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Kelly O'Connell @kellyaoconnell

Director CCR PreK-12 AACPS • 2020 BCPS Elementary Principal of the Year • Tweets & Opinions are My Own • (she/her)

Joined August 2014
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Kelly O'Connell retweeted
AACPS CCR Cocurricular@AACPSbeyond
May 30
Replying to @AACountySchools
@AACountySchools students from 31 schools bring ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) to USNA this Friday in their exhibition of knowledge in building, navigating, and collaborating in @NavalStates STEM Office. Remarkable teachers, students, mids, and @USNASTEMCenter staff. #BGS
AACPS students at USNA hydro lab navigate underwater ROVs.

ALT AACPS students at USNA hydro lab navigate underwater ROVs.

Students from Belvedere ES with teacher, Nik Jones, analyze ways to adjust buoyancy at the United States Naval Academy’s Seaperch day this Friday, May 29th.

ALT Students from Belvedere ES with teacher, Nik Jones, analyze ways to adjust buoyancy at the United States Naval Academy’s Seaperch day this Friday, May 29th.

Proud 5th grade engineer shows her self-built ROV.

ALT Proud 5th grade engineer shows her self-built ROV.
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Kelly O'Connell retweeted
Kristin Sym- eee STEM Teacher @Ridgeway@MrsSymAACPS
May 30
Thank you @AACPSbeyond @AacpsCCR for sponsoring our @RidgewayESAACPS SeaPerch club and trip to the Naval Academy! The students had a wonderful time and gained invaluable knowledge.
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Kelly O'Connell retweeted
College Board
@CollegeBoard
May 21
🌟 LAST CHANCE 🌟 Today is the last day for students to claim an award from the College Board #NationalRecognitionProgram. Top-performing 10th and 11th graders nationwide may be eligible. Remind your student to check their status on BigFuture today. 🔗 spr.ly/6016B8D5YM

College Board National Recognition Program

This program helps high- performing students stand out on their college and scholarship applications.

bigfuture.collegeboard.org
College Board
@CollegeBoard
May 19
Help students get the attention of top colleges.🌟 Remind them to claim their #NationalRecognitionProgram award by May 21! Sophomores and juniors in high academic standing are eligible and can review their status on #BigFuture. 🔗 spr.ly/6014BB7es4
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We’re hiring an academic specialist to support school based leaders and teachers in providing rich advanced learning experiences for all students. If you’re passionate about raising the bar for all, supporting principals, teachers, & students send me a DM or email for more info.
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Kelly O'Connell retweeted
AACPS CCR Cocurricular@AACPSbeyond
Apr 24
Replying to @ArundelMiddle
@ArundelMiddle Leadership, staff, and @AACountySchools students welcome military families to breakfast with Patriotic Leaders Club honoring these soldiers through demonstrations in flag handling/folding and speeches about the resilience of being a military child. @USAGFortMeade
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Kelly O'Connell retweeted
AACPS CCR Cocurricular@AACPSbeyond
Apr 22
Replying to @AACountySchools
@AACountySchools meet winning Envirothon Team @BHSAACPS talented teacher, John Allyn. Working with natural resource professionals in conservation competition facilitated @AEchoEnvEdAACPS students excellence in assessments: soils, aquatics, wildlife, non-point source pollution.
Envirothon Winners from Broadneck HS - students scored exceptionally in exams on soils, aquatic, forestry, wildlife, and non-point source pollution. Congratulations to the next generation of conservation!

ALT Envirothon Winners from Broadneck HS - students scored exceptionally in exams on soils, aquatic, forestry, wildlife, and non-point source pollution. Congratulations to the next generation of conservation!
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We’re proud of these mathematicians who showed courage and determination during tonight’s competition! #BelongGrowSucceed
AACPS CCR Cocurricular@AACPSbeyond
Apr 22
Tonight computational thinking with 42 school-wide 24 Game 5th Grade winners from around @AACountySchools compete for the regional win @24Game. Top 4 winners @LinthicumES @GBPESMath @HillsmereESAACP @gbparkaacps Outstanding mathematicians and club teachers! Congratulations!
Top 4 students at AACPS 5th Grade 24 Game regional championship.

ALT Top 4 students at AACPS 5th Grade 24 Game regional championship.

School-wide 24 Game winners come tonight for competition at AACPS 24 Game Regionals.

ALT School-wide 24 Game winners come tonight for competition at AACPS 24 Game Regionals.

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Linthicum ES student Regional 24 Game winner and principal, Scott Simpson.

ALT Linthicum ES student Regional 24 Game winner and principal, Scott Simpson.
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Kelly O'Connell retweeted
AACPS CCR Cocurricular@AACPSbeyond
Apr 11
#BelongGrowSucceed @united_model MS and HS students from @AACountySchools practice diplomacy through discussion, empathy, debate, and consensus @SevernaParkHS today at district conference. Ms. Poole and Ms. Pantazis lead and guide @aacpsSocialStudies 🏆
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Kelly O'Connell retweeted
Folger McKinsey Elem@FolgerAACPS
Apr 10
So proud of our third graders and the critical thinking I see from them every day in EEE! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
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This is amazing!
Waugh Chapel ES@WCESCougarAACPS
Apr 10
Outdoor STEM stations today at recess! #Belonggrowsucceed
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Kelly O'Connell retweeted
AACPS CCR Cocurricular@AACPSbeyond
Apr 9
Replying to @AACountySchools
@AACountySchools students draw inspiration from history and natural world in @aceofannapolis design presentations of Carr’s Beach in Annapolis tonight @AnneArundelCC future architects and engineers @SevernRunAACPS @SevernaParkHS @OldMillHSAACPD TY teachers and mentors @ACEMentor
Severna Park HS students present their design concepts for project of Carr’s Beach reimagined.

ALT Severna Park HS students present their design concepts for project of Carr’s Beach reimagined.

Tonight AACPS ACE Mentor students present to Professional engineers and architects who critique and guide student design presentations at AACC Arnold campus.

ALT Tonight AACPS ACE Mentor students present to Professional engineers and architects who critique and guide student design presentations at AACC Arnold campus.

Old Mill high school students present to panel of experts their redesign project for Carr’s Beach.

ALT Old Mill high school students present to panel of experts their redesign project for Carr’s Beach.

OMHS students present to panel Carr’s Beach redesign project.

ALT OMHS students present to panel Carr’s Beach redesign project.

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Look at these engaged engineers! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ #belonggrowsucceed
Broadneck ES@BroadneckES
Apr 8
Fourth graders explore and describe ways we transfer information without text or speech. @triplee_aacps @annearundelcountypublicschool
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Kelly O'Connell retweeted
AACPS CCR Cocurricular@AACPSbeyond
Mar 28
Replying to @AACountySchools
@AACountySchools @chsroboticsteam @crofton_cybirds @wirewolves10679 @PowerHawks1111 First Robotics Chesapeake Division from DMV area compete @SevernRunAACPS @FRCTeams today for opportunity at First Districts in April 2026.
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Kelly O'Connell retweeted
AACPS CCR Cocurricular@AACPSbeyond
Mar 25
Replying to @AACountySchools
@AACountySchools students at @CentralMS_AACPS @nrthcountyaacps et al present year-long @MarylandMESA projects to audience of peers today @AnneArundelCC Bravo students and teachers! 🏆
Central MA students bring excellence to Maryland MESA Day today at AACPS.

ALT Central MA students bring excellence to Maryland MESA Day today at AACPS.

Presentations / Awards today at AACC Arnold Campus with Maryland MESA students from AACPS.

ALT Presentations / Awards today at AACC Arnold Campus with Maryland MESA students from AACPS.
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Kelly O'Connell retweeted
AACPS CCR Cocurricular@AACPSbeyond
Mar 21
Replying to @USNASTEMCenter
@USNASTEMCenter @AACountySchools @seaperch regionals Secondary students from DMV area compete today for opportunity to go on to Seaperch Internationals this May. Thank you coaches USNA. @OMMNAACPS @SHSaacps @SouthernMSAACPS @CroftonMSAACPS @ChesBayMSAACPS @CentralMS_AACPS
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Kelly O'Connell retweeted
BigFuture
@MyBigFuture
Mar 20
Help students spring forward with their college and career plans — share our March checklist. 🌸 9th Grade: spr.ly/6013B6kDMX 10th Grade: spr.ly/6014B6kDMk 11th Grade: spr.ly/6015B6kDMZ 12th Grade: spr.ly/6016B6kDMw #collegeplanning #careerplanning #goalsetting
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Kelly O'Connell retweeted
AACPS CCR Cocurricular@AACPSbeyond
Mar 18
#BelongGrowSucceed @SevernRunAACPS Mr. Libdan's @ACEMentor club students work with mentors/experts from architecture construction management engineering to redesign Carr's Beach Annapolis. Students have been fully invested in this design competition among 4 @AACountySchools
Mentors from ACE Mentor Program in Annapolis work with students on Carr's Beach redesign project.

ALT Mentors from ACE Mentor Program in Annapolis work with students on Carr's Beach redesign project.

Mentor works with 4 Severn Run HS students on Carr's Beach redesign project competition.

ALT Mentor works with 4 Severn Run HS students on Carr's Beach redesign project competition.
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Congrats to all of our EGATE winners! We are so proud of our students and staff. Special shout out to Principal Barnes, Principal Panitz, and Principal Zetwick for raising the rigor for all students!
AACPS@AACountySchools
Mar 9
AACPS staff, students earn state recognition for gifted and talented education aacps.org/article/2755007 #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
EGATE education logo

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Kelly O'Connell retweeted
AACPS CCR Cocurricular@AACPSbeyond
Mar 9
Replying to @AACountySchools
@AACountySchools Mr. Mulherin and students @SevernRunAACPS compete @modelun this weekend at Calvert Hall HS Model UN conference in Towson. Two students are awarded for their analysis of the Korean War. "Best Crisis" and "Honorable Mention." @SocStudiesAACPS
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Kelly O'Connell retweeted
AACPS CCR Cocurricular@AACPSbeyond
Mar 9
Replying to @AACountySchools
@AACountySchools Model UN conference at Calvert Hall HS in Towson. Students from region compete in writing, public speaking, and collaboration in diplomacy, critical thinking, global awareness, and leadership. Three students @SRSeahawksaacps bring home awards for excellence.
South River High School students at MUN conference at Towson University.

ALT South River High School students at MUN conference at Towson University.
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