GRACE is proud to present our school system educators who have been nominated for the Greater Green Bay Chamber’s 2026 Golden Apple Awards. GRACE is blessed with amazing teachers, and these nominees represent the excellence in faith-based education that occurs daily in our schools.
Nominees are as follows:
Notre Dame of De Pere Catholic School
- Elise Stone, PK
- Jennifer Kopp, PK
- Gretchen Biebel, K
- Jean Healy, Grade 1
- Carrie Korinek, Grade 2
- Jessica West, Grade 3
- Jordan Ball, Grade 5
- Cindee Warren, Middle School
- Kevin Schwarten, Middle School
- Tami Calnin, Interventionist
- Samantha Castelic, Middle School
- Patrick Daniels, Middle School
- Scott Farr, Religion
St. John the Baptist Catholic School
- Sarah Bal, PK3
- Lizzy Ariens, K
- Mackenzie Krah, K
- Laura Ledvina, Grade 2
- Sarah Peterson, Grade 2
- Julie Schmitz, Grade 6
- Kristin Barnhart, Grade 6
- Amy Liebergen, Grade 8
- Abbie Withbroe, Grade 8
- Alex Giese, Physical Education
- Middle School Team:
- Kristin Barnhart, Abbie Withbroe, Julie Schmitz, Lisa Turbett, Sarah Rienecker
Holy Cross Catholic School
- Michelle Anderson, K
- Jodi Sullivan, Grade 1
- Madalyn Krysiak, Grade 2 & 3
- Morgan Falkenberg, Grade 4
- Jillian Amezquita, Grade 5
- Abigail Charlier, Middle School
- Jamie Sheehy, Middle School
- Tara Wildenberg, Reading Specialist
- Tyler Jandrin, Physical Education
- Kari Peterson, Principal
Holy Family Catholic School
- Katie Rabas, Grade 3
- Andrea Barington, Physical Education
- Aria Heim, Band
- Karissa Holcombe, Spanish
St. Bernard Catholic School
- Judith Bartlett, PK
- Abby Stelzer, Grade 3
- Jennifer Shellenberger, Grade 3
- Jennifer Etter, Grade 4
- Colleen MacDonald, Middle School
- Shannon Kramer, Middle School
- Afton Heling, Physical Education
- Jason Beyer, Math Intervention
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
- Stacy Thorn, PK4
- Chris Schmidt, Grade 2
- Emma Anderson, Grade 3
- Nathan Vandenburg, Grade 3
- Kelly Malkowsky, Grade 4
- Sharon Johnson, Middle School
- Caitlin Enright, Middle School
- Stephanie Johnson, Language Arts
- Jessica Nejedlo, Supportive Consultant
- Third Grade Team
- Emma Anderson & Nathan Vandenberg
Father Allouez Catholic School
- Annie Stewart, Kindergarten
- Doreen Dimeo, Kindergarten
- Ashley VandenBush, Grade 3
- Sara Burns, PK3
St. Thomas More Catholic School
- Kelly Gossen, Kindergarten
- Ruby Hernandez, Kindergarten
- Kelly Gossen & Ruby Hernandez, Kindergarten
- Mallory Tremble-Tushaus, Middle School
- Susan Arias, Spanish & Bilingual
Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.
St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.
