2024 Golden Apple Winner Announced

Tandem is proud to announce that Middle School history teacher Ned Fisher has been named our 2024 recipient of a Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching. Ned began teaching at Tandem in the fall of 2022 and is also a coach for our varsity cross country and track teams, helping to lead our boys cross country team to a state championship this year. He brings compassion, patience, a deep intellect, and a fantastic sense of humor to his work with 7th and 8th grade history students. 

Golden Apple Awards are presented each year by sponsor Richard L. Nunley (Better Living Building Supply and Cabinetry) to honor outstanding teachers in our community's schools. The awards are presented to teachers from both public and private schools (VAIS members) in Albemarle County and the city of Charlottesville. One winner is selected from each school, based upon parent and student nominations, which were solicited via form all winter. In addition to receiving a Golden Apple, each recipient also earns a grant of $500, which can be used for classroom materials or to support professional development. Golden Apple Award recipients will be honored in person in a ceremony in May. Congratulations, Ned!