Golden Apple: Jessica Hutchinson, Edinboro Elementary School
Laura K. Thompson
Laura K. Thompson
Bureau Chief · Erie, PA
Laura has over 15 years of reporting experience, having previously worked at the Erie Times-News. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Penn State University and has dedicated her career to telling the stories of local communities. Her leadership in the newsroom is marked by her commitment to ethical reporting and community engagement.
More from Laura →Bureau Chief · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM · 1 min read
Jessica Hutchison, a third-grade teacher at Edinboro Elementary School, has received her second Golden Apple Award. The award is presented by JET Action News and PennWest University, with an accompanying gift provided by Big Ideas Learning. Hutchison has taught in the same third-grade classroom for 19 years. Although she initially considered careers as a hairstylist [...]