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Two minutes at: Lawton Elementary

March 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor
This is one in a series of videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is  “Every child, every day.” Everyone fully sees, values, and celebrates each child for […]
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Mary Roderique, Burns Park Elementary kindergarten teacher

March 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor
Mary Roderique was born in Minnesota and grew up near Indianapolis. She attended Indiana University, where she pursued an impressive overload of credits, studying Business, Psychology, English, Biology, and Vocal Performance before joining the School […]
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Allen Elementary’s Black History Month Celebration featured performances deeply rooted in Black history

February 27, 2025 AAPS News Editor
Allen Elementary’s Black History Month Celebration featured performances deeply rooted in Black history, highlighting themes of resilience, justice, and artistic expression. Musical selections included “Keep Your Eyes on the Prize” performed by third graders, “Don’t B […]
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Two minutes at: Thurston Elementary

February 25, 2025 AAPS News Editor
This is one in a series of videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is  “Every child, every day.” Everyone fully sees, values, and celebrates each child for […]
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Ellen McGee, Thurston fifth grade teacher

February 19, 2025 AAPS News Editor
Ellen O’Malley McGee is a proud product of the Ann Arbor Public Schools. She attended Burns Park Elementary, Slauson Middle School and Pioneer. After graduating, McGee went to Washtenaw Community College and earned a degree […]
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Kristal VerLee, Lawton Elementary fourth grade teacher

February 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor
Kristal VerLee was born in Flint, where she was educated through through fifth grade. Her family then moved to Grand Blanc, where she completed her middle and high school education. After high school, VerLee attended […]
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Two minutes at: Dicken Elementary

February 4, 2025 AAPS News Editor
This video is one in a series of videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is  “Every child, every day.” Everyone fully sees, values, and celebrates each child […]
Elementary News

Two minutes at: Bryant Elementary

January 30, 2025 AAPS News Editor
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor This video is one in a series of videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is  “Every child, every day.” Everyone […]
Students created signs of peace and unity in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and held a Student Peace Walk throughout the school
Elementary News

Video: King Elementary 4th & 5th grad hold a Student Peace Walk to share messages of unity

January 27, 2025 AAPS News Editor
Our King Elementary fourth and fifth graders led the way in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy during Friday’s Student Peace Walk. The students created thoughtful signs and messages of peace and unity. They […]
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Jewel Walters, Thurston kindergarten teacher

January 27, 2025 AAPS News Editor
Thurston Elementary kindergarten teacher Jewel Walters was born in Toledo, Ohio. She and her sisters, Peaches and Angel, were raised by her father, who worked at the Ford Stamping Plant, and her mother, who was employed […]

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