SHELBYVILLE — Melissa Clark, a special education teacher in Moulton Middle School in Shelbyville, has been named one of 30 finalists in the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
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Photos: Shelbyville's Tim Aberle wins Golden Apple award
Golden Apple president Alan Mather hands Tim Aberle a gift basket and check for $5,000 for winning the Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching award at Shelbyville High School on Friday, May 9.
Tim Aberle reacts to the surprise announcement that he has won a Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching award at Shelbyville High School on Friday, May 9.
Tim Aberle speaks after winning a Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching award in front of an assembly at Shelbyville High School on Friday, May 9.
Tim Aberle signs a poster for senior Kenna Prosser after winning a Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching award during an assembly at Shelbyville High School on Friday, May 9.
Tim Aberle gathers with seniors for a picture after winning a Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching award at Shelbyville High School on Friday, May 9.
Tim Aberle poses for a picture with his wife, daughter, mother, and father after winning a Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching award at Shelbyville High School on Friday, May 9.
Tim Aberle poses with seniors for a picture after winning a Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching award at Shelbyville High School on Friday, May 9.
Tim Aberle reacts to the surprise announcement that he has won a Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching award at Shelbyville High School on Friday, May 9.
Tim Aberle, who has been a teacher for 10 years, said he strives to put the students first. 'It may sound cliché, but I try to remember who I'm here for, who I'm serving, and who I'm here to help, and that's the students,' he said.
Tim Aberle assists students starting to brainstorm a final project during the English honors class at Shelbyville High School on Wednesday, April 16. Aberle is one of 30 finalists for the 2025 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
Junior Kylie Wright places sticky notes to start to outline a credo paper in Tim Aberle's English honors class at Shelbyville High School on Wednesday, April 16.Â
Tim Aberle passes out a final project for the English honors class at Shelbyville High School on Wednesday, April 16. Aberle is one of 30 finalists for the 2025 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
Tim Aberle introduces a final project to the English honors class at Shelbyville High School on Wednesday, April 16. Aberle is one of 30 finalists for the 2025 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
Tim Aberle teaches the English honors class at Shelbyville High School on Wednesday, April 16. Aberle is one of 30 finalists for the 2025 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
Tim Aberle reacts to the surprise announcement that he has won a Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching award at Shelbyville High School on Friday, May 9.
Tim Aberle signs a poster for senior Kenna Prosser after winning a Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching award during an assembly at Shelbyville High School on Friday, May 9.
Tim Aberle poses for a picture with his wife and daughter after winning a Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching award at Shelbyville High School on Friday, May 9.

