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Description
Each month, from September through June, The Board of Education recognizes an Educator, Employee and Volunteer of the Month
The Educator and Employee of the Month are chosen by a committee made up of members of the Anne Arundel County Retired School Personnel Association (AARSPA).
The Volunteer of the Month is chosen by a committee made up of staff from the Office of School & Family Partnerships and parents.
To nominate someone and for more information, go to https://www.aacps.org/Page/981
B
Today,
the
Board
of
Education
recognizes
an
educator
in
our
school
system,
who
is
extremely
dedicated
and
brings
a
love
of
reading
to
her
students.
She
teaches
all
levels
of
seventh
grade
language
arts
and
implements
the
guided
reading
program
with
fidelity,
Miss
Jacqueline
Lake
of
Crofton
Middle
School.
B
Jackie
she's,
known
by
her
colleagues,
is
a
kind
patient
teacher
who
never
gives
up
on
her
students
reaching
the
rigorous
stance
she
spends
countless
hours,
ensuring
every
lesson
and
assignment
is
differentiated
to
meet
the
unique
needs
of
each
individual
student
in
her
classroom.
Miss
lake
is
one
of
the
most
creative
and
down-to-earth
teachers
and
people.
She
is
so
humble
in
her
abilities
and
is
so
deserving
of
this
recognition.
B
B
Perhaps
this
colleague
summed
it
up
the
best
and
I
quote:
Jackie
lake
is
the
type
of
educator
who
will
spend
hours
crafting
a
phenomenal
lesson
and
share
it
with
her
colleagues
without
a
word
or
any
expectation,
a
Fanfare
or
even
a
thanks.
Her
humble
attitude
and
tireless
dedication
are
precisely
the
reason
she
deserves.
This
recognition,
Miss
Jacqueline
Lake.
You
are
truly
one
of
Anne
Arundel
County's
best.
So
for
all
the
reasons
you've
heard
this
morning,
the
board
of
education
is
honored
to
recognize
you
as
the
educator
of
the
month
for
March
2023.
B
D
D
While
she
only
began
at
Old
Mill
North
last
April,
she
immediately
began
to
display
how
she
truly
cares
about
the
well-being
of
everyone
that
she
encounters.
She
is
a
true
asset
to
the
front
office
staff.
Miss
herderman
handles
even
the
most
difficult
of
days
with
kindness
and
compassion
towards
the
students
and
staff
alike.
She
makes
a
point
of
remembering
students,
names
and
grease
them
with
a
smile.
D
Her
ability
to
juggle
multiple
tasks
and
wear
multiple
hats
is
a
true
gift.
She
devotes
an
enormous
amount
of
energy
to
fulfilling
her
duties.
She
listens
to
the
students,
needs
and
encourages
them
to
make
good
decisions
and
to
be
a
contributing
member
of
the
school
Community.
She
is
comforting.
She
is
a
comforting
presence
and
a
sense
of
calm
in
an
otherwise
chaotic
situation.
She
always
provides
a
positive
outlook
through
the
negativity,
Miss
herderman.
Does
everything
with
love
and
respect?
D
D
C
A
E
E
E
Oh
my
goodness,
since
joining
the
Jones
family
in
2020,
Mrs
Gilligan
has
helped
pave
the
way
to
their
new
normal,
ranging
from
running
after
school
programs.
Organizing
volunteers,
coordinating
the
book
fair
and
leading
new
volunteers,
Mrs
Gilligan
shows
us
the
way
to
volunteer
Nina
McCarthy
Secretary
of
the
PTA
described
how
Mrs
Gilligan
brought
back
after
school
programs
to
Jones
Elementary.
E
She
has
worked
tirelessly
to
staff
each
club
with
appropriate
leaders
and
chaperones,
not
to
mention
ensuring
each
child.
Has
the
proper
paperwork
and
each
volunteer
has
the
correct
background
check.
It
is
no
small
task
to
organize
and
she
handles
it
with
ease
and
Grace.
At
the
same
time
as
planning
and
Staffing
eight
weeks
of
after
school
clubs,
Mrs
Gilligan
coordinated
the
Scholastic
Book
Fair
we're
working
closely
with
the
media
specialist
to
create
a
smooth
process.
That
was
a
success
that
was
successful
and
well
received.
E
Beyond
the
basics
of
running
the
fair
Mrs
Gilligan
demonstrated
how
much
she
cares
about
the
children
by
working
with
the
school
counselor
to
create
a
special
fund
that
would
ensure
that
every
single
student
was
able
to
purchase
a
book
if
they
wished.
Mrs
Gillian
also
leads
the
PTA
enrichment
committee.
E
As
a
mother
of
five
aacps
students,
including
a
set
of
triplets,
she
has
created
relationships
with
local
businesses
that
will
benefit
Jones
Elementary
and
our
children
for
years
to
come,
including
Partnerships
with
Park
books
in
Jamal,
Garden
Center
Mrs
McCarthy
tells
us
that
Mrs
Gilligan
is
not
only
a
team
player.
She
is
a
leader
when
it
comes
to
making
things
happen.
E
She
never
hesitates
to
ask
a
question:
offer
a
solution
or
collaborate
with
the
PTA
staff,
PTA
staff
and
administration,
a
volunteer
who
is
this
dedicated
inclusive
and
is
committed
as
a
Rarity
Mrs
Gilligan
Jones,
Elementary
School,
and
the
entire
Anne
Arundel
County
Public
Schools
Community
are
blessed
to
have
such
a
dedicated
volunteer.
Who
shows
the
way,
and
we
thank
you
for
your
service.
Would
you
please
come
forward?
It's
with
great
appreciation.
I
would
like
to
present
the
volunteer
of
the
month
Bell
and
certificate
to
you
as
a
symbol
of
our
appreciation.