2025 SSP Educational Foundation Silver Apple Award Winners

Congratulations to this year's South St. Paul Educational Foundation Silver Apple Award winners! Students are invited to nominate a South St. Paul Schools staff member as someone who has made a positive impact on their life either this school year or in the past. Each year up to three SSPPS staff members are honored.

Kaley Hedberg, Kaposia 4th Grade Teacher

Erika Nordstrom, Lincoln 4th Grade Teacher

Kris Weinfurtner, High School Math Teacher

About the Silver Apple Award

Don Bliss, class of 1950, established the Silver Apple Award in honor of his wife, Roxanne Waldhauser Bliss, class of 1951. During his career as a U. S. West Executive, Don would ask other executives who were the most influential people in their lives. Almost always a teacher would be one of the top influences. Most often, we have become adults before we realize the importance of a special teacher or staff member who has had a lasting influence on our lives. This endowed award was established to encourage students to appreciate educators or support staff who are especially important to them.