It all added up at Westview Elementary School in Phenix City! Fourth grade math teacher Shaunlonnicka Upshaw has been chosen as the Kinetic Credit Union Golden Apple Award winner. Clint Perkins of Kinetic Credit Union presented the award.
Upshaw is an Alabama State University graduate and has been with the Phenix City school system for 21 years. Feeling blessed by the nomination, she said she does her best to reach all students both inside and outside the classroom.
Christine Ryles nominated her and wrote, “I am nominating this teacher because teaching is not only her profession, it is her calling. I worked with her many years ago, so I observed her in action. Many teachers took other routes because it is so demanding but Ms. Upshaw to this day, is still empowering our children. I’m sure that many of her parents feel the same way. She has an excellent expectation for her children by being the best teacher she can be, empowering them to be the best students that they can be, preparing them for the FUTURE.”…