2021 Golden Apple Awards


In 1996, Mario Pastega established the Golden Apple Awards to recognize exceptional Corvallis School District staff. Each year CPSF awards four Mario and Alma Pastega Golden Apple Awards to three teachers and one classified staff person. Golden Apple Award winners receive a monetary gift, a golden apple bell, and a professional portrait by the Ball Studio.

Congratulations to our 2021 winners!

  • Matthew King, English Teacher, Corvallis High School
  • Isley Gonzalez-Dumble, Physical Education/Equity Teacher on Special Assignment and S.A.F.E. (Students Advocating for Equity) Mentor, Cheldelin Middle School
  • Maria Adams, Kindergarten Teacher, Wildcat Elementary School
  • Angela So,  Special Education Educational Assistant, Crescent Valley High School

A special thanks to Mr. Ken Pastega for helping present this year’s awards!

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