Golden Apple Foundation
Vanessa Silva is currently working as a Grade 1 Teacher at Chicago Public Schools. Prior to this, Vanessa worked as a Golden Apple Scholar at Golden Apple Foundation. Vanessa also has experience as a student teacher at Longfellow Liberal Arts Elementary School, an Elementary Paraprofessional at WOOD DALE SCHOOL DIST 7, and as a Summer Camp Counselor at Bensenville Park District. Vanessa studied Elementary Education and Teaching at Augustana College, where Vanessa obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree. Additionally, Vanessa participated in a study abroad program in Jamaica to learn about the Jamaican education system.
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.