As we enter 2021, teachers across NE Kansas are still dealing with the pandemic. Some are instructing students in class, while others are using their computers to remote teach students. Our latest Crystal Apple winner has done a great job balancing both.

Mrs. Ally Figgs teaches ELA for Mater Dei Middle School in Topeka. She also serves as a homeroom advisor and fills in with administrative duties as needed.

Here is what her nominee said about her:

“Mrs. Figgs works extremely hard at making sure her students get a great education but also that they know that they are loved. She sets her expectations high knowing that all of the polishing will help her students shine. She has adjusted to COVID learning well, taking her 8th students to eat lunch outside and balancing remote and in classroom learners. She goes above and beyond to help. We even saw her helping carry a heavy load of books to aid smaller students. We love Mrs. Figgs.”

Ally is our first Crystal Apple recipient of 2021. She will receive a Crystal Apple award, along with some nice prizes from PRAIRIE BAND CASINO AND RESORT. Mater Dei Middle School will also be in the running for a $1,000 donation, which will be awarded sometime in January of 2022.

Majic wants to hear about all the outstanding educators across the area. CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE  and each month Majic will choose one educator to honor on-air and online. The educator will receive a Prairie Band Casino Prize Pack that includes an overnight stay, $100 to Three Fires Steakhouse,an $25 Embers voucher and $25 in Prairie Cash. Plus, a commemorative crystal apple award. Twelve monthly winners will be chosen and in January of 2021, one will be named Educator of the YEAR. The educator of the year will receive a $1000 donation to their school from Majic 107.7. Plus, Prairie Band Casino & Resort will award the educator of the year another prize pack ($100 in Prairie Cash, a $25 Embers vouchers, $100 to the steakhouse).