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
Cortea Bess-Foreman, Old Mill Middle South
Dear Ms.Bess-Foreman, I’d like to send a thank you for everything you do at OMMS! Class is always so much fun! I’ve learned so much from finance, to cooking safety. So many of the things you teach us affect our day to day lives and I didn’t even notice. Thank [...]
Julia Northrop , Old Mill Middle South
Dear Ms.Northrop, I want to thank you for everything you do in Spanish class. I’ve developed my spanish so much this year and can often piece together sentences by fluent speakers. You make class so engaging and keep everyone busy. Thank you for everything!! -Karlyana Beverly [...]
Vanessa Jackson, Old Mill Middle South
Dear Ms.Jackson, Thank you so much for everything you do! English class has been so much fun this year and so much more enjoyable! I’ve developed so much over this year because of everything you do. So, thank you!! -Karlyana Beverly Oliver [...]
Pamela Ray, Folger McKinsey
Thank you, Mrs. Ray for all you do! You are amazing and never give up! Thanks for being the best 2nd grade teacher!! -Val Shinnamon Oliver S, Student Intern
Jennifer Noord, Rolling Knolls
Dear Mrs. Noord, thank you for being my teacher! You make me feel happy every time I go to school! -Stella Oliver S, Student Intern
Jessica Angelo, Glen Burnie High School
Your dad and I are very proud of the woman and teacher you are. You give your students 110% in everything you do. No one has any idea how much time and money you have personally invested so that all of your students can have what is needed. You are [...]
Olivia Locher, Solley Elementary School
We cannot praise Mrs. Locher enough! She is currently the long term sub in my son's classroom. My son talks about how amazing she is every single day! He loves his time with her and begs for her to be his teacher next year. She’s gone out of her way [...]
Brittany Lawyer, Ridgeway Elementary
I am beyond proud of you for stepping into this TA position. You are making a difference in your students' lives and you truly are right where you belong. -Anon Oliver S, Student Intern
Victoria Prevo, Point Pleasant Elementary
Thank you sooo much for being such an amazing teacher! You make everyday learning fun for Kennedy. She enjoys lunch bunches so much. She is always looking forward to going to school because of you. Thanks for all that you do! -Rachel and Kennedy Davis [...]
Kristen Sym, Ridgeway Elementary
Ms. Sym, There’s not enough room here to show our appreciation. I was so nervous over the summer before 5th grade, not knowing who our teacher was or what to expect. I already knew you were great from my oldest being in the STEM club a few years back, and [...]