the Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan. Inspiring to join educators, parents, and community leaders working for equity, strong teachers, and meaningful learning in NM. #EducationNM #EquityInEducation

21.08.2025 17:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Since February, Golden Apple NM has supported new teachers through the From Seeds to Golden Apples Micro-Grant Program, easing financial barriers and fostering community. Apply today: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/gra... #NewTeachers #TeachersMatter #EducationNM #InvestInTeachers

21.08.2025 02:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ Less than a month away! โœจ We met with Board President Amanda Reyes, AVP Financial Wellbeing at Nusenda, to finalize details for the Sept 13 Golden Apple Tribute Luncheon honoring amazing middle school educators. ๐Ÿ Learn more: goldenapplenm.org/awards/events/

19.08.2025 20:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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