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
Marcie Balderson, Piney Orchard Elementary School
Dear Mrs. Balderson, Thank you for making an impact on Delaney last year - she still talks about how fun kindergarten was! -The Carrolls Oliver S, Student Intern
Mallory Cramer, Waugh Chapel Elementary School
Dear Ms. Cramer, Thank you for helping Delaney learn and grow this year! -The Carrolls Oliver S, Student Intern
Tamba Elliott, South Shore Elementary
Ms. Elliott-thank you for continuing to inspire, grow and lead our teachers and students! I am so thankful I got to experience your light and leadership at Ridgeway Elementary! I will forever practice Meraki due to you and Dr. Prater! Way to be #aacpsawesome. -Jaymika Denise Mitchell [...]
Hannah Morris, Marley Elementary
The best teachers teach from the heart, not from the book. Thank you for being a wonderful teacher! The relationships you build with your students truly shape them in the classroom and in the world! Way to be #aacpsawesome! -Jaymika Mitchell Oliver S, Student Intern
Lisa Horner, Waugh Chapel Elementary School
Thank you for being a good and nice teacher. Thank you for letting us do word searches after we finish our work. Thank you for helping me to read better. -Declan Connelly Oliver S, Student Intern
Kim Drake, Tracey’s Elementary
Thank you for always helping Anna remember her strengths. Thank you for your advocacy for both of our girls. You have made a huge difference for both girls. You also made school enjoyable again for Anna. -The Fultz’s Oliver S, Student Intern
Annamaria Basile, Arnold Elementary
Thank you Ms. Basile for being my favorite teacher. Thank you for letting us check books out of the library. You always know what books to save for me and that makes me feel special. Thank you for all you do. -Brady Ebersberger Oliver S, [...]
Stacey Curry, Arnold Elementary
Thank you Mrs.Curry for being an amazing teacher for Evan! He loves you and your class! He comes home everyday and tells us all the exciting new things he has learned! Thank you for being positive, patient and kind! We are so thankful for you! -Lauren Ebersberger [...]
Maura Bayly, Belvedere Elementary School
We are thankful every day that when we drop Claire off at school we know she is going to have a fun day filled with learning and laughter. It puts us at ease that she has a teacher that truly cares about our daughter and looks for all the good [...]
Shirley Wais, Glen Burnie High School
Hi Mrs. Wais I know I’m not a student anymore but I wanted to take the time to thank you for all you have done for me. You showed me I can do anything I believe in. You were there for me in the darkest times. Every day of your [...]