Faces of AACPS: Real People, Real Stories.

Stories from Meade--brown text on white background with Meade High School mustang mascot

Read stories from students, families, staff, and community partners from schools in the Meade feeder system.

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AACPS STEM Awards 2024 Celebrates Excellence in Students and Teachers

April 16th, 2024|Categories: Annapolis HS, Annapolis Stories, Arundel High School, Arundel Stories, Broadneck HS, Broadneck Stories, CAT-North, CAT-South, CAT-South, Celebrating AACPS, Chesapeake Bay MS, Chesapeake HS, Chesapeake Science Point, Chesapeake Stories, Crofton HS, Crofton Stories, Glen Burnie HS, Glen Burnie Stories, Meade HS, Meade Stories, North County HS, North County Stories, Northeast HS, Northeast Stories, Old Mill HS, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students, Phoenix Academy, Severna Park HS, Severna Park Stories, South River HS, South River Stories, Southern HS, Southern Stories, Specialty Schools, STEM, Teacher Appreciation, Virtual Academy|

"The best way to predict the future is to invent it" - Alan Kay, Winner of the A.M. Turing Award

100 Men on a Mission Join the “Be Present” Initiative at Seven Oaks ES

January 3rd, 2024|Categories: Community Partnerships, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Seven Oaks ES|

Being aware that males account for less than 5% of the teaching staff in modern schools, the 100 Men on a Mission project makes it known more men will "Be Present" for students going forward.

2023 Rising Star at Seven Oaks Elementary – Kayla Lugo

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

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

Spreading Joy Throughout the Community

May 10th, 2021|Categories: Jessup ES, Meade HS, Meade MS, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni|

"I want to help everyone in our community to celebrate life, and I strongly believe that there are moments to be thankful for everyday. "--Kendra Eden, Sweet Eden Bakeshop

“Thank You Mrs. Haab!”

May 28th, 2020|Categories: Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Our Students, Teacher Appreciation, West Meade EEC|

"My teacher is amazing! She helps me out when I need it."--Orion, Student, West Meade EEC

“The Most Amazing Teachers at Hebron-Harman”

May 28th, 2020|Categories: Hebron-Harman ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Miss Brown and Miss Albano are some of the most amazing teachers in Hebron Harman."--Merlin, Hebron-Harman Elementary School

Returning to My Career with the Support of My Colleagues

January 22nd, 2020|Categories: MacArthur MS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

Hundreds of employees of AACPS report to work daily to make a difference in their students' lives. Some of those employees don't just stop there. See how a simple conversation turned the tides of one of our very own.

Picking Up Where I Left Off: My Journey with AACPS

January 21st, 2020|Categories: Annapolis HS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Rolling Knolls ES, Seven Oaks ES|

"My journey with AACPS had picked up where I left off, switching roles from student to teacher. I'm happily continuing my journey, and hope I end up having a strong impact on my students, just as my teachers had on me."--Tiffany Pfeiffer, AACPS Teacher & Alum

Teaming Up with Marines to Advocate for Reading

November 19th, 2019|Categories: Jessup ES, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

"Here at Jessup Elementary School, we are advocates for our students to read every day but also enjoy reading! In the spirit of Veterans day we team up with a group of Marines from Fort Meade to read to the entire school."--Atalante Shay, Jessup Elementary

A Fun Back-to-School Night!

September 27th, 2019|Categories: Jessup ES, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Teacher Appreciation|

"My favorite part of this school year has been our Back to School Night!!"--Atalante Shay, Parent, Jessup Elementary

My Last First Day of School

September 6th, 2019|Categories: CAT-North, Meade HS, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students|

"During my years of high school, I built good relationships with staff members especially Mr. Lucas Jamerson, Mrs. Hannah Reiger, and Mr. Jens Johanson."--Evan, Grade 12

Establishing Trusting Relationships

July 16th, 2019|Categories: 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

Monarch Global’s Food Pantry

June 20th, 2019|Categories: Community Partnerships, Meade Stories, Monarch Global Laurel, Our AACPS Stories, Our AACPS Story Locations, Our Community|

When the PTA at Monarch Global Academy realized some students were struggling with food insecurity, they immediately decided to open a food pantry.

Nothing But Great Things from Mrs. Bohanana

May 30th, 2019|Categories: Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"When my son tells me he had a great day at school I know it's because he has an awesome teacher supporting him throughout his day."

The Perfect Teacher for My Child

May 23rd, 2019|Categories: Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Ms. Lisa Donnelly has changed my son's life in a way I never thought possible. "

Finding My Calling in Meade’s Signature Program

March 13th, 2019|Categories: Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students|Tags: |

"I started to get focused and motivated in my junior year at Meade Senior High School once I heard about our school's Homeland Security Signature program and the opportunities that came with it."

Raising the Bar for Volunteers

February 27th, 2019|Categories: Community Partnerships, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

Bruce Morgenstern and the Anne Arundel--Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (AAACERT) have redefined what it means to be a dedicated partner.

Words of Encouragement for Kinship Caregivers

February 5th, 2019|Categories: 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

Welcomed to AACPS

September 13th, 2018|Categories: Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Since I was first offered the position at Meade Heights Elementary School I have felt welcomed and appreciated within the whole AACPS family."--Deanna Webber

Bringing Authentic Cultural Experience To The Classroom

August 6th, 2018|Categories: Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Uncategorized|

For the past 8 years, I have been able to bring 12 years of authentic cultural experiences into my AACPS classroom.

Tutoring with the NSA

August 2nd, 2018|Categories: Community Partnerships, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Southern Stories|

Employees of the National Security Administration visit Meade Middle School on a weekly basis to tutor students in all grade levels and subject areas! ESOL and Math students in particular have benefited greatly from their services.

Connections that Matter

June 28th, 2018|Categories: Meade Stories, Monarch Global Laurel, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

"As teachers, we have the unique responsibility of being the first domino in this epic domino rally setup."--Heather Carnaghan, Monarch Global Academy

Championing the Whole Child

June 5th, 2018|Categories: Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

"Building relationships with my students and their families is at the core of my instructional success. I need to reach the whole child for my students to reach their fullest potential."--Kim Travers, MHES

First Day of School Moves

September 20th, 2017|Categories: Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students|

First day of 5th grade!

Jessup Elementary: Inspiring me to pursue a career in teaching

May 15th, 2017|Categories: Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni|Tags: |

"I would like to make a difference in other students lives the way Mrs. Timberg and Mrs. Sword made a difference in my life."--Ashley Kayson

A Teacher’s Dedication

June 10th, 2016|Categories: Brock Bridge ES, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Mrs. Janie Lohrmann makes learning exciting and fun for her 5th grade class." --Marva Taylor

Equity Liaison–The Job I Was Born To Do

April 18th, 2016|Categories: Hebron-Harman ES, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees|

"I absolutely love my role as an Equity Liaison. It allows me to live my passion... My hope is to spread my love for education and for impacting the lives of children, to individuals who also have similar passions." --Mabel Stoll

“How prepared students are for college or careers depends on what they get from the school system, and we want to be a part of that.”

January 17th, 2016|Categories: 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, Severna Park Stories, South River Stories, Southern Stories|

"As a credit union focused on helping members of the educational community achieve their financial dreams, the fundamental belief in the power and importance of giving back is at the core of everything the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union does. Throughout Maryland, this organization works with seven different public school systems and three community colleges to support education at all levels." --Vic Samuels

“What we’re really doing is growing a community…that says education is important to us”

January 10th, 2016|Categories: Annapolis Stories, Broadneck Stories, Chesapeake Stories, Glen Burnie Stories, Meade Stories, Northeast Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

"No matter whether we're a private individual, private organization, or civic organization, we have a responsibility to be good citizens and do what we can to make sure the next generation grows up and is successful." --Joe Van Deuren

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