PHOTOS: 2025 Crystal Apples honor outstanding educators

Crystal Apple winner Lilia Reyes on stage at the Salem Convention Center on Thursday, May 29, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)

Teachers and school workers donned their best attire Thursday evening for a red carpet celebration recognizing outstanding educators at the Salem Convention Center.

A dozen educators were named winners of the 2025 Crystal Apple award from among 101 nominees.

Haley Lapanowski, Miller Elementary School teacher, was very excited to be a Crystal Apple nominee and walk the red carpet at the Salem Convention Center on Thursday, May 29, 2025. (LAURA TESLER/Special to Salem Reporter)
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