Tandem History Teacher Receives 2021 Golden Apple Award

Tandem Friends Middle School History teacher Henry Clark was recently named the Tandem Friends 2021 recipient of a Golden Apple Award for teaching. Henry has been at Tandem for two years and teaches 7th and 8th grade history. He is also a busy coach, serving as head coach for varsity boys lacrosse and Middle School boys basketball teams, and assistant coach for Middle School and varsity boys soccer teams. Students love his energetic and passionate approach to teaching.

Golden Apple Awards are presented each year by sponsor Richard L. Nunley (Better Living Building Supply and Cabinetry) to honor outstanding teachers in our community's schools. The awards are presented to teachers from both public and private schools (VAIS members) in Albemarle County and the city of Charlottesville. One winner is selected from each school, based upon nominations. In addition to receiving a Golden Apple, each recipient also earns a grant of $500, which can be used for classroom materials or to support professional development. It was a challenging year for all educators, and Henry remained a positive, creative, and inspiring teacher and coach through it all. Congratulations to Henry and all of our area Golden Apple award winners! Check out details here. The award ceremony was livestreamed on June 23, 2021.