Clusters for each story submitted online

Guiding Reluctant Wanderers

July 16th, 2019|Arundel Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

"I believe that all students can be and should be pushed, pushed to try their hardest, pushed to be deeper thinkers, pushed to take pride in what they produce." --Kristina Ladika, Arundel High School

Music: The Universal Language

July 16th, 2019|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Southern Stories|

"I believe that my music classroom, and the lessons I conduct, should provide a creative language that can be communicated by all." --Victoria Scalfaro, Lothian Elementary

Collecting Beautiful Moments

July 16th, 2019|Arundel Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

"A successful classroom community exists when a teacher takes time to build authentic relationships. In turn, students feel safe and are comfortable taking risks." --Sarah Serena, Waugh Chapel Elementary

Intricate Parts of Our Education Adventure

July 16th, 2019|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Severna Park Stories, Teacher of the Year|

"My belief is that all students can learn if provided with tools that enhance the skills that we are trying to build and expand the foundation that they have already established. Utilizing a variety of methods of instruction as well as different unique tools such as Makerspace and presentation materials allows me as a teacher to reach more learners and help them grow."--Melissa Connelly

Heroes Take Risks

July 16th, 2019|Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

"I believe our children should learn to lead a life that will leave a positive legacy. Teachers have an AMAZING influence on students and should use that power wisely." --Erin Perkins, Quarterfield Elementary School

Have Only Positive Expectations

July 16th, 2019|CAT-South, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, South River Stories, Teacher of the Year|

"I refer to my teaching philosophy as "Soul Food" because of having the opportunity to beautifully educate my students in mind, body and soul."--Carla Matthews, Center of Applied Technology South

It’s Not About the Standards–Its About the People

July 16th, 2019|Northeast Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

"I believe that all students need to feel cared for before learning can take place. Understanding where students are emotionally and intellectually allows me to meet them on a level playing field."--Tully Fenner, Northeast High School

Establishing Trusting Relationships

July 16th, 2019|Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

"My philosophy of teaching is very simple. EVERY student is capable of learning."--Danyelle Edwards, Seven Oaks Elementary School

Presence Sets the Tone

July 16th, 2019|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, South River Stories, Teacher of the Year|

"My philosophy of teaching is simple: make connections and strive to be your best self. As teachers, we shoulder great responsibility regarding the impact we have on our students' lives."--Laura Currey, Central Elementary

Creating Lifelong Learners and Community Members

July 16th, 2019|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, South River Stories, Teacher of the Year|

"I believe that providing my students with an engaging, rigorous, and hands-on lesson, inspires their learning. These lessons allow them to retain the concepts taught and make real-world connections."--April Crovo, Mayo Elementary

Praise From All Corners of the Community

July 16th, 2019|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Severna Park Stories, Teacher of the Year|

"My teaching philosophy is simple. Make it fun, make it collaborative and make it as hands-on as possible all the while being kind to one another."--Angela Carbone, Severna Park Middle

Katie Wilhelm Smith, South River High School, Class of 1998

July 2nd, 2019|Our Alumni, South River Stories, Then & Now|

Fox45, National Geographic, and now TLC—Katie has spent her career sharing stories through video and television. That passion was ignited at South River High School, where she learned the writing skills to tell a story and was given the freedom to be herself on and off camera.

Bobcat Book Club

June 25th, 2019|Community Partnerships, Our AACPS Stories, Our AACPS Story Locations, Our Community, Severna Park Stories|

By having teachers, parents and students work together to create this new and exciting extracurricular reading program, everyone shares ownership, which has contributed to the success of the Bobcat Book club.

Transforming North Glen’s Volunteer Program

June 25th, 2019|Community Partnerships, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our AACPS Story Locations, Our Community|

“We are thankful for Miss Bunny and all the volunteers that helped this school year.  Having them in the classroom made a world of difference.”

Allergy Awareness

June 25th, 2019|Community Partnerships, Our AACPS Stories, Our AACPS Story Locations, Our Community, Severna Park Stories|

“At Folger McKinsey, the Allergy Awareness group helps bridge the gap between the parents, health room staff, and school staff to create a safe environment for all students.”