AACPS Stories about students

Spreading Joy Throughout the Community

May 10th, 2021|Jessup ES, Meade HS, Meade MS, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni|

"I want to help everyone in our community to celebrate life, and I strongly believe that there are moments to be thankful for everyday. "--Kendra Eden, Sweet Eden Bakeshop

Inspiring My Passion for Science & Teaching

May 18th, 2020|Northeast HS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Mr. Imwold, I just wanted to thank you for all you have done for me when I was still in high school sitting in your AP environmental science class all the way up to now when I am a soon be senior in college at UMBC studying to be a high school biology teacher myself!"--Mackenzie Jones, Alumni, Northeast High School

First Your Student, Now Your Colleague–Thank You!

May 18th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Riviera Beach ES, Teacher Appreciation|

"When I think of you, Ms. Flohr, I think of the most hardworking and dedicated educator I have ever met."--Laura Frank, Former Student & Colleague, Riviera Beach Elementary School

Picking Up Where I Left Off: My Journey with AACPS

January 21st, 2020|Annapolis HS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Rolling Knolls ES, Seven Oaks ES|

"My journey with AACPS had picked up where I left off, switching roles from student to teacher. I'm happily continuing my journey, and hope I end up having a strong impact on my students, just as my teachers had on me."--Tiffany Pfeiffer, AACPS Teacher & Alum

Supporting Evan to “become the man he was meant to be”

November 8th, 2019|Millersville ES, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees|

When Evan was diagnosed with autism as a toddler in 1995, his mother, Andrea, recalls his doctor’s grim words: “Go home and mourn the loss of a normal child.” Fortunately, Andrea then met the director of her local Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) early intervention program, who offered another memorable piece of advice: “You’ll have to invent Evan’s future.”--Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council

Overcoming My Fear of Math with Mr. Fornaro’s Encouragement

September 17th, 2019|Glen Burnie HS, Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Teacher Appreciation|

"Mr. Fornaro at Glen Burnie High School was one of the educators who taught me to believe in myself, to never turn away from a challenge."--Bri Barone, Glen Burnie High School Alum

“Thanks Mrs. Windsor for looking out for my dude.”

September 6th, 2019|Glen Burnie Stories, Glendale ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Community, Our Employees|

"Mrs. Windsor is a big part of the reason that the first day of school went so well for Will."--LaVonne Doucette, Relative, Glendale Elementary School & Marley Middle School

Want to improve your office? Host a student intern!

September 4th, 2019|Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Severna Park HS, Severna Park Stories|

"High school kids are funny and bright and creative and savvy and as interns, we get to know them and their stories. Having them in our office reminds us why our work matters–and what we do is better because of it."--Lauren Grey-Hawkins, AACPS Employee & Internship Supervisor

You Can Always Count on Mrs. Addison

August 23rd, 2019|Glen Burnie HS, Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Teacher Appreciation|

"Mrs. Addison always motivates and pushes her students to the fullest and to their highest potential."--Jeremiah Thomas, Alum

Finding a Home in AACPS

August 23rd, 2019|Freetown ES, Old Mill HS, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Severna Park HS, Severna Park Stories, Teacher Appreciation|

"There was never anywhere else I wanted to teach! Anne Arundel County Public Schools were my home when I was younger and are still my home away from home as a teacher!"--Cameron Kenny, AACPS Teacher & Alum

Learning life-long skills at the Café @ Maryland Hall

August 8th, 2019|Cafe at Maryland Hall, CAT-South, CAT-South, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Severna Park HS, Severna Park Stories|

"At CAT-South and at the Café, you have students from lots of areas of the county coming together, which gives you a lot of different perspectives and a lot of different backgrounds." Isabella Nguyen, CAT-South Alumn

Katie Wilhelm Smith, South River High School, Class of 1998

July 2nd, 2019|Our Alumni, South River Stories, Then & Now|

Fox45, National Geographic, and now TLC—Katie has spent her career sharing stories through video and television. That passion was ignited at South River High School, where she learned the writing skills to tell a story and was given the freedom to be herself on and off camera.

Guiding My Love of Teaching

May 29th, 2019|Chesapeake Stories, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Thanks for being a supportive and safe environment to recognize my love of teaching!"

Thank You for Being So Impactful in My Life

May 23rd, 2019|Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"A huge thank you to Mr. Keener for always providing not just educational support for his students, but emotional support as well."

One of the most influential teachers I have ever had

May 6th, 2019|Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Your classroom was always a joy to be in. It was a place where I could be proud of my accomplishments, and more importantly, proud of myself."