WISH-TV is honoring Central Indiana Teachers who make a crucial difference in our children’s lives. Each month during the school year, Hanna Mordoh, surprises a Central Indiana teacher with the Golden Apple Award! Listen to learn more about these wonderful teachers, their stories and all they do to help their students, schools and communities with the Golden Apple Award Podcast.
"I wish every teacher could get this award" IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH INSPIRING INDIANAPOLIS TEACHER
September’s Golden Apple Award winner is Mrs. Tonya Gamble-Daoust. She’s a second grade teacher in Indianapolis at Tindley Genesis Academy. From a performing arts student, to now a teacher for more than 20 years - learn how this educator found her spark and passion for teaching. We dig into the keys parents should know, her motto of "be kind or be quiet," and how to tackle teaching in an ever changing AI landscape. She says, "I wish every teacher could get this award because they are all so deserving of it." Get to know our winner even better with this in-depth conversation.
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24 Sept 2026
Indianapolis teacher inspires students through advocacy and spelling songs
September’s Golden Apple Award winner is Mrs. Tonya Gamble-Daoust. She’s a second grade teacher in Indianapolis at Tindley Genesis Academy. She brings warmth, love, and a bit of theatrics to her classroom. In fact, her use of songs and sayings helps students master math and reading.
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10 Jun 2026
Golden Apple Award Grand Finale celebrates remarkable Indiana educators
WISH-TV is Indiana’s education station, and, during the 2025-26 school year, News 8 honored nine extraordinary educators in central Indiana with the Golden Apple Award.
Each Golden Apple Award winner is selected from nominations submitted by students, teachers, and community members. The award comes with a $500 cash prize from Hensley Legal Group, PC, a school supply shopping spree to Teachers’ Treasures, and a surprise visit from the News 8 team with help from Hensley Legal Group, PC.
Most of the teachers from the Class of 2026 joined the WISH-TV studios Tuesday night for the Golden Apple Grand Finale Special. One teacher was also honored as the Grand Finale Award winner and received a year-end trophy and another $500 cash prize from Hensley Legal Group, PC.
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YouTube views
34,222,667
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Apple Podcasts (US)
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Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
60
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