To be used to tag all stories for the “Our AACPS Story” page.

    “Lanay Byers impact on the lives of these students was not measured in grades, but by the compassion and encouragement she offered to these children.”

    May 2nd, 2016|Glen Burnie HS, Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

    "Lanay Byers, Retired Teacher Her impact on the lives of these students was not measured in grades, but by the compassion and encouragement she offered to these children...Although my son grew up and moved through middle school and high school within AACPS, he never forgot Mrs. Byers and would always stop at Richard Henry Lee during the Christmas holiday with a small gift to let her know she was often in his thoughts."--Candy Fontz

      “This life changing experience has been one that has not only shaped our lives, but has given us the opportunity to make a difference in our community.”

      April 19th, 2016|Our AACPS Stories, Our Students, Severna Park HS, Severna Park Stories|

      "We began this project after seeing our friends, neighbors, and colleagues, who were excelling in rigorous course loads and overflowing extracurricular schedules, were not thinking at all about their finances. They spent recklessly, didn't save, lacked a basic understanding of how the economy around them worked, and were altogether unprepared for life after high school..." --Taylor Berger, Annie Myers, Charlotte Sundel

        Equity Liaison–The Job I Was Born To Do

        April 18th, 2016|Hebron-Harman ES, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees|

        "I absolutely love my role as an Equity Liaison. It allows me to live my passion... My hope is to spread my love for education and for impacting the lives of children, to individuals who also have similar passions." --Mabel Stoll

        “My cumulative experiences in the education field have led me to a job that I love.”

        April 18th, 2016|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees|

        "I started working for AACPS in 2009. Working for AACPS has provided me the opportunity to grow my career from a teacher to specialist." --Nicole Trader-Morgeson

          “Of all my accomplishments, the most gratifying thing for me has been developing talent in students.”

          April 12th, 2016|Glen Burnie HS, Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

          "I student taught in 1972 at Glen Burnie High School and went under contract with the Anne Arundel County Board of Education as a theatre arts teacher. At the time, there were no dance classes offered in the school system, so I developed a dance curriculum for credit, taught it during the school day, and grew it into the largest dance program in a public high school in Maryland." --Dianne Rosso

            A Child’s Education is a Contact Team Sport and Needs the Support of Parent Volunteers

            April 1st, 2016|Old Mill HS, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

            "My story is simple. It is one of love and commitment. I am committed to making a difference in the lives of my children, their friends, their teachers, and our environment through volunteering. Even if all I have to give my student’s school is a little love and two hours of commitment per month, I know that I am doing something." --LaToya Staten

              “You are an artist and you will never be happy until you pursue life as an artist.”

              April 1st, 2016|Brooklyn Park MS, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Community, Our Employees|

              "In my first year as a student at Brooklyn Park Jr. Sr. High School I met Hal Gomer, a visual art teacher and the after school theatre director... Because of his influence, I began to recognize that I related to the world in ways that were different from other people and that, for the first time, my way of relating felt accepted." --Ken Skrzesz

                Amazing Teacher Turned Techie!

                April 1st, 2016|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees|

                "The Office of Student Data's very own SIS Support Specialist, Gary Mills, has earned Expert status in SQL Server Development…Teachers like Mr. Mills make a difference all over our county in all areas of expertise." --Jessica Tickle on Gary Mills

                Partnering with the Schools is a Home Run

                March 21st, 2016|Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

                "After working in my past position with the Frederick Keys and having a relationship with Frederick County Public Schools, it has been a pleasure working with those involved in business partnership within Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) upon my start with the Bowie Baysox in 2014." --Adam Pohl

                  Inspiring Students through the Media Center

                  March 16th, 2016|Deale ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Southern Stories, Teacher Appreciation|

                  "Our current media specialist, Cynthia Bischoff, joined our school only a year ago, but she has made a great impact on our students." --Cindy Holsworth on Cynthia Bischoff

                    A Year in AACPS Through the Lens of a Camera

                    March 16th, 2016|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees|

                    "As a staff photographer, I get to view the big picture through my camera lens, the incredible dynamic that makes up our school system. I wish that every stakeholder in our county could see our school system from my viewpoint, which is a constant reminder that we produce an incredible product within our industry, the education and growth of a toddler to a young adult." --Mike Edgar

                      “I believe [the STEM Program] has opened doors and granted me so much preparation for the years to come.”

                      March 16th, 2016|North County HS, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students|

                      "Looking into the next couple years, I hope to be studying nursing at a university. STEM has prepared me to do so, giving me connections and opportunities that I won’t ever forget." --Amanda

                        From Student to Employee—A Wonderful Experience in Crofton

                        March 16th, 2016|Arundel High School, Arundel Stories, Crofton ES, Crofton Woods ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, South River Stories|

                        "It has been a wonderful experience to be at Crofton Woods, the families have been wonderful to work with and it has been my pleasure to now have the children of past students enrolling at Crofton Woods." --Nila Brown

                          “Evelyn Foutty was a force of nature at Benfield Elementary”

                          March 8th, 2016|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Severna Park HS, Severna Park Stories, Teacher Appreciation|

                          "Evelyn Foutty was a force of nature at Benfield Elementary School in the 70s." --Mary Claire Chesshire

                            Grateful for my Amazing Teachers

                            March 7th, 2016|Central ES, Central MS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students, South River HS, South River Stories|

                            "Through the past couple years, I have had great teachers at Central Elementary, Central Middle, and South River High Schools." --Ian, Grade 11