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Eleven Green Bay Area Public Schools staff members were named 2026 Educators of Distinction.
The following GBAPS educators are among the finalists for the 2026 Golden Apple Awards.
- Weston Berndt - Preble High School
- Andrew Crane - Southwest High School
- Dan Dennis - Leonardo da Vinci School for Gifted Learners
- Alexander Downing - Red Smith School
- Laurie Grunwald - Jackson Elementary School
- Heidi Herrala - McAuliffe Elementary School
- Jen Kelm - Baird Elementary School
- Shelby Koll - Elmore Elementary School
- Terri Lesjack-Decker - Southwest High School
- Allison Nitti - Red Smith School
- Jennifer Sloniker - Doty Elementary School
Final award recipients will be recognized at the 33rd Golden Apple Awards on April 22, 2026.