AACPS stories about employees
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.
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.
Determined to See Every Child’s Potential
"My goal for every student is that they become independent, confident, high-achieving students that see and reach their individual potential. I challenge myself daily to discover what is needed for each of my students to be successful and implement strategies to help them discover their abilities."--Doreen Fischetti, Crofton High School
Building a Lasting Community Within the Classroom
As a teacher, it is my job to ensure that all of my students come to school each day feeling safe and excited to learn. I strive to build a community within my classroom, as well as through the entire school.
Providing Unconditional Love in the Classroom
My teaching philosophy begins and ends with unconditional love.
The Value of a Teacher
I believe that every child has a story and it is my commitment to know and value every story.
Passion for Motivating Students
Nisa's passion for motivating students started in the 4th grade.
Encouraging Students to Explore
Stacy Kearns
I am an AACPS: Teacher, Severn River Middle School | 2020 Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist
Adolescence is a challenging time for many students. Adolescence can also be a time of immense personal growth. Our job as educators is to prepare students to participate as constructive members of society. Unfortunately, this task is an impossibility unless students possess a conviction that their beliefs and ideas are significant. Teachers can facilitate this process by portraying a positive message to students that their thoughts and feelings are of considerable worth. To do this, educators need to make time in their ever packed day to allow opportunities for students to express themselves, ask questions, and share personal triumphs and tribulations. These occurrences often extend beyond the traditional class period into lunch or after-school hours, but are always worth the results.
Students that are encouraged to take risks and explore concepts are more likely to develop a deeper understanding and a lifelong passion for learning than those that are simply prompted to learn the material for a test. In order for this to occur with fidelity, educators need to provide time for students to wrestle with difficult concepts. In my classroom, reading numerous articles allows us an opportunity to delve into various societal issues. Students love to discuss, debate, and relate text to their own lives through Socratic seminars and Philosophical Chairs. Participating in these types of rich discussions allows students to learn how to articulate their own viewpoints, but also teaches them to consider others’ viewpoints; both of which are critical components of student growth. In addition, giving students opportunities to collaborate, build community, and even express themselves creatively when conveying their […]
Celebrating Differences, Adapting to Change, and Finding Success
Welcome to Camp Kramer! We are a family that starts each day with hugs, high fives, and a bonfire (community circle).
Advocating for Students
One of the most fundamental roles of an educator is that of an advocate.
Teaching Student’s that Kindness Matters
I believe all students can learn within an environment where kindness matters and they feel safe to take risks.
Raising Teacher Expectations and Empathy
I believe that every student should be challenged through the use of differentiated instruction, high teacher expectations and empathy.