Apopka Elementary School

Posted July 27, 2009

In response to the parent that posted on July 6th: AES was never an 'A school' until after the current principal came. In fact, it never got above a C until her tenure, and now it's never dropped below a B. What's more, since she's come to AES, she's pushed for a new building, had all portables removed, greatly increased the schools technology, and earned the school a great deal of recognition both locally and statewide. Please check your facts before posting, and even more so, don't try to bring down our wonderful little neighborhood school.
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Posted November 25, 2008

In my ten year career, I've had the opportunity to work at a handful of elementary schools under the OCPS umbrella, and Apopka Elementary has been the best. The school community is wonderful, and the leadership under Mrs. Paulsen has moved the school from mediocrity to truly deserving to be the town's namesake school. Apopka Elementary has become a wonderful place for children to learn and grow. The technology that is available for students to use is remarkable, with all 3rd-5th classrooms making use of audible-field technology, ActivBoards, new computer labs, and document cameras. Teachers have earned a variety of grants, including a Fulbright Scholarship to Japan. Teachers have successfully achieved National Board Certification. Mrs. Paulsen successfully pushed for a new building, eliminating all portables. Students are actively engaged in academics and service learning. If you live in the Apopka ES zone, stop by sometime and learn about our school!
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Posted June 3, 2008

Both my children attend Apopka Elementary and love it. The teachers are attentive and Principal Paulsen is very involved and is a wonderful principal. My son attended Rock Springs Elementary Kindegarten and First grade and he is so much happier at Apopka Elementary. I highly recommend this school. Even the Arts program under Mrs. Archer is wonderful. Stop by and see if you have any questions.
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Posted January 26, 2008

At one time not too long ago Apopka Elementary was growing and leading to success. I just can't understand why that school has changed so much and all the wonderful teachers that school had left. There must be a reason. Although there are many comments in the community that the principal drove them out and got her own group in there. Needless to say that is unprofessional. It is sad that at one time the community was beginning to speak so highly of the school and with what it has now, it is right back on the downside. It's amazing how just one person can change and make everything look negative for a school. Apopka Elementary has an outstanding staff of teachers. They were chased away. My grand daughter was taken out of that school by her mom when we saw the bad administration.
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