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
Austin Altizer, Four Seasons ES
Mr. Altizer I am very grateful that I have Mr. Altizer this year. He has given me a lot of help and tools that I need to be successful. I feel that he’s a really cool teacher and I really like having him this year. He’s always really funny and [...]
Meagan Waters, Southgate Elementary
Mrs. Waters, Thank you so much for all you do for Rylee and her classmates! Your passion for teaching and growing your students is evident in Rylee's enthusiasm for school, growth in reading, and LOVE for Science! Rylee loves having those early morning conversations with you and has already started [...]
Jessica Farr, Mills Parole Elementary School
Ms. Farr Happy teacher appreciation week mom! I hope your students know how amazing you are! You have so much love for them! Thanks for making aacps great! Love, Kate and James
Marina Fay, Piney Orchard Elementary School
Ms. Fay I cannot thank you enough for your amazing work with Aviel. I was so afraid of Kindergarten and everything that he might need and you treated him as if he were your own child. Your focused care and dedication to helping him grow has been unmatched in all of [...]
Lindsey Marucha, Sunset Elementary
Ms.Marucha, Thank you for being such a great role model and advocate for your students. You are definitely leaving amazing memories with Ryder and I’m sure all of your other students. You are definitely where you are meant to be. Hope you continue to change children’s lives for years to come. [...]
Tricia Irvin, Germantown Elementary
Dear Ms. Irvin, "Thank you for believing in me and helping me find great books to read. I love media." From, Mila Shedlock
Elaine Ramsburg, Germantown Elementary
Dear Ms. Ramsburg, "Thank you for helping us learn about art! We get to do such fun stuff and create awesome things!" From, Mila and Estelle Shedlock
Emily Verostic, Germantown Elementary
Dear Mrs. Verostic, "Thank you for talking to me and letting me have lunch bunches!" From, Mila
Stephanie Legacy, Germantown Elementary School
Dear Mrs. Legacy, "Thank you for teaching us new things and giving out brag tags! Thank you for being an awesome PE teacher!" From, Estelle and MIla
Kaydean Thomas, Brooklyn Park Elementary
“Thank you for your patience, commitment and willingness to go above and beyond the duties of a teacher to ensure my son’s success. You have been amazing and we appreciate continued support and dedication.” Tanae’ Wade