Rachel Johnston, Old Mill Middle South
You take your leadership role to heart and never back down from a challenge. You are always willing to help out and are truly an asset to the school!
Tim Gulley, Solley Elementary
Mr. Gulley stood out to us. He was able to grab the attention of the room without a microphone and was fun and energetic. From that moment, that is who Teagan said she wanted as her teacher.
Tonia Mason, Brooklyn Park Elementary
Thank you for being you with all your love and positive energy! You are our star!
Thank You Mrs. Pillow!
"On August 7, 2008 I heard the worst words a parent can hear, 'Your son has cancer.' I didn't know which end was up. I reached out to [his teacher] Mrs. Pillow to let her know of Tag's situation. I barely remember our conversation, I cried for most of it, but I do remember her saying, 'Jen, Tag will go to college. I guarantee it.' Those words were so comforting to me."--Jennifer G., Parent
Triple E Teachers: Using Project-Based Learning to Empower Students
Walking a Triple-E classroom can feel like a bit of a culture shock. The room is loud and students are all over the place: sitting on tables, lying on rugs, and curled up in bean bag chairs. But at the center of this "organized chaos" is a dynamic Triple-E teacher, empowering students to guide their own learning.
Wayne Shipley, Arundel High School, Class of 1962
Wayne’s lifelong love of the performing arts began on a high school dare. But over the course of his 30+ years as an English teacher in Anne Arundel County and, later, as an independent filmmaker, Wayne has shared his passion for literature and the arts to help his students—in and out of the classroom—find and follow their own visions for the future.
Giving Back with Help from My Guidance Counselor
My Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Lewis, takes time to help everyone with their needs. Even though she is extremely busy she will do anything you need. Like recently I wanted to open a club to help others that are less fortunate in the community and now our club, the Human Relations Committee, consists of 17 members in the group.
Maggie Leahy, Severna Park High School, Class of 2007
Maggie’s passion for helping others sparked long before high school, but it was at Severna Park that she learned how fundraising could help make that goal a reality. From organizing SPHS’ first Walk for Uganda to fundraising for a DC-based non-profit to prevent violence around the world, Maggie has spent her career using the skills she learned in school to follow her passion for helping others and do her part to make the world a better place.
“Our children wouldn’t be who they are without you!”
"Point Pleasant has been a great school for my daughter. Everyone from the teachers, to the office staff, Principal, assistant Principal and all the way to the custodial staff has always made me feel welcome!"--Lisa Gauger, Parent
Micro Center
Deadline: September 2, 2017.
Funds: Winner will receive a Flashforge Finder FDM 3D Printer and a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. In addition, the winning student’s school will receive a Flashforge Finder FDM 3D Printer and Raspberry Pi 3 Model B units for an entire classroom of up to 30 students.
Eligibility: Students age 13 and older.
Areas: Entrants must use @ microcenter and #RuleTheSchool as their tags when they post their response to the question.
Description: Micro Center solicits applications for the 2017 Micro Center Maker Student Contest. The contest invites students to tweet or post a response to the question “What would you make with a 3D printer and Raspberry Pi?
Contact: See website for online contact orm.
Web: www.microcenter.com/site/content/MakerStudentContest.aspx?rd=1
Pushing Myself to Explore the World Through my Signature Program
"Everything changed when I enrolled in the Global Communications and Public Affairs Signature Program my junior year. Through the GCPA program at South River, I developed from a good student into an outstanding student, from a confused teenager into a confident young woman. The class taught me how to handle myself in formal business environments, how to pursue a career that I am passionate about, how to network and create valuable connections, how to go out into the Real World ready for anything it can throw at me."--Juliana Boyle, SRHS Alum
Kinder Morgan Foundation
Deadline: Rolling
Funds: $1,000 (Min) / $5,000 (Max)
Eligibility: 501 (c)(3) non profit organizations, Public and private schools, and libraries
Description: The purpose of this program is to provide youth with opportunities to learn and grown, thus helping today’s science, math, and music students become the engineers, educators, and musicians who will supports the funding agency’s diverse communities for many years to come. This program funds projects that promote the academic and artistic interests of young people. Projects must benefit only K-12 children.
The program’s focus areas are academic projects, including tutoring, and arts education projects.
Funds must be used for project support only; however, libraries may apply for capital projects.
Eligibility is limited to applicants serving areas where Kinder Morgan operated. Refer to the Eligibility section for additional information.
Contact: Program Staff
(303) 914-7655
Mailing Address: Kinder Morgan Foundation, 370 Van Gordon Street, Lakewood, CO 80228
Email: km_foundation@kindermorgan.com
Contact Notes: Questions should be directed to the program staff.
Applications must be mailed or emailed to the appropriate address provided.
Information regarding the funding agency’s board of directors can be found online at
https://www.kindermorgan.com/pages/about_us
National Cristina Foundation
Deadline: Rolling
Funds: Unspecified
Eligibility: Local Governments, Non Profits, Schools/School Districts, and State Government
Description: The purpose of this program is to place eligible nonprofit and public agencies in a network to connect them to donors of used computer equipment. Equipment must be used to provide education, rehabilitation, job development, or training services to individuals with disabilities, the economically disadvantaged, or at-risk students. The funding agency encourages applicants to provide computer equipment to eligible individuals who might otherwise not have home access to computers.
Partners in the Cristina Foundation network are not guaranteed immediate placement of donated equipment.
Contact: Program Staff
(203) 863-9100
Mailing Address: National Cristina Foundation, 339 Lea Dr., West Chester, PA 19382
Email: www.cristina.org/contact-us
Website: www.cristina.org/become-partner
Halliburton Foundation
Deadline: Rolling
Funds: Unspecified
Eligibility: Local Government, Academic Institutions, Non Profits, and Schools/School Districts
Description: The purpose of this program is to support educational efforts, health-related projects, and health-related social service projects. Projects must demonstrate a benefit to the Halliburton Company and its employees, communities, and customers. Strong preference is given to organizations in areas where Halliburton has a significant presence as measured by facilities, employees, and customers. Refer to the Eligibility section for additional information.
Contact: Program Staff (713) 839-4818
Agency Address: Halliburton Foundation, Program Administrator, Plaza 1, 3320T, 3000 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E, Houston, TX 77032
Web: www.halliburton.com/en/-US/contact/default.page
Outdoor Education: Inspiring Tomorrow’s Environmental Changemakers
Outdoor education is an important part of every AACPS student's education. Recognizing the importance of getting students outside of the classroom, the Office of Environmental Literacy and Outdoor Education creates unique opportunities for students to get down and dirty as they explore the world around them. At the backbone of these programs is the dedicated Environmental Literacy and Outdoor Education team.