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
Jason Conti, Piney Orchard Elementary School
“Every summer our family waits for our student’s teacher assignments and each time, my biggest hope is that it’s one who will make my child comfortable and help them continue to be excited about learning. Mr. Conti has been a great fit for our third grader. Each day she comes [...]
Sandra Welsh, Arundel Middle School
“We are so grateful to Ms. Welsh for her support of our daughter Natalie this year. From after school tutoring sessions to weekly roadmaps that keep families informed, it’s clear she is dedicated to the success of her students. She has made our transition to middle school much easier!” The [...]
Jewel Jones, Glen Burnie Park Elementary
“Thank you for being good to me. Thank you for all the lessons that I learned. You are the best. I love you.” Caiden Joseph Macalma Reyes
Jill Knauer, Piney Orchard Elementary School
"Dear Mrs. Knauer, I am so grateful that JJ has you as his teacher. You have shown him so much kindness. You’ve taught him so much and helped him grow. I know you’ve made an impact on him as a person and how he feels about school and learning. Thank [...]
Ashley McCauley, Piney Orchard Elementary School
"Dear Mrs. McCauley, Thank you for being Marley’s teacher. You have been a great advocate for her and helping her get the resources that she needs. I thank you for that. You have helped her grow each day and become more comfortable in the classroom and with her peers in [...]
Rebecca Barnes, Rippling Woods Elementary
“I am so proud of all of your efforts and accomplishments at Rippling Woods. You are truly trying to change the world one student/school at a time. You put your heart into everything you do and this world is a better place because of it!“ Sandra Ferrer
Miranda Bouma, Waugh Chapel Elementary School
"Ms. Bouma is so great with my son! She is very patient and offers support to him when he is struggling. A teacher who is truly student focused, Ms. Bouma goes over and above to make sure her class is successful. And my son LOVES her! She is all kinds [...]
Karen Simpson, Waugh Chapel Elementary
"Mrs. Simpson Thank you so much for all your help and guidance with our daughter. We appreciate everything you have done for her and our family. Thanks!” Loveless Family
Alivia Clark, Waugh Chapel Elementary
"Ms. Clark, Thank you so much for everything you do for Quinn. She loves class so much and we have seen so much growth in her this year. We also thinks she wants to be adopted into your family:) Thanks!!!" Loveless Family
Jessica Burke, Solley Elementary
"Ms. Burke, Thank you for all that you do for your students every single day. They are lucky to have such and wonderful and caring teacher! You are AMAZING and I hope that you never forget that! " Victoria Paternostro