We are very pleased to announce that ISW has hired Todd Apple to teach in our Upper Elementary and Middle School programs next year.
Todd is an 11 year veteran of the Air Force and Air National Guard and a graduate of the University of Maryland University College with a BS in Management Studies. Over the past 25 years, he has lived in numerous countries and has been a director and participant in community theater all over the world. In 2005, Todd served as the PK-5th grade music teacher and the middle and high school drama and music teacher for two years at the International School of Panama. After Panama, Todd dedicated four years as a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math instructor for 5th graders with the Department of Defense Starbase program both in West Virginia and Hawaii. Since 2008, Todd and his wife, Theresa, have run their own youth nonprofit, Apple Creative Theater, focusing on theater with children 10-18 years old.
We got to know Todd this year when he served as a long-term substitute for a faculty member on maternity leave. He did an amazing job with very little notice when the maternity leave commenced far earlier than expected. He has earned our respect and gratitude! Next year at ISW, Todd will be teaching science and working with our humanities and performing arts programs. Adults and students alike are very excited to see what Mr. Todd brings to our little school next year.