Golden Apple Program

The Golden Apple program prepares teachers to enrich the lives of students in need and show them how they can not only survive their current desperate situations, but also grow into agents of change in their lives. This purpose is significant to me because I believe poverty can be viewed as a cycle continued through generations, and that education has the potential to break this cycle of poverty for individual students, or at least help them survive it without forming dangerous habits. Firsthand experience has demonstrated to me that teachers can be a positive influence in their students’ lives and can even instill the development of life-changing abilities; though they may not be able to give these children clothing and food, they still can give them hope, strength, knowledge, patience, inspiration, and the capacity to form healthy habits and friendships. …show more content…
I am certain that Golden Apple’s teacher preparation program cultivates exceptional teachers who selflessly give back to society, construct a positive environment for children in need, and play a supportive role in students’ lives. Graduates of this program are unparalleled when it comes to classroom instruction and passing on life-altering skills and ideas. This fact resonates with me because I am fortunate to have studied with some of the best teachers in the area, teachers who have impacted my life in tremendous ways, and I believe that a child should not be denied this kind of education due to a lack of resources far beyond their