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Real People. Real Stories: The Faces of AACPS
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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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Empowering a Community of Learners

"Students will remember science because of how I made them feel and the excitement they felt as they learned some really cool science."--Kathleen Soares, Corkran Middle School Teacher

Inspired to Achieve Greatness

"I’ve risen above thinking I achieved greatness on my own; and I’ve embraced the responsibility to ignite and stoke in my students the fire that was started inside of me." --Iris Crankfield, SRHS

My students’ home away from home

"Classroom culture and environment directly impacts student success. My philosophy of teaching is built around this statement and begins by creating a home away from home for my students."--Marlene Kramer, Southern High School

Instruction Is The Essence Of Education

Years ago I read a quote that forever resonated in my soul, “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. “My hope is that I inspire!

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

Tell us about your teachers, your school and your experience in AACPS.
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