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.

January 2020

A Familiar Face at Arundel High School

January 22nd, 2020|Arundel High School, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Ms. Amanda Hernandez (now Coursey) was Noah’s Kindergarten teacher and Tommy’s first grade teacher. ... Now they get to see her every day at Arundel High School!"--The Bell Family

Briana Gresko: Inspiring My Daughters’ Musical Journeys

January 22nd, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Southern HS, Teacher Appreciation|

"She inspired them to audition for All-County, All-State, Solo and Ensemble, and even All-Eastern...She was always kind and caring to both girls, and they both saw her as their mentor and coach."--Melinda Keenan, Parent of Former AACPS Students

Lauren Walker: Guiding Daughters’ Love of Music

January 22nd, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Southern MS, Teacher Appreciation|

"Both my daughters are in college now for music, and our family was blessed with strong music teachers in their lives who inspired and guided them."--Melinda Keenan, Parent

Picking Up Where I Left Off: My Journey with AACPS

January 21st, 2020|Annapolis HS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Rolling Knolls ES, Seven Oaks ES|

"My journey with AACPS had picked up where I left off, switching roles from student to teacher. I'm happily continuing my journey, and hope I end up having a strong impact on my students, just as my teachers had on me."--Tiffany Pfeiffer, AACPS Teacher & Alum

Welcome to the Family Involvement Conference!

January 21st, 2020|North County HS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Students|

On November 16th, the 2019 Family Involvement Conference took place at AACC. The conference is an annual event that welcomes families, community members, and educators to participate in interactive workshops and discussions pertaining to the children and youth of AACPS. The theme of this year’s conference, “All Means All: Embracing and Learning Through Our Diversity,” highlights how families can discuss cultural, social or economic differences in a healthy way.

Finding a Profession to Match My Passion

January 21st, 2020|Old Mill South MS, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees|

"Walking into the doors of Old Mill Middle South in the summer of 2017 I didn't know what to expect. All I knew was I finally had found a career that fits my purpose in life of making a difference."--Derrick Wallace, Behavior Advocate

A Fun Place to Work–Every Part of the Day!

January 21st, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Southern Stories, Tracey's ES|

"I'm thankful for amazing staff members who make car rider line a fun place during morning drop off!"--Casey Lee, Tracey's Elementary

Thank you, SPHS!

January 21st, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Severna Park HS, Severna Park Stories|

"I’m thankful for the supportive fellow teachers and my students I work with daily!"--Beverly McFarland

December 2019

Celebrating Our Student Artists of the Month

December 9th, 2019|Chesapeake Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Pasadena ES|

"Each month one student in every class at Pasadena Elementary is selected to be the 'Artist of the Month' and their artwork is displayed on a special bulletin board in the main hallway."--Karen O'Boyle, Pasadena Elementary

Many Thanks to a Great Administrator

December 9th, 2019|Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Richard Henry Lee ES|

"I'm grateful for one of the best administrators this county has to offer: Principal Koennel at Richard Henry Lee."--Erika Scarce, Richard Henry Lee