Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico

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Program Information
NTEE Code: 
B- Education
Mission Statement: 

To improve education for all children through recognition, recruitment and professional development of quality teachers.

Programs: 

1) Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence - recognizes 7 teachers each year statewide, alternating levels, Tribute to Teacher Excellence each spring to recognize winners

2) Golden Apple Scholars Program - provides a summer institute for aspiring teachers, each summer throughout college preparation. Institute includes teaching experience, mentoring and instruction from Golden Apple Award-winning teachers.

3) Professional Development - personal grant for each award-winning teacher, 3 meetings each year for professional learning community that includes all teachers who have won the award, 3-day conference "Teaching in Schools of Need" each summer open to Golden Apple teachers, Scholars, and teams from schools around the state.

Populations Served: 
African-American
Asian-American
Children and Youth
Disabled
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender
Homeless
Immigrants
Latino/Hispanic
Low Income
Men and Boys
Native American
Rural
Urban
Women and Girls
Counties Served: 
Statewide
Year Founded: 
1994
Annual Budget: 
$750,000 - $999,999
Personnel: 
1 to 5 FTE
Executive Director: 
Brian O'Connell
Board and Volunteer Positions: 
Accepts inquiries about volunteering
Accepts inquiries about board member positions
Nonprofit Status: 
Has 501(c)(3) nonprofit status from the IRS
Is registered as a Nonprofit Corporation with the State of New Mexico

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Last Updated Date: 
Oct 25 2012

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