Promoting Environmental Literacy through a Student Film Festival

March 4th, 2019|Broadneck Stories, Community Partnerships, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

ClearShark H2O’s mission involves a revitalization of youth engagement in Maryland’s waterways by offering hands on experiences to students of all ages, which pairs perfectly with Broadneck's Environmental Literacy Signature Program.

Redemption Church: Going Above and Beyond to Support Our Teachers

March 4th, 2019|Broadneck Stories, Community Partnerships, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Students|

Teaching is a demanding job and the support of Redemption Church eases the burden, often just when staff need it.

The Lasting Impact of Atlantic Bingo Supply’s Partnership

March 4th, 2019|Broadneck Stories, Community Partnerships, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

Atlantic Bingo’s long-standing support of Ridgeway’s “Run, Jump, and Throw” festival offers Olympic-type activities for our students with severe special needs and disabilities.

Words of Encouragement for Kinship Caregivers

February 5th, 2019|Annapolis Stories, Arundel Stories, Broadneck Stories, Chesapeake Stories, Glen Burnie Stories, Meade Stories, North County Stories, Northeast Stories, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, PPW, Severna Park Stories, South River Stories, Southern Stories|

"Kinship care is something I can relate to personally. Being raised by my grandparents, I know firsthand how it feels to not reside with a biological parent."--Chasity McGhee

Reflect–Renew–Re-Engage

November 26th, 2018|Broadneck Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

"For teachers, summer is always a time we should expect to reflect, renew and prepare to rea engage through each of our roles in the educational system."--Kim Mason, Windsor Farm Elementary

Is Ms. Quinn a wizard or a teacher?

May 22nd, 2018|Broadneck Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Thanks Mrs. Quinn! You are doing formative things for these kids that will follow them throughout their whole lives."--Angelica Shiels, Parent, Belvedere Elementary

“The Mills-Parole Way”

August 2nd, 2018|Annapolis Stories, Broadneck Stories, Community Partnerships, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

I am very pleased to present Mills-Parole Elementary with this plaque in recognition of your wonderful program that supports literacy as well as the development of caring, competent, and contributing citizens.

Opening the Door for Deaf Culture in Our Schools

June 28th, 2018|Broadneck Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

“AACPS opened the door and pursued ASL as a language to be taught in it’s schools. This willingness gives students the opportunity to broaden their language horizons and become productive/contributing members of society.”--Dana Dobbs, Broadneck High School

Improving classrooms through teamwork and personal connections.

July 2nd, 2018|Broadneck Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

Inspiring children to learn is a gift I feel humbled and grateful to share.

The best lessons start with a question: “What if?”

July 2nd, 2018|Broadneck Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year, Uncategorized|

"There is no doubt in my mind that becoming a teacher is a calling, not a job. I have never regretted becoming a teacher."- Christina Houstian

Reflecting on my Honorable Profession

June 8th, 2018|Broadneck Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

“I have come to realize that my philosophy of teaching can not be summarized into one word or phrase. It is a belief, a passion, and a responsibility.”—Nicole Hughes, Windsor Farm Elementary

A teacher who cares, makes a huge difference….

June 5th, 2018|Broadneck Stories, Celebrating AACPS, Our AACPS Stories, Our AACPS Story Locations, Teacher Appreciation|

My bright and curious 3rd grader was feeling burned-out on the demands of school to the extent that he was being turned-off from learning. By December, he was complaining daily of not enough freedom and too much sitting in his seat.

Balancing Development & Knowledge in the Music Classroom

May 30th, 2018|Broadneck Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

"Talent is only as developed as our mastery of skills allow. I have found that doing alone is not always enough--PRACTICE MAKES PERMANENT, NOT NECESSARILY PERFECT."--Robert Stojakovich, MRMS Teacher

Shout-Out to Two Great Language Arts Assets at SRMS

June 5th, 2017|Broadneck Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation, Uncategorized|

"Joanne Sprague is a great department chair [and] Mandi Quinn is our amazing resource teacher."--Holly McDermott

From Annapolis Class of 1982 to Documentary Filmmaker

January 3rd, 2017|Annapolis Stories, Arundel Stories, Broadneck Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Community|

As a new "Guest Performer/Artist" with the Performing and Visual Arts program in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, I look forward to exploring digital storytelling as a way to combine multiple disciplines and enhance learning experiences.