Ms. Burdette Keeps Me Successful
"I can say Ms. Burdette is a great teacher role model in my life and I look up to her and all the hard work she puts into her job and how much work she puts into her students."--Aaron, Grade 12, GBHS
A Familiar Face at Arundel High School
"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
"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
"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
"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!
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
"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!
"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!
"I’m thankful for the supportive fellow teachers and my students I work with daily!"--Beverly McFarland
Celebrating Our Student Artists of the Month
"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
"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
Valuing the Teacher-Parent Partnership
"I am thankful for teachers like Ms. Benny (6th grade advanced math) who take the time each week to send an email to parents to let us know what our kids are working on that week."--Cara Greene, Crofton Middle
Thankful for Our School
"We are so thankful that our daughter loves school!"--Jessica, Riviera Beach Elementary
Beyond Thankful for Our Shady Side Family
"They make everyday great for the students and really care about them! It’s like one big family at our school."--Julia Howes, Parent
Teaming Up with Marines to Advocate for Reading
"Here at Jessup Elementary School, we are advocates for our students to read every day but also enjoy reading! In the spirit of Veterans day we team up with a group of Marines from Fort Meade to read to the entire school."--Atalante Shay, Jessup Elementary