Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Lara LaChapelle!
Those who know her say that Lara LaChapelle is one of those people who is just meant to be a teacher.
'Lara really just shows love, compassion, and kindness. She really meets students where they are and helps them to achieve what they can for their future,' said. Principal Vicky Britton.
LaChapelle was nominated for a Golden Apple Award by a co-worker who also happens to have a child in her class.
'He loves a lot of things outside of school. Sports and playing, and she really connects with him about those things and makes him excited to come to school,' Parent Mindy Christa said.
Mrs. LaChapelle has been teaching on and off while raising her own children for the past 20 years. This is her second year at Lima Christian School.
'Everyone always told me I should be a teacher. I love children, I love helping children,' said LaChapelle.
She is a firm believer in learning through play and makes fun a priority in her classroom.
'I think it's important that kids have a fun time at school. It's not just come in, open up a book and learn, and I think that if they have a good time, they are more apt to learn, and I think it just makes it fun for everybody,' said LaChapelle.
That philosophy is working for Christa's son.
'He is always excited to learn and do his studies, and that's one of her main goals. If kids are excited to come to school and want to be there, that they will learn better, and she's really focused on making his learning experience something that he enjoys,' she said.
'If it's in your heart, just do it. The best thing you could ever do is make an impact on a child. If you want to become a teacher, then I think that is your calling,' said LaChapelle.
Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Lara LaChapelle!
Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Mr. Wilson!
Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Alexandra Benza!
Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Chiquita Graham!
Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Tara Fox!
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Crews battle huge fire in North Las Vegas; 1 person injured
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A massive fire in North Las Vegas on Tuesday morning raged at a site where apartments are under construction. The black smoke could be seen from around the valley. More than one building was involved in the fire, according to Kathleen Richards, North Las Vegas communications manager. A construction worker was injured in the fire. He was transported to University Medical Center with burn injuries, and a second person is being evaluated at the scene, Richards said. The fire was reported around 7 a.m. at 6500 N. Fifth Street, near Centennial Parkway in what appears to be an apartment complex under construction. Northbound 5th Avenue is currently closed to traffic at Centennial Parkway. Crews will remain on the site to check for hot spots. This is a developing story. Please check back for details. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Foley National Guard members to deploy to Egypt
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Several members of a National Guard unit based out of Foley are preparing to deploy to the Middle East. Approximately 200 soldiers will deploy under the 1st Battalion of the 173rd Infantry Regiment. In Foley, about 85 members of C company prepared their gear and packed their bags on Saturday. They're heading to Egypt in a month. During the year-long deployment, an Alabama National Guard spokesperson says members of the 1-173rd will support 'Multinational Force and Observers – Task Force Sinai.' Their job is to help maintain the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. Some family members came to support their relatives headed to a long deployment. 'Nervous but happy at the same time, I feel he's doing something good for his country,' one Foley Guardsman's parent, Justin Thicklin said. A spokesperson says these soldiers leave behind their civilian lives and careers for a time to help support the U.S. mission overseas. A farewell ceremony is planned for the unit in Enterprise, Alabama at the high school at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Carlsbad Caverns officials uncover historic cave trash
CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Carlsbad Caverns say they keep finding trash from decades ago, when they first opened to the public in 1923. Cavern officials say even though they find more and more modern-day trash, sometimes they stumble across historic trash like a Coca-Cola bottle that made it to the top of a rock far off the main corridor trail. What is guano and why was it a hot commodity in Carlsbad? Officials say the shape of this type of bottle is called a 'hobble-skirt,' which Coca-Cola started using in the year 1915. The bottle has the word 'Carlsbad' embossed at the bottom of the bottle, meaning this bottle was fabricated near the cave. This is not the first run-in with trash cavern staff have come across. In September 2024, an empty bag of Cheetos caused an uproar. Cavern officials say this small piece of trash has a big impact on the cavern; it can become a host for algae and mold. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
