Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Shana Dehn!
Jan 28, 2025
Palmyra, N.Y. (WROC) — Congratulations to Shana Dehn, our latest Golden Apple Award winner. Dehn teaches Kindergarten at Palmyra-Macedon Primary.
Caitlyn Cook, her co-teacher, nominated her for the award. "The way that she runs the classroom is so welcoming," she says. Principal Jamie Murphy adds, "We always say our Kindergarten teachers are extra special because they come in with their heart. They know that our little learners need lots of different things, so we are very lucky to have a great group of kindergarten teachers.
Cook sees Dehn in the classroom every day and says, "she is really good about involving the whole child. So, it's very play based and very academic. The kids don't even realize how much they are actually learning."
This is Dehn's 13th year teaching. She says she can't imagine doing anything else. "Teaching is the only thing I have ever wanted to do since Kindergarten. I've had some amazing teachers, and they just inspired me to continue to do that and have this be a part of my dream," says Dehn.
She has always taught Kindergarten and likes knowing she is teaching them skills that will last a lifetime. "Teaching them to read is another reason I like Kindergarten so much. Knowing that I can help them in that life skill and just make their life so much better," she adds.
She has some advice for those who are thinking about getting into teaching: "Some days are hard, some days are tricky, but there are so many glimmers and bright spots that make it worth it."
Congratulations to Shana Dehn!
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