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.
May 2023
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)! From, Mila and Estelle Shedlock"
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! From, Mila and Estelle Shedlock"
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 [...]
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 [...]
Laurel Holbrook, Germantown Elementary
"Dear Mrs. Holbrook, Thank you for walking me into school everyday and for our special handshake. From, Estelle"
Devyn Daugherty, Severn Elementary
"Ms. D, Thanks for being a great teacher. You are a lot of fun. Love, Addison"
Cherish Ruess, Annapolis Middle School
"Dearest Cherish, It is such an honor and a privilege to know you. I am constantly blown away by the capacity of your heart and the lengths that you go to show your students love and support and kindness. With every story I am filled with hope for the generations [...]