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
Katelyn Latorre, North Glen Elementary
Thank you for being the best teacher ever. You are very understanding and patient. Happy teacher appreciation week❤! -Jaiden Mitchell Oliver S, Student Intern
Liz Davidson, Crofton Middle School
Dear Ms. Davidson, Thank you for being the best teacher ever (don't tell anyone but you're my favorite teacher)! I hope you have a great teacher appreciation week! -Aubrey Austin Oliver S, Student Intern
Jill Grimm, Crofton Middle School
Dear Miss Grimm, Thanks for being one of the best teachers ever! I hope you have a great teacher appreciation week! -Aubrey Austin Oliver S, Student Intern
Julie Dennis, Waugh Chapel Elementary
Hi Ms. Dennis, You are a great Art teacher. I hope that I have you next year. I love the crafts that you do and I just wanted to say that you are so, so amazing at crafts. And you are an amazing painter! Love, Tess [...]
Julie Maine, Waugh Chapel Elementary
Hi Mrs. Maine, I am glad that you are my teacher. I like how you are thoughtful and patient; you have a lot of creative ideas to help us learn more. I like how you are a good balance between being strict and nice. Love, Dean [...]
Kristy Fidyk, Central Middle
You're an awesome STEM DC who goes above and beyond to make the STEM program at CMS so great! All of the guest speakers that visit and get field experiences would not be possible without your hard work and dedication. Thank you for all that you do! -Jess [...]
Allyson Sapherstein, Piney Orchard Elementary School
Thank you so much for encouraging Lilly’s artistic flair. She absolutely loves art of all kinds. You are a bright spot of Lilly’s week!!! -Lilly Chan and Parents Oliver S, Student Intern
Peggy Sieber, Central Middle
You're an awesome teacher that goes above and beyond for your students. The students are so lucky to have a teacher that cares so much. Thanks for all that you do! -Jess Oliver S, Student Intern
Holly Bivens, Chesapeake High
You're an awesome teacher who goes above and beyond for your students as well as other teachers, staff, and admin. Thank you for all that you do to make Chesapeake High great! -Jess Oliver S, Student Intern
Karrisa Brown, Crofton High School
Happy Teacher Appreciation! Thank you for being an awesome English teacher and making the class fun for me! Love, Annalise Schwarz Oliver S, Student Intern