Fall is one of my favorite seasons. The shorter days and cooler evenings have typically ushered in a comforting routine, and the new school year would be well under way. Yet today few things are as they were a year… Read More ›
Presidential Musings
Embracing Our Leadership Role through Advocacy and Voting
You cannot be afraid to speak up and speak out for what you believe. You have to have courage, raw courage. The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have in a democracy. Both of the above quotes are… Read More ›
Practicing Self-Care as Schools Reopen
I am living through a global pandemic, national protests, economic turmoil, political discord, and Hurricane Isaias swept through my state. My everyday life is indifferent to these occurrences and continues on with all of its complexity. I am scheduled to… Read More ›
Communication Is Key
This is the first time in my many years as an educator that I have experienced a major societal event without being with my students. Even in the summer, I had the reassurance that I would see them soon and… Read More ›
A Lot Can Happen in a Year!
AASL, we’ve had a great year together! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be your president. I danced into the year at Wanda K. Brown’s inaugural reception in Washington, DC, at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference, learned something… Read More ›
Taking Your Turn
The AASL chapters (formerly known as affiliates) communicate concerns to the AASL Board through a structured process. This helps AASL stay informed of local developments that affect school libraries and learners. The board reviews the concerns and takes action on… Read More ›
Thoughts about Navigating Our Strange New World
As president of AASL, it is an honor to have this space to share my thoughts with you. Please bear with me as I ramble through some of the thoughts and issues that are on my mind as we shelter… Read More ›
Stand with Your Colleagues and Vote in the ALA/AASL Election!
I hope you are as impressed as I am with the amazing volunteers who are standing for election in the upcoming ALA/AASL election. Each of these member leaders has been asked to serve in specific roles because of their skills,… Read More ›
Help #FundLibraries and Support Our Communities
For the fourth year in a row, President Trump has released a proposed budget that eliminates funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL), two major sources of federal funds for academic,… Read More ›
Do You See Yourself in AASL?
Welcome to the new year! As I write this, I am halfway through my term as AASL President, and I am loving the journey. I’ve met wonderful people, visited amazing places, and have contributed to school librarianship in many ways… Read More ›