"I think a lot of educators are drawn to theatre because of the work they have to do to connect with students as teachers. Also, the theatre magnet programs in AACPS, like Apex Arts, helps prepare the students to be great performers as well" - Lauren Riley Sayles
"To combine the world of mascoting with education while going to schools to help teach the educational themes of reading motivation, heath & fitness, anti-bullying, and test taking strategies is rewarding" - Bromley Lowe
"Workforce training reminds people what skills they bring to the table and they feel like a worthy part of the community" - Elizabeth Kinney
"When you support a young person, you must also support the whole family unit. So our goal is to building a relationship with the student and the family." - Erin Snell
"A little love, a little encouragement, and a little nudging will keep our kids focused and motivated. That's the goal of TCP." - Andy Schindling
"It's great to work with students and see them create and learn. We hoping to have more opportunities to work with students and educators." - Adam Pohl
Discover how the Chesapeake Arts Center collaborates to help shape the future of arts education by providing enriching after-school programs for students while also fostering community engagement.
Discover how the NAHL Maryland Black Bears Hockey team, stationed at Piney Orchard Ice Rink, has forged an extraordinary partnership with AACPS
The R-City Project, a partnership between AACPS, the University of Virginia, and Johns Hopkins University, has taken on the task to help improve relationships in education.
Christina Meighen provides dialogue to help better understand adult ADHD and how it plays a role in the education of the modern student.
"The Assistance League of the Chesapeake is an all volunteer organization, there are no paid positions, so it's 100% volunteers for everything and that speaks volumes about our community." - Cindy Whittle
Jennifer Balducci, President of the South Forest Drive (SOFO) business group and one of the leaders of these events, shared her vision for the future of their partnership with the community and their passion for supporting educators and students in an interview.
This year, AutoStream Car Care Centers in Maryland is one of the businesses that decided to partner with the AACPS Thank-A-Teacher campaign. In an interview, David Askwith, Managing Director of AutoStream Car Care, shares his vision for the future of this partnership and his passion for supporting educators and students.
