Golden Apple Award
WROC-TV, Channel 8's Golden Apple Award is awarded monthly during the school year to recognize teachers and administrators who make a significant impact on the lives of students. To nominate someone, go to the WROC page. The list below was compiled from staff research and with help from WROC-TV. However, records prior to 2009 are incomplete. Know a West Irondequoit winner we don't have listed? Email the Public Information Office. We appreciate your help!
2024: Bernadette D'Amato, Briarwood School
2023: Jamie Willman, Southlawn School
2022: Karen Jablonski, Listwood School
2021: Tony Lambiase, Dake Jr. HS
2021: Wendy Passero, Iroquois MS
2021: Gerard Porter, Dake Jr. HS
2020: Barbara Florack, Colebrook School
2020: Meaghan Yeatts, Southlawn School
2019: Rob Line, WICSD Music
2019: Cody Rogers, Rogers MS
2019: Lauren Reinert, Irondequoit HS Art
2017: Dena Kropman, Southlawn School
2014: Corey Rhoney, Dake Jr. HS
2011: Amy Murrell, Irondequoit HS Music
2010: Allison Tavino (Tomarchio), Dake Jr. HS
2009: Barbara Zelazny, IHS Asst. Principal
WROC could not provide recipients before 2010.