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.
July 2023
Thomas Crise, Chesapeake Bay Middle School
Thank you for being such an awesome teacher! CJ LOVES you and your class. He recently told me that he had to stay in your room for 3 hrs during testing, but that was ok because you are his favorite teacher. Middle school is scary and you helped make his [...]
Kalin Black, Old Mill Middle North
Thank you for being a wonderful teacher! You have an amazing way of engaging students and making sure that they are cared for. You have left a large impact on those that know you. Happy teacher appreciation week! You are truly a valued educator. -Talia M [...]
Stephanie Khoshtinat, Crofton Middle School
Thank you for being a great scientist. -Daniel Oliver S, Student Intern
Greg Mueller, Overlook Elementary
Greg, Thanks for all your hard work for and with the students of AACPS! -Jen, Brent, Luke and Emma Oliver S, Student Intern
Rochelle Weaver, Tyler Heights Elementary
You are the best PE Teacher. You stay after school once a week for Wednesday Wellness and I love all the imaginative activities you come up with to help us keep fit and have fun. -Dani Randall Oliver S, Student Intern
Lisa Haste, Four Seasons Elementary
Thank you for going above and beyond to make this year of learning fun and exciting for our daughter! She comes home excited to tell us all the things she’s learned! You are an amazing teacher who has a wonderful heart!! -The Coffelts Oliver [...]
Kristina Woo, Benfield Elementary
Thank you for all that you do! Audrey loves going to art class and looks forward to her interactions with you each week! I love hearing her talk about the projects you provide for them and how they are encouraged to be creative and use art to show their individual [...]
Cynthia Wrye, Benfield Elementary
Thank you for all that you do! From helping to navigate the 504 process, your encouragement of Audrey and the lunch group, this year has been so successful for Audrey! She has really enjoyed her interactions with you in the classroom and at lunch. We are grateful for all that [...]
Glenn Lentz, Severna Park Middle
Thank you for coordinating the dodgeball program this year! Our son, Owen Tong-Holcomb, had a great experience and looked forward to attending each week! He always had a fun story to share about what happened and said you were very encouraging. I think it was a big part of his [...]
Angela Carbone, Severna Park Middle
Thank you for all that you do! Owen has had a smooth transition to middle school in large part due to the amazing teachers he has had the opportunity to interact with. Thank you for encouraging him, while also challenging him, to take his education to the next level! We [...]