Teaching Student’s that Kindness Matters

August 4th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Shipley's Choice ES, Teacher of the Year|

I believe all students can learn within an environment where kindness matters and they feel safe to take risks.

Embracing Unity Together

November 1st, 2019|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Severna Park MS, Severna Park Stories, Unity Day|

"We had our first ever school wide Unity Day Pep Rally. There were be over 1500 people on the fields in front of our school. Our school community gathered together to celebrate and embrace Unity."--Elizabeth Westley, Severna Park Middle School

The Joy of Grandparents & Senior Friends Day

June 10th, 2016|Benfield ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Severna Park Stories|

"My most rewarding experience comes once a year on Grandparent's/Senior Friends Day. What makes this event so rewarding is the pure joy of the grandparent's/senior friends to be able to interact with their grandchildren."—Delilah Schroeder

Mr. Collins Sparked My Passion for Teaching

January 13th, 2016|Chesapeake HS, Chesapeake Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Severna Park ES, Severna Park Stories, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher of the Year|

"As I look back on why I am the teacher I am today, I think of one man who truly was an inspiration to all who walked through the doors of Chesapeake High School." --Jennie Merrill, SPES

“I experienced first-hand how the AVID program benefited students.”

January 11th, 2016|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Severna Park MS, Severna Park Stories|

"It is very fulfilling for me to observe the enthusiasm of AACPS teachers as they incorporate AVID strategies into their teaching and share their success in the classroom. In essence, I see that AVID builds confidence in both students and teachers!" --MaryAnn Orso