Eleven staff members honored with Addison Trail’s Golden Apple

Each semester, Addison Trail students have the opportunity to recognize a teacher or a staff member for going above and beyond and making a difference in their life through the school’s Golden Apple program.

The Golden Apple award is given to teachers and staff members who have made a positive impact on students inside the classroom and beyond. On Feb. 23, 11 staff members were recognized and honored with the Golden Apple. That award is one way students can give back to staff members for all they do. It also is a reminder to staff their hard work and continuous effort matter each and every day.

The 11 staff members who were recognized are:

• Chris Bazant, social studies (nominated by freshmen Clarissa Ortega and Isea Cabrera)
• Lindsay Bugajsky, math (nominated by sophomore Haneen Kazkaz)
• Mark Corey, music – Band Director (nominated by senior Lia Caruso)
• Ryan Dini, physical education and driver’s education (nominated by senior Gabrielle Ruby and junior Arlind Rojba)
• Michael Galfi, math (nominated by sophomores Alyssa Ramos and Alejandro Salazar)
• Jacquelyn Jackson, vision (nominated by senior Aziz Zeidieh)
• Sabrina Miller, English (nominated by senior Jaqueline Mejia)
• Steve Nelson, science (nominated by sophomore Haneen Kazkaz)
• Ann Peters, reading and ESL (nominated by seniors Evelyn Gomez and Ana Montero)
• Lindsey Thomas, English (nominated by sophomore Delaney Conway)
• Patricia Vendegna, ESL (nominated by senior Chuangyi Zhang)