About Louis Nesbitt

Louis is the Business and Development Specialist for the Division of Partnerships, Development, and Marketing.

“How prepared students are for college or careers depends on what they get from the school system, and we want to be a part of that.”

January 17th, 2016|Annapolis Stories, Arundel Stories, Broadneck Stories, Chesapeake Stories, Glen Burnie Stories, Meade Stories, North County Stories, Northeast Stories, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Severna Park Stories, South River Stories, Southern Stories|

"As a credit union focused on helping members of the educational community achieve their financial dreams, the fundamental belief in the power and importance of giving back is at the core of everything the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union does. Throughout Maryland, this organization works with seven different public school systems and three community colleges to support education at all levels." --Vic Samuels

“I remember this meeting so well because it was the first meeting in the program that would change my life. “

January 15th, 2016|Annapolis HS, Annapolis Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni|

"Ever since this first meeting I have been heavily involved with the Change-Engineering Signature Program. Mr. Elston has helped me in many different ways to accomplish my dream, like introducing me to congressman and many State Delegates. I truly believe if a student has someone like Mr. Elston in their life the things they can accomplish will be outstanding. " --Josh Lewis

“Students crave relevance to the academics that they are learning. Community members bring that relevance by sharing their personal and professional experiences with the students.”

January 15th, 2016|Annapolis HS, Annapolis Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

"My passion is with the Signature Programs in the high schools. These themed programs engage students in real world experiences, teaching them soft skills that are not always part of the standard curriculum." --Bruce Morgenstern

“In high school I learned that labels don’t mean anything. It’s not about what is on the outside, it’s what makes up our inner soul.”

January 15th, 2016|Arundel High School, Arundel Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni|

"Don't allow yourself to conform to your surrounding environment, keep pushing yourself to become a better person and never forget your true identity. Always remember everyone is fighting their own battle." --Aly Danick

“That special relationship, and friendship, helped begin me on my way to becoming the man with the confidence to believe in himself as I moved from lawyer to legislator to judge.”

January 14th, 2016|North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni|

"Thus began my friendship with what quickly became the first adult to take me seriously as a peer. For the first time in my life, I could argue with an adult who took me seriously. And it was at Andover that teachers like that history teacher did that for me. Without them, I would not be who I am. I owe them a lot." --Mike Burns

Mr. Collins Sparked My Passion for Teaching

January 13th, 2016|Chesapeake HS, Chesapeake Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Severna Park ES, Severna Park Stories, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher of the Year|

"As I look back on why I am the teacher I am today, I think of one man who truly was an inspiration to all who walked through the doors of Chesapeake High School." --Jennie Merrill, SPES

Fostering the STEM Spirit

January 11th, 2016|Old Mill South MS, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

"Over the course of the last two school years, Mr. Jim Windgassen, Fellow Engineer from the Northrop Grumman Underseas Systems Division, Annapolis, MD has made engineering a reality for over 125 middle school students at Old Mill Middle South. Not only did he dedicate his time and expertise, he donated materials, secured a substantial grant, sought out donations, and oversaw the implementation of each of these builds." --Jim Windgassen

“I experienced first-hand how the AVID program benefited students.”

January 11th, 2016|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Severna Park MS, Severna Park Stories|

"It is very fulfilling for me to observe the enthusiasm of AACPS teachers as they incorporate AVID strategies into their teaching and share their success in the classroom. In essence, I see that AVID builds confidence in both students and teachers!" --MaryAnn Orso

“What we’re really doing is growing a community…that says education is important to us”

January 10th, 2016|Annapolis Stories, Broadneck Stories, Chesapeake Stories, Glen Burnie Stories, Meade Stories, Northeast Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

"No matter whether we're a private individual, private organization, or civic organization, we have a responsibility to be good citizens and do what we can to make sure the next generation grows up and is successful." --Joe Van Deuren

January: Office of School & Family Partnerships

January 6th, 2016|AACPS Monthly Showcases|

January’s Monthly Showcase focuses on the Office of School and Family Partnerships. The office’s mission is to support Anne Arundel County Public Schools goals by encouraging collaborative relationships among families, community members and schools. The specific goals of this office include:

  • Facilitate meaningful, two-way communication among families, community members and schools
  • Develop, implement and monitor training for families to support student success
  • Provide training and assistance to schools family and community outreach efforts
  • Support and encourage community partnerships

For more information about specific topics this office addresses see the links below:

Community Connections
English Language Learner (ELL) Outreach
Support to Schools & Volunteer Information
Parent Resources & Support to Families

For more information about this office contact Teresa Tudor, Sr. Manager of School & Family Partnerships at 410-222-5414, ttudor@aacps.org.

Investing in Our Future

December 2nd, 2015|Behind the Scenes@AACPS, What's New|

Across AACPS, there are thousands of employees who give their time and energy to help make sure our students can meet their fullest potential. But even this dedicated team cannot do it alone and AACPS depends on countless individuals and businesses who give their time, talent, and money to support our students and our schools. This month we ask why the community should invest in the future of our students.

November: Office of Equity and Accelerated Student Achievement

November 10th, 2015|AACPS Monthly Showcases|

November’s showcase focuses on the Office of Equity and Accelerated Student Achievement (OEASA). The OEASA team, which includes Title I, is working hard behind the scenes each and every day to engage, empower, and educate ALL students to reach their highest potential. By supporting principals, equity liaisons, teachers, families, and community organizations, all schools are encouraged to create a positive growth mindset culture that promotes the belief that every child can learn and grow with dedication and hard work.

Equity Liaisons: Everybody’s Cheerleader

November 2nd, 2015|Behind the Scenes@AACPS, What's New|

Each day 81,000 children come to school with one goal—receive the best education possible. To reach this goal, students need more than strong academic programs; they need to know they are seen as individuals, each with a unique background and unique potential, and they need to know that their school wants to do whatever it can to serve them. In short, they need Equity Liaisons.

LDI Project Archive

October 8th, 2015|Uncategorized|

AACPS is developing an online archive of our past Leadership Development Institute Class Projects to capture the great ideas that have been generated by you and your LDI cohort members. Please use the below form to share information about your project.

We are asking each LDI graduate to complete this survey, even if they were part of a multi-person team. This information will be combined within our final archive.

Café Managers: Serving Education Every Day

September 30th, 2015|Behind the Scenes@AACPS, What's New|

Want the recipe for the perfect Café Manager? Start with a passion for serving nutritious food, add a heaping spoonful of business savvy, and combine with a compassion for all students.