The One and Only… Arundel Culinary Club

November 25th, 2024|Arundel High School, Arundel Stories, Our AACPS Stories, What's New|

The Arundel High Cooking Club is a new club that hosts a vibrant community of aspiring chefs exploring cuisines from different parts of the world. This year, they are trying foods from Mexico, Italy, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Greece.

Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow: The Only Competitive Speech and Debate Team in Anne Arundel County

October 2nd, 2024|Arundel High School, Arundel Stories, Our AACPS Stories, What's New|

For many students, Speech and Debate is 'their thing.' It gives them a group to belong to that gets them involved in the school, especially if there might not be another activity that connects them to the school or their peers. - Teresa Dimka

AACPS STEM Awards 2024 Celebrates Excellence in Students and Teachers

April 16th, 2024|Annapolis HS, Annapolis Stories, Arundel High School, Arundel Stories, Broadneck HS, Broadneck Stories, CAT-North, CAT-South, CAT-South, Celebrating AACPS, Chesapeake Bay MS, Chesapeake HS, Chesapeake Science Point, Chesapeake Stories, Crofton HS, Crofton Stories, Glen Burnie HS, Glen Burnie Stories, Meade HS, Meade Stories, North County HS, North County Stories, Northeast HS, Northeast Stories, Old Mill HS, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students, Phoenix Academy, Severna Park HS, Severna Park Stories, South River HS, South River Stories, Southern HS, Southern Stories, Specialty Schools, STEM, Teacher Appreciation, Virtual Academy|

"The best way to predict the future is to invent it" - Alan Kay, Winner of the A.M. Turing Award

Innovation in the Classroom: Meet the Arundel High School Teacher who’s a Teacher of the Year Finalist!

April 18th, 2023|Arundel High School, Arundel Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

In my time capsule I would include a microphone because there are so many stories that can be told just from this year.

Providing Unconditional Love in the Classroom

August 6th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year, Waugh Chapel ES|

My teaching philosophy begins and ends with unconditional love.

A Committed AP Teacher, Even in a Shutdown

May 28th, 2020|Arundel High School, Arundel Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"[My son] could not have [prepared for his AP Calculus exam] without Ms. Nakanishi's dedication and guidance."--Maria Dyson, Arundel High School

Keeping Our Kids Going through Two Transitions

May 18th, 2020|Odenton ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"[Ms. Kwaloff's] ability to adapt, change, and connect to each of these kids in her class is something that you’d pray for."--Sarah Smith, Parent

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

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 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

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

“I’ve had so many incredible experiences, met amazing people and learned so much not only about the places around me, but about myself.”

January 18th, 2016|Arundel High School, Arundel Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni|

"My experience with Arundel's signature program and how the opportunities they gave me led me to where I am today!" --Abby Piegols

“In high school I learned that labels don’t mean anything. It’s not about what is on the outside, it’s what makes up our inner soul.”

January 15th, 2016|Arundel High School, Arundel Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni|

"Don't allow yourself to conform to your surrounding environment, keep pushing yourself to become a better person and never forget your true identity. Always remember everyone is fighting their own battle." --Aly Danick