Congratulations to the 6 Lee County Golden Apple Award recipients of 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. —

Six Lee County teachers have received the Golden Apple Award this year, recognizing their excellence in teaching.

Started by the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, a Golden Apple Recipient is said to represent the very best of the teaching profession in the School District of Lee County.

Congrats to the six Golden Apple recipients for 2026:

Joseph Giangreco

Kindergarten - 8th Grade: Choir, Musical Theatre, Band, General Music

The Sanibel School

Elizabeth O'Connor

Kindergarten - 5th Grade: General Music

Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School

Cameron Brook

ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies

Tice Elementary School

Darielle Callender

Kindergarten: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies

Franklin Park Elementary School

Alisa Brown

8th Grade: Physical Science

Diplomat Middle School

Quinn Schnabel

8th Grade: Language Arts

Diplomat Middle School

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