(Joplin, MO) — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Liberty are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Golden Apple Awards.
For 40 years, the Golden Apple Awards have recognized excellence in the teaching profession and informed the public of exceptional quality of instruction in the Joplin community. This year, 52 teachers from Joplin’s private and public schools were nominated by peers, students, and parents.
The winners of the 2025 Golden Apple Awards are:
Kindergarten to Second Grade
- Stephanie Lynch, Soaring Heights Elementary School
Third to Fifth Grade
- Erin Geeding, McKinley Elementary School
Sixth to Eighth Grade
- Ann Landrum, New Heights Christian Academy
Ninth to Twelfth Grade
- Brad Douglas, Joplin High School
All nominees and the individuals who nominated them were recognized during a ceremony on Monday, May 5 at Missouri Southern State University’s Corley Auditorium.
The Chamber would like to thank the students and parents who took the time to submit nominations this year. And a special thank you to the title sponsor of this year’s program, Liberty Utilities, and the presenting sponsor, Missouri Southern State University’s Teacher Education Department.
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Reference:
Erin Slifka, Vice President
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
417.624.4150
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