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Laura Long is the school library media specialist at Highland School of Technology in Gastonia, NC, a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her Masters of Library Science from East Carolina University. She is a Gaston County Schools' Delta Fellow, Pinnacle Technology Leader and member of the Pioneering Educators Team, as well as a National Board certified language arts teacher. Additionally, she is the President-elect of the North Carolina School Library Media Association. She loves collaborating and helping her students connect with others around the world, so feel free to contact her via email or social media.

• The School Library, Makey Makey, and Learning

  By Laura Long on 01/10/2019 • ( 6 )

  

  This month, when deciding what to blog about, I waited to start writing until after I finished a two-day collaboration with a visionary teacher at my high school using Makey Makey STEM kits. She is a creative, dynamic teacher, and… Read More ›

• Drop-In Professional Development in the School Library

  By Laura Long on 12/06/2018 • ( 4 )

  

  Drop-In PD is Born School librarians know all too well how precious time is during the school day. With that in mind, I decided to get creative about offering professional development (PD) opportunities for the teachers here at Highland School… Read More ›

• Supporting Student Learning with Community Partners

  By Laura Long on 10/31/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Fostering Real-World Learning Experiences As school librarians we all wear so many hats. For me, one of those hats has been teaching video broadcasting to seniors at our high school. To say this was out of my comfort zone is… Read More ›

• Is a School-wide Research Model for You?

  By Laura Long on 10/02/2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Recognizing the Need for a Research Model Fall is in the air and so is a new Research Road Map at Highland School of Technology in Gastonia, North Carolina. The journey to create a school-wide research model began during the… Read More ›

• New Student Orientation for the School Library

  By Laura Long on 08/29/2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Reflecting on the Summer and Preparing for a New School Year It’s the time of year when we transition from summer schedules to back-to-school activities. As I plan my own new student orientation for the library, I am mindful of… Read More ›

• Summertime – Relaxation, Renewal, and Advocacy!

  By Laura Long on 08/02/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Summer is a time of relaxation and renewal. It is also a wonderful season to advocate for school libraries. Social media is a great way to highlight your school library or post about summer reading. Presenting at a conference at… Read More ›

• AASL Inspire Grants: Inspiring a Culture of Reading at Highland School of Technology

  By Laura Long on 06/12/2017 • ( 2 )

  

  Inspiring students to be lifelong readers and learners is my passion, and as a recipient of both the AASL’s Inspire Collection Development Grant and the Inspire Special Event Grant, the students and teachers at Highland School of Technology in Gastonia,… Read More ›