2023 Rising Star at Bates Middle – Stephaen Hood
The kids talk to each other and say "wait, Mr. Hood sings too?"
2023 Rising Star at Seven Oaks Elementary – Kayla Lugo
"Your feelings are valid, but so are my rules."
2022 Teacher of the Year Reflects on the Year and Looks Forward to the Future
If you want happiness for a lifetime. Help someone in the next generation.
Empowering Self-Worth and Peer Mentoring: Meet the Tyler Heights Elementary School Second Grade Teacher Who is a Finalist for Teacher of the Year
The heart of teaching is our kids. The future of the world is in this classroom. What we do now is building moral human beings.
From Lab Coat to Superteacher: Meet the Magothy River Middle School Science Teacher Named Finalist for Teacher of the Year
The first thing would be to tell myself, You’ve Got This! Have fun and if you aren’t enjoying your lessons, neither are the students. Be creative and make changes. The kids like to know you are human, so if you make a mistake, it’s ok
Teaching Mindfulness and Wellness: Meet the Teacher of the Year Finalist from South Shore Elementary School
You have an opportunity to be a changemaker. Everyday is an adventure. You can create a positive experience for students. You, yes you, can make a change in the world.
Wellness is the Key: Annapolis High’s Teacher of the Year Finalist Shares Her Motivation
If you seek work of the heart, then be a teacher. It fuels your soul as you pour love out. It’s immeasurable the impact you have and the impact it has on you.
Empowering Students to Lead: Lindale Middle School’s Teacher of the Year Finalist shares her secrets
You can be the best advocate for kids who don’t have a voice and have dreams to be more. It’s a noble profession and students need your DNA to access and unlock what they are going to be.
Unleash Your Child’s Imagination: Meet the Independent Teacher of the Year Finalist Who Inspires Pre-schoolers at St. Paul’s Lutheran School
Remember that the kids think that you are awesome. I constantly think of how proud I am of my kids and that is rewarding. I’m unsure what other career you can do that will give you what teaching gives as you watch your kids learn and grow.
Helping Students Connecting the Dots: The Inspiring Journey of St. Mary’s High School Teacher, a Finalist for Independent Teacher of the Year
If you’re interested in the future and the well being of others, become a teacher. You’ll learn so much about yourself as well as enjoy seeing the fruits of your labor.
Innovation in the Classroom: Meet the Arundel High School Teacher who’s a Teacher of the Year Finalist!
In my time capsule I would include a microphone because there are so many stories that can be told just from this year.
Principal of the Year 22-23, Richard Rogers of Mills-Parole Elementary School Advocates for “Constant Reflection as the Key to Become Better Educator and Leader”
Stay at it! It is worth it and fulfilling. Kids need dedicated teachers from all backgrounds.
LitCon Vol. 5 at Glen Burnie High School was One to Remember
“Lit Con Vol. 5 was another tremendous success. Glen Burnie High School was thrilled to be the host school" -Kevin Carr, Principal, Glen Burnie High School
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Teach 4 Anne Arundel Scholarship Fund Counselor Verification
The Education Foundation of Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) is proud to announce the Teach 4 Anne Arundel Scholarship (T4AA), a four-year scholarship program intended for graduating high school seniors from AACPS who will be enrolled in a college program that prepares them for teaching certification upon graduation.
Counselor Verification Form
Submit your completed applications using the form below. (Teach 4 AACPS Scholarship pdf)
| Deadline:Â Â
April 14, 2023 |
Award Information:Â Â
$5000 per year for 4 years. |
Eligibility:Â Â
Any graduating AACPS high school senior. |
Student Requirements: |
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| · Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) Graduating Seniors who intend to pursue a college degree, obtain a Maryland teaching certification, and return to AACPS to teach.
· AACPS Graduating Seniors who have an excellent attendance record in high school and have at least a 2.5 GPA (unweighted). · Teach 4 Anne Arundel (T4AA) applicants must be accepted to a degree producing college or university in Maryland where education courses are offered, including Anne Arundel Community College (AACC). |
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| · T4AA recipients must attend a degree producing college or university in Maryland where education courses are offered, including AACC, and agree to participate in paid AACPS work experiences throughout their college experience. T4AA recipients must apply as a Temporary AACPS employee here.
· T4AA recipients will initially receive a $5,000 scholarship, paid directly to the student, to assist with college expenses. |