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Jodene Kissler

Apple Award Recipient

Charles Kercheval presents Jodene Kissler a $5,000 check.

Jodene Kissler, Douglas County High School Physics Teacher, and member of the Douglas County Federation, was the recipient of the first annual Apple Award. The award was presented by Superintendent, Jim Christensen at a black-tie gala on March 11 at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center Denver in the Grand Ballroom. Ms. Kissler was among 60 teachers honored by the Douglas County Educational Foundation, Douglas County School District and Douglas County Federation. The sold-out event marked the first of its kind honoring teachers who have demonstrated a superior ability to foster excellence in education, while contributing to the continuous improvement of student learning and the educational environment in Douglas County.

even semi-finalists were also honored during the evening’s festivities. Those honored were: Kim Herman, Northeast Elementary; Cindi Leitch, Timber Trail Elementary; Jennifer Maggiore, Ranch View Middle School, Jason Moore, Mountain Vista High School; Eric Mullens, Chaparral High School; and Anthony Verbsky, Highlands Ranch High School.

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