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Everyone Has a Story: These Are the Stories From AACPS

The Faces of AACPS offers a space for students, families, staff, and the community to share and celebrate the good that happens every day in our #AACPSAwesome schools, offices, and community.
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Fostering the STEM Spirit

"Over the course of the last two school years, Mr. Jim Windgassen, Fellow Engineer from the Northrop Grumman Underseas Systems Division, Annapolis, MD has made engineering a reality for over 125 middle school students at Old Mill Middle South. Not only did he dedicate his time and expertise, he donated materials, secured a substantial grant, sought out donations, and oversaw the implementation of each of these builds." --Jim Windgassen

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

"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

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

"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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Everyone Has an Experience to Share: We Want to Hear Yours

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