Kelly O'Connell

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

[Kelly O'Connell @kellyaoconnell]

If you’re looking to work with an awesome admin team and you’re an SLP or Music teacher, check out this opportunity!

[Kelly O'Connell @kellyaoconnell]

Huge Congrats to Principal Walsh and Principal Kauffman on this awesome recognition! @AACountySchools

[MAESP @Maespmd]

Congratulations to Maryland’s Gold Star Schools and their amazing principals: Shauna Kauffman, Dr. Aundrea McCall, and Julia Walsh! #NAESP26 @NAESP @AACountySchools @pgcps

[Kelly O'Connell @kellyaoconnell]

What an honor to present with @jolyn_davis at the NAESP 2026 Conference this morning! Our session: Building a Culture of Belief: Collective Teacher Efficacy as a Lever for Advanced Coursework
Expansion was filled with rich conversation and idea sharing! @NAESP @AACountySchools

[AACPS CCR Cocurricular @AACPSbeyond]

@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

[Kristin Sym- eee STEM Teacher @Ridgeway @MrsSymAACPS]

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.

[College Board @CollegeBoard]

🌟 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.

🔗 https://t.co/ku9rVvwBL4

[Kelly O'Connell @kellyaoconnell]

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.

[AACPS CCR Cocurricular @AACPSbeyond]

@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

[AACPS CCR Cocurricular @AACPSbeyond]

@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.

[Kelly O'Connell @kellyaoconnell]

We’re proud of these mathematicians who showed courage and determination during tonight’s competition! #BelongGrowSucceed

[AACPS CCR Cocurricular @AACPSbeyond]

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!

[AACPS CCR Cocurricular @AACPSbeyond]

#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 🏆

[Folger McKinsey Elem @FolgerAACPS]

So proud of our third graders and the critical thinking I see from them every day in EEE! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools

[Kelly O'Connell @kellyaoconnell]

This is amazing!

[Waugh Chapel ES @WCESCougarAACPS]

Outdoor STEM stations today at recess! #Belonggrowsucceed

[AACPS CCR Cocurricular @AACPSbeyond]

@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

[Kelly O'Connell @kellyaoconnell]

@AACPSbeyond @SevernRunAACPS @SevernaParkHS @ACEMentor This is one of my favorites of the year. Student presentations were remarkable- architecture, engineering, & construction skills & knowledge were outstanding! I’m grateful for the mentors and proud of the students and teachers! Thank you for your leadership, Ms. Catterton!

[Kelly O'Connell @kellyaoconnell]

Look at these engaged engineers! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ #belonggrowsucceed

[Broadneck ES @BroadneckES]

Fourth graders explore and describe ways we transfer information without text or speech. @triplee_aacps @annearundelcountypublicschool

[AACPS CCR Cocurricular @AACPSbeyond]

@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.

[AACPS CCR Cocurricular @AACPSbeyond]

@AACountySchools students at @CentralMS_AACPS @nrthcountyaacps et al present year-long @MarylandMESA projects to audience of peers today @AnneArundelCC Bravo students and teachers! 🏆

[AACPS CCR Cocurricular @AACPSbeyond]

@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

[BigFuture @MyBigFuture]

Help students spring forward with their college and career plans — share our March checklist. 🌸

9th Grade: https://t.co/cZXIXPdX3d
10th Grade: https://t.co/uLc6Wj22aC
11th Grade: https://t.co/ErfI0Am1VB
12th Grade: https://t.co/E2zPCIqZC0

#collegeplanning #careerplanning #goalsetting