‘Golden Apple’ awarded to Pecatonica Elementary teacher

PECATONICA – Rewarding excellence in teaching and leadership – We are delighted and proud to present our very own “Golden Apple” winner, Mrs. Laura Wanke – Adventures in a 1st and 2nd grade looping classroom.

It was an exciting morning Thursday, March 10, as The Golden Apple Award Committee marched upstairs followed by family, administrators, BOE members, co-workers, and local media crews, to Mrs. Wanke’s 2nd grade classroom to present her with “A Golden Apple”. Mrs. Wanke was surprised and humble as she accepted the well-deserved symbol of her excellence and dedication to teaching and leadership.

Once she recovered from the shock, she exclaimed to her wonderful whale students, “You did it!”

Mrs. Wanke’s students quietly sat and worked on a cloud/rainbow project during the lively recognition. Congratulations Mrs. Wanke for making a wish come true by investing the time and energy that is required to accomplish the achievement of becoming a Golden Apple Recipient.

Mrs. Wanke holds the Golden Apple Award with her class.