Rachel Werderits
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Lakeview Teacher Who Left Chalk Messages For Students During Pandemic Wins Golden Apple Award
Rachel Werderits, a sixth-grade teacher at St. Andrew School, was surprised with the prestigious award Tuesday. Golden Apple winners get $5,000 and a Northwestern University sabbatical.
Lakeview Teacher Who Wrote Chalk Messages Outside Students’ Homes During Pandemic Is Golden Apple Finalist
Rachel Werderits, a sixth-grade teacher at St. Andrew School, is adored by her students for setting high expectations while making the classroom a fun place to learn.