Anne Arundel County Public School students in grades 1 through 12 are asked to submit an original essay on the topic:

Teachers make a lasting impact on the lives of their students.
Discuss a teacher who has made a difference in
your life.

Essays from students in grades 1-5 should be 50 to 100 words; in grades 6-8, 200 to 250 words; and in grades 9-12, 350 to 400 words.

Entries will be judged by the AACC’s Student Education Association. On April 10, winners will be notified and invited to a reception on May 5 during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Awards
One first place, second place and third place winner will be be awarded in each of the following grade categories:
Elementary (grades 1-5)
Middle School (grades 6-8)
High School (grades 9-12)

Prizes
First place — 2GB iPod Shuffle
Second place — $35 Best Buy gift card
Third place — $25 Best Buy gift card

Deadline
All submissions must include students name, address, home phone, student or family e-mail, school name, teacher, and parent signature and be postmarked no later than March 20.

Send to:
TEACH Institute Essay Contest
Colleen Eisenbeiser, Director TEACH Institute
Anne Arundel Community College
101 College Parkway
Arnold, Maryland 21012-1895

If you have any questions, contact Lisa Torcisi at 410-777-2341 or avtorcisi@aacc.edu.