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

Providing Unconditional Love in the Classroom

August 6th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year, Waugh Chapel ES|

My teaching philosophy begins and ends with unconditional love.

The Value of a Teacher

August 4th, 2020|Glendale ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

I believe that every child has a story and it is my commitment to know and value every story.

Passion for Motivating Students

August 4th, 2020|Brooklyn Park ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

Nisa's passion for motivating students started in the 4th grade.

Encouraging Students to Explore

August 4th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Severn River MS, Teacher of the Year|

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

August 4th, 2020|Linthicum ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

Welcome to Camp Kramer! We are a family that starts each day with hugs, high fives, and a bonfire (community circle).

Advocating for Students

August 4th, 2020|Annapolis HS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

One of the most fundamental roles of an educator is that of an advocate. 

Teaching Student’s that Kindness Matters

August 4th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Shipley's Choice ES, Teacher of the Year|

I believe all students can learn within an environment where kindness matters and they feel safe to take risks.

Raising Teacher Expectations and Empathy

August 4th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Point Pleasant ES, Teacher of the Year|

I believe that every student should be challenged through the use of differentiated instruction, high teacher expectations and empathy.

Building Supportive Relationships with Students

August 4th, 2020|Marley MS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

I believe building relationships with my students is the most crucial part of the job.

Providing Students the Unlimited Ability to Succeed

August 4th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Riviera Beach ES, Teacher of the Year|

My philosophy of education is that all children have the unlimited ability to succeed.