Golden Apple Foundation
Douglas Schlesser is an experienced English educator currently teaching at Thornton Fractional South High School since August 2011, with a focus on grades 9-12 across various subjects such as Survey of English, Creative Writing, African American Literature, Contemporary Issues Through Literature, and Theater Arts. In addition, Douglas has served as a Program Facilitator for Quantum Learning Network since March 2011, providing instructional support in an academic and life skills summer camp while mentoring college student leaders. Since 2012, Douglas has also been involved with the Golden Apple Foundation as a Summer Institute Instructor. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Theatre from the University of Northern Colorado (2015-2017), a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the American College of Education (2013-2015), and a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Illinois State University (2007-2011).
Golden Apple Foundation
The Golden Apple Foundation’s mission is to inspire, develop and support teacher and school leader excellence, especially in schools-of-need. Our leading-edge preparation delivers exceptional teachers who make an impact. We help students thrive in the classroom and in life. Since our beginning, we have recognized master educators annually; and, these master educators help prepare the next generation of teachers through both our Golden Apple Scholars (for undergraduates) and Golden Apple Accelerators (for career-changers) programs. Our vision is one in which every classroom has a great teacher and to realize this, we are committed to making a material difference in resolving the teacher shortage.