"[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
"Mollie Dwyer is amazing!!! She is that special teacher and friend you wish you had."--Darren Dooley
"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
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.
"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
"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
"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
"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
"I am thankful for teachers like Ms. Benny (6th grade advanced math) who take the time each week to send an email to parents to let us know what our kids are working on that week."--Cara Greene, Crofton Middle
"We are so thankful that our daughter loves school!"--Jessica, Riviera Beach Elementary
"My favorite part of this school year has been our Back to School Night!!"--Atalante Shay, Parent, Jessup Elementary
"Mr. Fornaro at Glen Burnie High School was one of the educators who taught me to believe in myself, to never turn away from a challenge."--Bri Barone, Glen Burnie High School Alum
"Mrs. Addison always motivates and pushes her students to the fullest and to their highest potential."--Jeremiah Thomas, Alum
"There was never anywhere else I wanted to teach! Anne Arundel County Public Schools were my home when I was younger and are still my home away from home as a teacher!"--Cameron Kenny, AACPS Teacher & Alum
"The importance of accepting all students and treating each other with kindness is displayed by Mrs. Ward and is therefore displayed by her students. I am thankful that our daughter has Mrs. Ward as a teacher this school year."
