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

So Proud of My Glendale & AACPS Family!

April 30th, 2020|Glen Burnie Stories, Glendale ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"The work that not only our amazing team at Glendale is doing but across Anne Arundel county is so powerful!"--Kristina Johns

Thank You Cafeteria Heroes!

April 30th, 2020|Glen Burnie Park ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees|

"I’d like to share how thankful the staff and students of Glen Burnie Park Elementary are for the wonderful work of our cafeteria heroes Helen Gorman, Brittany Mason and Crew are."--Karen Kivi, Employee

Welcoming to Everyone in Her Classroom

April 30th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation, Waugh Chapel ES|

"[Mollie Dwyer] has had many children with severe disabilities and developmental delays that needed extra attention and time. She welcomed everyone into her classroom and treated them all the same."--Anna Calton

The Teacher & Friend You Wish You Had

April 30th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation, Waugh Chapel ES|

"Mollie Dwyer is amazing!!! She is that special teacher and friend you wish you had."--Darren Dooley

Mollie Dwyer: “A Natural with Kids”

April 30th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation, Waugh Chapel ES|

"It's not only [Mollie Dwyer's] great heart that makes her a great teacher, but her drive to really help kids in any situation, not just in the classroom. Her patience, encouragement, love and support for all her students is truly amazing."--Jacqueline Kelley

Apex Arts Commercial Band Performance at Rams Head Tavern

June 16th, 2023|Behind the Scenes@AACPS, Broadneck Stories, Community Partnerships, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Students|

The performance at Ram’s Head in Downtown Annapolis helps to illustrate the recognition of their level of achievement and the value of providing these students with real-world music industry experiences.

Meet the PDM Intern

February 11th, 2020|North County HS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students|

"On a run-of-the-mill Tuesday in March of 2019, I found myself nervously walking up a flight of stairs for an internship interview. My mind was racing with questions I may be asked and I was ecstatic..." -Jaden Yanovitz

One Caring & Compassionate School Counselor

February 11th, 2020|Four Seasons ES, Our Community, Our Employees|

"Lori Stuart is the most caring and compassionate school counselor I've met." -Salome Stephens

A Fantastic School Counselor

February 11th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees|

"She works tirelessly to promote social emotional learning at Four Seasons." -Juli Gross

Returning to My Career with the Support of My Colleagues

January 22nd, 2020|MacArthur MS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

Hundreds of employees of AACPS report to work daily to make a difference in their students' lives. Some of those employees don't just stop there. See how a simple conversation turned the tides of one of our very own.

Ms. Burdette Keeps Me Successful

January 22nd, 2020|Glen Burnie HS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Our Students, Teacher Appreciation|

"I can say Ms. Burdette is a great teacher role model in my life and I look up to her and all the hard work she puts into her job and how much work she puts into her students."--Aaron, Grade 12, GBHS

A Familiar Face at Arundel High School

January 22nd, 2020|Arundel High School, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Ms. Amanda Hernandez (now Coursey) was Noah’s Kindergarten teacher and Tommy’s first grade teacher. ... Now they get to see her every day at Arundel High School!"--The Bell Family

Briana Gresko: Inspiring My Daughters’ Musical Journeys

January 22nd, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Southern HS, Teacher Appreciation|

"She inspired them to audition for All-County, All-State, Solo and Ensemble, and even All-Eastern...She was always kind and caring to both girls, and they both saw her as their mentor and coach."--Melinda Keenan, Parent of Former AACPS Students

Lauren Walker: Guiding Daughters’ Love of Music

January 22nd, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Southern MS, Teacher Appreciation|

"Both my daughters are in college now for music, and our family was blessed with strong music teachers in their lives who inspired and guided them."--Melinda Keenan, Parent

Picking Up Where I Left Off: My Journey with AACPS

January 21st, 2020|Annapolis HS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Rolling Knolls ES, Seven Oaks ES|

"My journey with AACPS had picked up where I left off, switching roles from student to teacher. I'm happily continuing my journey, and hope I end up having a strong impact on my students, just as my teachers had on me."--Tiffany Pfeiffer, AACPS Teacher & Alum