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Del Norte High School’s Teacher Cadet/Educators Rising chapter serves their school community!

Check out our website for info: https://sites.google.com/aps.edu/dnhseducatorsrising
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✨ Less than a month away! ✨ 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. 🍏 Learn more: goldenapplenm.org/awards/events/
August 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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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
August 21, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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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
August 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱 Meet Rachel Pacheco-Duran, teacher at Del Norte HS. She shared, “I 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.” #GoldenAppleNM
August 28, 2025 at 5:47 AM
We’re recruiting! And we’re so excited to start up our Educators Rising chapter for 2025-26!!
August 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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For today’s #FellowsFotoFriday, we spotlight Billy O’Keefe (2000 GAFNM Fellow), a field entomologist for Oregon State University and museum volunteer. From agricultural outreach in Spanish to teaching astronomy, Billy shares his passion for science and education.
August 16, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱 Meet Melissa Hawker-Roybal, K-8 teacher at Mountain Mahogany in ABQ and recent From Seeds to Golden Apples Micro-Grant recipient. Inspired by her PE teacher, she now inspires students. Learn more: goldenapplenm.org/teachers/gra...
August 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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🍏🔬 Celebrate National Science Week with GAFNM! From hands-on experiments to captivating presentations, explore science in action and honor the incredible educators who inspire the next generation of innovators. #NationalScienceWeek #STEM #GoldenAppleNM
August 12, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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For today’s #FellowsFotoFriday, we’re spotlighting 2012 Fellow Gretchen Bahm, who just returned from Italy with this reminder: “Conquering challenges starts with believing you can. Like climbing a mountain, it takes preparation, perseverance, and community.”

#GoldenAppleNM #BackToSchool
August 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Today is Triple M — Miskee Magazine Monday!
Congrats to Miskee Blatner, 2017 Golden Apple Fellow, for being named one of Albuquerque The Magazine's Heroes of ABQ in the July issue.

Thank you, Miskee, for all you do as an outstanding educator and Fellow!
August 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱
Meet Rhea Jackson, a 7th–8th grade science teacher in Raton. Through our From Seeds to Golden Apples micro-grant, Rhea is building lasting partnerships that support students beyond the classroom.

#FromSeedsToGoldenApples #GoldenAppleNM #NMTeachers
July 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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We’re turning #FellowsFotoFriday into #GAFNMFamilyFriday! Huge thanks to Aileen Garcia, MaryHelen Kelty, Helen Manzanillo, and Sherry Coopwood for your incredible support. You help make our mission possible every day! 🍎💛 #GoldenAppleNM #ThankYou #NMTeachers
July 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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🌱 #WatchThemGrowWednesday 🌱
Meet Arturo Garcia, a 2nd-year teacher at Solare Collegiate teaching 6th & 8th grade. Through From Seeds to Golden Apples, we’re proud to support educators like Arturo as they grow and inspire NM classrooms!
#GoldenAppleNM #NMTeachers #TeacherAppreciation
July 24, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Happy (almost) weekend from GAFNM!

This #FellowsFotoFriday we celebrate amazing Fellows:
🍎 Gail Ranshaw (2008)
🍎 Cara Heck (2025🎉)
🍎 Jeff Tuttle (2013)

Thank you for your inspiring leadership and dedication to NM education!

#GoldenAppleNM #FellowshipFriday #FellowsInAction
July 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Happy 4th of July from the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico! Wishing you a joyful and safe Independence Day! 🇺🇸🍎 #GoldenAppleNM #4thofJuly #NMTeachers #ThankATeacher
July 4, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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We missed #FellowsFotoFriday yesterday, but made up for it with a Fantastic Fellows Super Saturday! Grateful to connect with Gail Ranshaw (2008), Cheryl Leung (2018), and new Fellow Don Starr (2025) — 31 years of GAFNM excellence! 🍎✨ #GoldenAppleNM
July 6, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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From classrooms to culture, Fellows like MaryHelen Kelty (1996) uplift NM every day! As liaison for Mariachi Milagro de Ernesto Gonzales, she’s helping students shine at the 2025 Mariachi Spectacular showcase—this Friday at 6 PM at Civic Plaza! 🎶🍎
#GoldenAppleNM #FellowsInAction
July 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Happy weekend eve from GAFNM! This #FellowsFotoFriday features a fantastic trio: Gail Ranshaw (2008), Tammy Crespin (2012), and Mary Kershaw (2025). A beautiful reminder of the lasting connections and impact of our Golden Apple Fellows across the years. 🍎✨ #GoldenAppleNM
July 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Today on #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we celebrate the power of education, mentorship, and opportunity. At GAFNM, we’re proud to support New Mexico’s young people by investing in teachers who ignite lifelong skills and confidence in every student. 🍎✨ #GoldenAppleNM #YouthSkills
July 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱
Sabrina Trujillo, 2nd-year PreK–2nd grade teacher at Helen Cordero Primary (APS), is a 2024 "From Seeds to Golden Apples" awardee!
“I'm beyond grateful for the opportunity.”
We’re proud to support your journey, Sabrina!

#GoldenAppleNM #NMTeachers
July 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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🌱 Watch Them Grow Wednesday 🌱
Meet April Garilao, a 9th-grade teacher at Bloomfield High, now in her 5th year of teaching! Her micro-grant is helping her grow professionally and continue serving her students with heart and purpose. 💛
#FromSeedsToGoldenApples #GoldenAppleNM
July 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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🍦🎉 It’s National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day! If the Golden Apple Foundation of NM had its own flavor, what would it be?

Try this: Teacher’s Treat – salted caramel, golden apple chunks, pecans & fudge ribbons. A well-deserved reward!

#GoldenAppleNM #TeachersTreat
July 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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It’s Fellows Foto Friday! We caught up with 2020 Golden Apple Fellow Lesha Dawn Rupert, a nationally recognized science educator. From past honors to the 2025 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching, Lesha continues to shine! 🌟👏🍏 #GoldenAppleNM #NMEd
June 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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🌱 Wednesday Wisdom 🌱
"The 'From Seeds to Golden Apples' micro-grant made me feel part of a community investing in my success and growth as a teacher and learner." — Joaquín Sánchez, South Valley Academy

Thank you, Joaquín!
#GoldenAppleNM #SupportEducators #WednesdayWisdom
June 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Big thanks to Bernalillo County for hosting the 2025 BernCo Thrive Summit! “Together We Thrive” was more than a theme, it was a reality. We connected with new and familiar faces, all working to uplift our community.
#BernCoThrive #GoldenAppleNM #100percentnewmexico
June 12, 2025 at 12:31 AM