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Two minutes at: Wines Elementary

October 13, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is: Every Child. Every Day. Every one fully sees, values, […]

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Jessica Glaser, Wines Elementary music teacher

October 11, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Jessica Glaser grew up in Rochester Hills.  After graduating from Rochester High School, she earned bachelor’s degrees in music education and in vocal performance at Michigan State University. Glaser […]

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Two minutes at: Lawton Elementary

September 29, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is: Every Child. Every Day. Every one fully sees, values, […]

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Josh Tumolo, A2 STEAM fifth grade teacher

September 27, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Josh Tumolo was born in Camden, New Jersey, the oldest of three children.  He attended Haddonfield Public Schools from kindergarten through 7th grade before moving to Saline to complete […]

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Hispanic Heritage Month expands student awareness of culture, art, music & more at AAPS schools

September 23, 2021 AAPS News Editor

At Mitchell Elementary, this month is one of the highlights of the year By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Because it coincides with the busy start of the school year, the national Hispanic Heritage Month […]

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Two minutes at: Carpenter Elementary

September 23, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of 2-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is: Every Child. Every Day. Every one fully sees, values, […]

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Inclusive, equitable, and joyful: District’s new head of elementary education is eager to help enhance the school environment

August 4, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Matt Hilton lauded as caring, thoughtful leader By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor As much as he’s enjoyed being principal of Mitchell Elementary, Matt Hilton is eager to get to work as AAPS’ new executive […]

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New principal of Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary says the name of the school spoke to her

July 29, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Koren Clinkscale says MLK has inspired her to be a calm leader who makes a positive impact By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The new principal of King Elementary is diplomatic, caring, and respectful; a calm […]

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Thurston Elementary music teacher named a quarterfinalist for the 2022 GRAMMY Award for music educators

June 17, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Yael Rothfeld has taught at Thurston for 18 years; admires families’ and the district’s support of music and the arts Thurston music teacher Yael Rothfeld has been named as a quarterfinalist for the 2022 GRAMMY […]

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Ko Shih & Jason DePasquale, Ann Arbor Open team teachers

May 26, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Teaching can be a lonely profession, but that’s never a problem for Ko Shih and Jason DePasquale. Now in their fourth year of team-teaching 5th and 6th graders at Ann Arbor Open, […]

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