What is it about teaching adults that strikes fear in the hearts of people who teach kids all day? As we strive to be seen as leaders among our peers at our campuses, we are very often called to do… Read More ›
Professional Development
When You’re Left Behind at Conference Time
I love a conference. Spending lots of time alone in the library makes me crave the camaraderie of a conference center full of fairly like-minded folks. New ideas energize me. While I may not have time on an average Monday… Read More ›
DIY Technology Professional Development
A version of what I am sharing with you this month was published on another blog (Informed Librarian Online). I imagine that many of you already know a lot of the information that I am sharing. However, I thought a… Read More ›
A Year at the Library of Congress as a Teacher in Residence
This year, my 19th as an educator and 6th as a librarian, is different than any other. This year I was chosen as a Teacher in Residence at the Library of Congress. Typically, when I introduce myself as a Teacher… Read More ›
Collaboration at Your State Conference
I love conferences! Attending conferences is like going to the spa for me. I walk away feeling renewed, refreshed, and energized. I feel ready to conquer the world…or at least my school library. There are many reasons to attend your state… Read More ›
Professional Development Highlights: August & September 2015
The summer is coming to an end. If you are like me, you will miss it. While I have frequently lamented the summer’s end, the beginning of the school year has always been exciting for me. It is a time… Read More ›
Rock Star Camp for Educators
Up until this week, the closest I’d ever come to rock star status was extremely peripherally, as the teenage girlfriend of the drummer in a popular rock band in the Gulf Coast, Florida hometown where I spent my junior and… Read More ›
Friday Finds – A Great Blog to Follow
E-literate Librarian The middle school librarian, Tamara Cox has an awesome blog to follow. There are great tips for working with students, teachers, staff, and the school board. We need to address all of these patrons. This blog is… Read More ›
Friday Find – Ultimate PD
Are you looking for an excellent way to enrich your repertoire of skills and tools? Well, the Library of Congress is looking for two Teachers-in-Residence for the next school year. You get to spend a whole school year at the… Read More ›
Friday Finds – Fabulous Freebies
Here are some great and awesome freebies for you to use in your school library or to share with your teachers and make you the school hero. Some of them you may recognize and some may pique your interest or… Read More ›