10.25.15 by msedblog MERIDIAN STAR: Golden Apple winner building rapport with her students The bonds of a close-knit family helped Magnolia Middle School math teacher Rhonda Burrage reach out beyond the call of duty to help students in the entire Meridian Public School District. Burrage’s efforts have earned her the Golden Apple Teacher of the Month award for the month of October. Burrage was surprised with the award at a school pep rally attended by her parents. “Everyone wants to be recognized for the good things they do and the accomplishments they make,” Burrage said. “So I was very shocked.” Having her parents there meant even more. Share this:EmailPrintFacebookLinkedInRedditTwitterGoogleTumblrPinterestPocket