The Golden Apple Program along with The Golden Apple Accelerators program has really helped a job market that has struggled and that’s getting teachers into areas where they are most needed. Golden Apple President Alan Mather says that they were pleasantly surprised by how great 2020 was for them.

COVID has played a big part in the teacher shortage and that’s where the Accelerators program comes in.

Mather says he has some great goals for the Golden Apple program in 2021. President Mather also says it’s very easy to apply.

Mather says that it has been rewarding seeing all the people apply to become teachers after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Golden Apple program is particularly helping local schools such as South Fork Junior/Senior High School in Kincaid.