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.
August 2020
Encouraging Students to Explore
Stacy Kearns I am an AACPS: Teacher, Severn River Middle School | 2020 Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist Adolescence is a challenging time for many students. Adolescence can also be a time of immense personal growth. Our job as educators is to prepare students to participate as constructive [...]
Celebrating Differences, Adapting to Change, and Finding Success
Welcome to Camp Kramer! We are a family that starts each day with hugs, high fives, and a bonfire (community circle).
Advocating for Students
One of the most fundamental roles of an educator is that of an advocate.
Teaching Student’s that Kindness Matters
I believe all students can learn within an environment where kindness matters and they feel safe to take risks.
Raising Teacher Expectations and Empathy
I believe that every student should be challenged through the use of differentiated instruction, high teacher expectations and empathy.
Building Supportive Relationships with Students
I believe building relationships with my students is the most crucial part of the job.
Providing Students the Unlimited Ability to Succeed
My philosophy of education is that all children have the unlimited ability to succeed.
Providing Life-Changing Moments for Students
Effective teaching starts with establishing positive personal relationships.
Creativity Connects Inclusive Communities
Chesapeake Arts Center’s (CAC) partnership with Ruth Parker Eason School has grown to support our students and schools in many ways.
April 2023
AMS National Junior Honor Society Inducts 60 Students
The induction ceremony was a proud moment for both the students and their families. It's a testament to their hard work and dedication to their academic and personal growth.