Check out what’s going on in the four areas AACPS Division of Academics & Strategic Initiatives (ASI): Curriculum & Instruction (C&I); Advanced Studies & Programs (ASP); Partnerships, Development& Marketing (PDM); and Professional Growth & Development (PGD). Throughout the year, this page will feature highlights on professional development opportunities, curricular support, grant and engagement opportunities, Triple E updates, instructional strategies, awards & recognitions, Programs of Choice offerings, and family outreach events.
July 2023
Bridget Holliday, Sunset Elementary
For Teacher Appreciation Week, I’d like to give a big shout out to you, Ms. Holliday. As parents, we send our children to school every day in the hopes that they get a teacher that genuinely cares about them and treats them with love and kindness, even on the days [...]
Chad Skeele, Germantown Elementary
Dear Mr. Skeele, Thank you for being an awesome Principal and for always being so nice. Happy Principal's Day (a week late)! -Mila and Estelle Shedlock Oliver S, Student Intern
Tiffany Foster, Germantown Elementary
Dear Mrs. Foster, Thank you for being an awesome principal and for always giving us nice compliments! Happy School Principal's Day! -Mila and Estelle Shedlock Oliver S, Student Intern
Alexis Haab, Lake Shore Elementary School
Thank you Mrs. Haab for being a wonderful teacher to Mason. He is excited to come to school everyday and is thriving. You definitely provide a safe and positive learning environment for all your students. You go above and beyond your everyday tasks as a teacher and provide support to [...]
Madison Jamison, Shady Side Elementary
My daughter has been having some self esteem issues, and anxiety. I mentioned this to Mrs. Jamison and she has been awesome reassuring my kid she is doing a great job! She is one of her favorite teachers because of her positive attitude. I appreciate her taking that little extra [...]
Todd Christopher, Chesapeake Bay Middle School
Dear Mr. Christopher We want you to know that your hard work, dedication, and passion for teaching are genuinely appreciated! Thanks for dealing with us! -Jason S & Joe D Oliver S, Student Intern
Jessica Overstreet, Severn Elementary
Thank you SO much Mrs. Overstreet for all that you do for our daughter and her classmates in PreK! We are so grateful that Charlotte's very first teacher is so amazing, caring, and thoughtful. We love hearing about all the fun and exciting ways Charlotte learns in class every day [...]
Madison Snyder, Severn Elementary
Dear Ms. Snyder, We want to share how thankful we are for everything you've done for Elinor this year. We weren't sure at the beginning of the year how she would do with the transition to Kindergarten, but we've seen her grow and blossom into a little girl who really [...]
Delanie Tompkins, Lothian Elementary
Thank you so much for a wonderful year of teaching our 5th grader. 5th is a tough year as the children prepare for middle school and we appreciate you beyond words. You rock. I know our child will remember her 5th grade year and a big part of that will [...]
Stefanie Moscati, Piney Orchard Elementary School
We want to say a heartfelt “Thank You” for all your support, dedication, patience, kindness, and hard work teaching. We want to tell you that my daughter will have fond memories of this year of study throughout her life."Your job is stressful." And yet, you are always attentive and understanding. [...]