A proud moment for Aurora University: a member of the Class of 1999 has been named a winner of the Golden Apple Award, one of Illinois’ most celebrated honors for excellence in teaching.

The Golden Apple Award recognizes outstanding educators who make a lasting difference in the lives of students across the state. Being selected is a highly competitive distinction, and earning it reflects years of dedication, creativity, and commitment to the classroom.

For Aurora University, the recognition is a source of community pride — a reminder that the educators the institution helps shape go on to inspire the next generation of Illinois students. The award connects the university’s legacy of preparing teachers with a real-world impact felt in schools throughout the region.

Congratulations to this Aurora University graduate on this well-deserved honor!

Sources: Patch