Golden Apple 1/16/13

The Northwestern School District is where we found this week's Golden Apple Award winner.

Jet 24's Lou Baxter and company surprised a 5th grade teacher at Springfield Elementary School.

Ben Brozich teaches fifth grade at Springfield Elementary School in western Erie County. While he was a little league coach in college, he discovered he loved working with kids. After 12 years in the classroom, it's still his passion.

Ben Brozich, Golden Apple Award winner, said: "Seeing kids ...is really what gives you the motivation."

A student will have many teachers, but only a few will stand out. The student nominator says Mr. Brozich will be one of those teachers.

Breeya McCarthy-Hammer, student nominator, said: "Well, he always acts like family. And when we need him, he's there."

So how does a teacher become that special teacher? The teacher to be remembered?

Ben Brozich: "Just try to teach them like they're people ... test score."

Ben: "Try your best. Just get an 'A'."

Dr. Nomsa Geleta, Edinboro University, said:  "They are coming in with a purpose...made an impact on one."

Congratulations to Mr. Ben Brozich, this week's Jet 24 and Edinboro University Golden Apple Award winner.

In East Springfield, Lou Baxter, Jet 24, Action News.

To nominate that one special teacher at your school, go to yourerie.com and click on the contest page.