Clusters for each story submitted online

2023 Rising Star at Tracey’s Elementary – Dalen Parker

April 20th, 2023|Celebrating AACPS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Southern Stories, Teacher Appreciation, Tracey's ES|

My third grade teacher, shout out to Ms. Mandy Brew. She has stuck with me since I was in 3rd grade. She went to my high school graduation. She saw me go through college, and she’s always been that teacher.

2023 Rising Star at Edgewater Elementary – Brandon Woodroffe

April 20th, 2023|Celebrating AACPS, Edgewater ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, South River Stories, Teacher Appreciation|

Unless people like you care and awful lot of things won't change.

2023 Rising Star at Glendale Elementary- Sabrina Hooper

April 20th, 2023|Celebrating AACPS, Glen Burnie Stories, Glendale ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room."

2023 Rising Star at Brooklyn Park Elementary – Rebecca Meyer

April 20th, 2023|Brooklyn Park ES, Celebrating AACPS, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

They’re going to remember you. You are dinner table conversation at night. Their families will know you.

2023 Rising Star at Point Pleasant Elementary – Lorna Harris

April 20th, 2023|Celebrating AACPS, Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Point Pleasant ES, Teacher Appreciation|

"Tell me and I'll forget. Teach me and I'll remember. Involve me and I'll learn."

2023 Rising Star at Bates Middle – Stephaen Hood

April 20th, 2023|Annapolis Stories, Bates MS, Celebrating AACPS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

The kids talk to each other and say "wait, Mr. Hood sings too?"

2023 Rising Star at Seven Oaks Elementary – Kayla Lugo

April 20th, 2023|Celebrating AACPS, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Seven Oaks ES, Teacher Appreciation|

"Your feelings are valid, but so are my rules."

Empowering Self-Worth and Peer Mentoring: Meet the Tyler Heights Elementary School Second Grade Teacher Who is a Finalist for Teacher of the Year

April 19th, 2023|Annapolis Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year, Tyler Heights ES|

The heart of teaching is our kids. The future of the world is in this classroom. What we do now is building moral human beings.

From Lab Coat to Superteacher: Meet the Magothy River Middle School Science Teacher Named Finalist for Teacher of the Year

April 19th, 2023|Broadneck Stories, Magothy River MS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

The first thing would be to tell myself, You’ve Got This! Have fun and if you aren’t enjoying your lessons, neither are the students. Be creative and make changes. The kids like to know you are human, so if you make a mistake, it’s ok

Teaching Mindfulness and Wellness: Meet the Teacher of the Year Finalist from South Shore Elementary School

April 19th, 2023|Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, South Shore ES, Teacher of the Year|

You have an opportunity to be a changemaker. Everyday is an adventure. You can create a positive experience for students. You, yes you, can make a change in the world.

Wellness is the Key: Annapolis High’s Teacher of the Year Finalist Shares Her Motivation

April 19th, 2023|Annapolis HS, Annapolis Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

If you seek work of the heart, then be a teacher. It fuels your soul as you pour love out. It’s immeasurable the impact you have and the impact it has on you.

Empowering Students to Lead: Lindale Middle School’s Teacher of the Year Finalist shares her secrets

April 19th, 2023|Lindale MS, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

You can be the best advocate for kids who don’t have a voice and have dreams to be more. It’s a noble profession and students need your DNA to access and unlock what they are going to be.

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.

Principal of the Year 22-23, Richard Rogers of Mills-Parole Elementary School Advocates for “Constant Reflection as the Key to Become Better Educator and Leader”

April 18th, 2023|Annapolis Stories, Mills-Parole ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

Stay at it! It is worth it and fulfilling. Kids need dedicated teachers from all backgrounds.

LitCon Vol. 5 at Glen Burnie High School was One to Remember

April 13th, 2023|Community Partnerships, Glen Burnie HS, Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

“Lit Con Vol. 5 was another tremendous success. Glen Burnie High School was thrilled to be the host school" -Kevin Carr, Principal, Glen Burnie High School