Tag: Head teacher
Carson Scholars Fund awards many AACPS students
The Maryland-based Carson Scholars Fund (CSF) has announced that 11 Anne Arundel County Public Schools students are among its first-time winners as the organization celebrates its 20th year of awarding $1,000 college scholarships for outstanding academic achievement. In addition to the first-time honorees, 17 AACPS students have repeated as Carson Scholars (“recognized winners”), including Elisabeth […]
“I’m sorry for what I’m about to do” threat prompts South River lockdown
UPDATE: At 338pm, Anne Arundel County Police advised that the teen has been located and is safe. The vehicle was located on Solomons Island Road near Lee Airpark Road All schools in the South River cluster for Anne Arundel County Public Schools were locked down early this afternoon after a direct threat was made […]
Chesapeake Spanish teacher, Carol Bak, named finalist for WaPo’s Teacher of the Year
Chesapeake High School Spanish teacher Carol Bak has been named a finalist for the 2016 Washington Post Teacher of the Year Award. Bak will represent Anne Arundel County Public Schools, and is one of approximately 20 teachers in Washington-area school districts being considered for the award. In addition to her classroom duties, Bak chairs the […]
Meade Principal, John Yore, named as finalist in Washington Post’s Principal of the Year
Meade High School Principal John Yore has been named a finalist for the 2016 Washington Post Principal of the Year Award. Yore will represent Anne Arundel County Public Schools, and is one of approximately 20 principals in Washington-area school districts being considered for the award. Yore has led Meade for four years, and made an incredible […]
Finalists names in Teacher of the Year Award
Educators from three high schools, one middle school, and one elementary school make up the field of five finalists announced today for the 2015-16 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The educators will be among 42 top educators to be honored at the 30th annual Excellence in Education banquet at the BWI […]
Mele-McCarthy Elected ASHA Fellow
Dr. Joan Mele-McCarthy, Executive Director of The Summit School, has been elected a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Dr. Mele-McCarthy received this lifetime award at a ceremony during the ASHA annual convention in Chicago on November 15, 2013. Nominees are sponsored by fellow ASHA members and must demonstrate outstanding professional contributions to the […]
Old Mill High School Teacher Under Investigation
Katie Snyder, a Social Studies teacher and track coach at Old Mill High School in Millersville, has been relieved of her duties and reassigned pending an investigation according to school officials. In a letter sent home this afternoon, Principal James Todd stated that the teacher’s leave would be indefinite and they were working to arrange long term […]
Making Wishes Come True, A Night To Celebrate Dr. Jane R. Snider
On Saturday, April 13, The Summit School will celebrate the work of Founding Executive Director, Dr. Jane R. Snider. The event will take place at The Westin Annapolis and will include a live auction, cocktails, raffles, dinner, music, dancing, and a few surprises! The evening will kick-off with a cocktail reception sponsored by Annapolis Subaru. […]
Dr. Jane Snider Stepping Aside At Summit School
Dr. Jane R. Snider, Founding Director of The Summit School, has announced that she will step down from her role at the school, following next school year. Dr. Snider founded the school in 1989, was Head of School until 2010, and then assumed the position of Executive Director to focus on marketing and fundraising for Summit. Dr. Snider […]
