Clusters for each story submitted online
Growing My Daughter’s Love of Reading
"Your English class was filled with laughs, great books, higher order thinking and high expectations for writing."--The Tello Family
We Appreciate You, Mr. Boorman!
"Thank you to Arthur Boorman, Special Education teacher at Severna Park High School, for the extra effort during this challenging transition to online learning."--Teresita Saff, Parent
The Best Mom, Grandmother, Teacher in AACPS
"Veronique Cole is very smart and has inspired me to become a teacher."--Maya Gibson
Keeping Our Kids Going through Two Transitions
"[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
A Ray of Sunshine at Southgate
"Sarah Moulden, Custodian at Southgate Elementary, is a ray of sunshine with a smile for everyone!"--Molly Arneson, Parent
“I love Lothian Elementary.”
"I want to share that I was new at my school this year and I just wanted to tell people how nice people are at my school. I mean its only the third quarter and I feel like I have been here the whole time."--Eleanor, Grade 4
Rain or Shine, They’re Serving Up Meals & Smiles
"A huge THANK YOU to the amazing [food service] ladies at Old Mill...Ms. Tammy Carper, Ms. Lacresha Gross, Ms. Melissa Cowen, and Ms. Mariluz Lara."--Jadon, Student, OMHS
So Proud of My Glendale & AACPS Family!
"The work that not only our amazing team at Glendale is doing but across Anne Arundel county is so powerful!"--Kristina Johns
Thank You Cafeteria Heroes!
"I’d like to share how thankful the staff and students of Glen Burnie Park Elementary are for the wonderful work of our cafeteria heroes Helen Gorman, Brittany Mason and Crew are."--Karen Kivi, Employee
Welcoming to Everyone in Her Classroom
"[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
"Mollie Dwyer is amazing!!! She is that special teacher and friend you wish you had."--Darren Dooley
Mollie Dwyer: “A Natural with Kids”
"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
Apex Arts Commercial Band Performance at Rams Head Tavern
The performance at Ram’s Head in Downtown Annapolis helps to illustrate the recognition of their level of achievement and the value of providing these students with real-world music industry experiences.
Meet the PDM Intern
"On a run-of-the-mill Tuesday in March of 2019, I found myself nervously walking up a flight of stairs for an internship interview. My mind was racing with questions I may be asked and I was ecstatic..." -Jaden Yanovitz
One Caring & Compassionate School Counselor
"Lori Stuart is the most caring and compassionate school counselor I've met." -Salome Stephens