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 2020

Looking Back on My Career with Gratitude

May 18th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Ruther Park Eason, Specialty Schools|

"I started at Ruth Parker Eason 22 years ago... I have loved my time at this school, but I hadn’t always known that I wanted to be a teacher."--Patty Tita, ECI Teacher, Ruth Parker Eason

Inspiring My Passion for Science & Teaching

May 18th, 2020|Northeast HS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Mr. Imwold, I just wanted to thank you for all you have done for me when I was still in high school sitting in your AP environmental science class all the way up to now when I am a soon be senior in college at UMBC studying to be a high school biology teacher myself!"--Mackenzie Jones, Alumni, Northeast High School

A “Secret Super Hero” of a Math Teacher

May 18th, 2020|Crofton MS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Mrs. Arnett, I'm pretty sure is a secret super hero. I mention math at home and it's like I'm trying to feed my teen liver, she on the other hand has taught math and is doing some pretty great elearning lessons to make sure he keeps learning."--Katherine Moore, Parent, Corfton Middle

First Your Student, Now Your Colleague–Thank You!

May 18th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Riviera Beach ES, Teacher Appreciation|

"When I think of you, Ms. Flohr, I think of the most hardworking and dedicated educator I have ever met."--Laura Frank, Former Student & Colleague, Riviera Beach Elementary School

Thank you, Ms. Abraham!

May 18th, 2020|Jacobsville ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Ms. Abraham connects with her students in so many ways and takes the time to really get to know them."--Jen Vedrani, Parent, Jacobsville Elementary

June 2023

February 2023

Annapolis Middle Celebrates Black History Month with the community

February 21st, 2023|Annapolis MS, Annapolis Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees|

"It was great to see and feel the community valued having this event"--Breanna Walker, Teacher

May 2020

A Lot of Gratitude for the Family at Georgetown East

May 18th, 2020|Annapolis Stories, Georgetown East ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

" I feel a lot gratitude for the school & teachers. They are very important part of my kids' life and family."--Ingrid Sandy, Parent of former students

Growing My Daughter’s Love of Reading

May 18th, 2020|Old Mill North MS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Your English class was filled with laughs, great books, higher order thinking and high expectations for writing."--The Tello Family

We Appreciate You, Mr. Boorman!

May 18th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Severna Park HS, Teacher Appreciation|

"Thank you to Arthur Boorman, Special Education teacher at Severna Park High School, for the extra effort during this challenging transition to online learning."--Teresita Saff, Parent