Golden Apple – J.B. Campbell

January 2023

Jae Ardoin

Math teacher J.B Campbell is January’s Golden Apple recipient. He was selected by last month’s recipient Susan King for his helpfulness in the classroom.

Math teacher J.B. Campbell is January’s Golden Apple recipient. He was selected by last month’s recipient Susan King.

“I have always known that he was a really good teacher, but I heard students say such nice things about him,” King said. “He’s really there for students and really dedicated to helping them understand what can be complicated material.” 

Campbell’s approach in the classroom is to make learning fun while also having students understand what they are learning. He hopes he can pass the enjoyment of the material on to his students.

“I try to make it all about the learning,” Campbell said. “I enjoy getting to know students and working with them to build them up into better learners.”

Campbell has a degree from the University of Georgia in math education. Campbell also has a master’s degree and a specialist degree in instructional technology from the University of West Georgia. 

He has worked at Starr’s Mill since graduating from UGA in 1999.

Currently, Campbell teaches Algebra 2, AP Calculus BC, and Accelerated Pre-Calculus. 

“I especially enjoy teaching calculus but it’s because of the kids that are in there,” Campbell said. “It’s just a lot of fun to teach them something they’ve never seen before.”

Campbell will receive $100 from Farmers Insurance to spend on curriculum or instruction. He will also receive a free large pizza from Buck’s Pizza, a gift certificate to Lisa’s Creperie in Senoia, and a free haircut from Mane Hair in Peachtree City.