Do you ever wonder if it hurts when tadpoles grow legs? I don’t know if tadpoles have growing pains; humans certainly do. But if tadpoles didn’t grow legs and hop out of the pond, they’d be stuck eating algae forever!… Read More ›
Presidential Musings
Providing Structures for Learning and Change: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Equity has always been a big deal to me. My mom and dad intended to be fair with me and my twin sister, but they inadvertently created a zero-sum game: If they couldn’t afford to do something for both of… Read More ›
I Love Projects!
I love projects! As president of AASL, I have the privilege of observing and participating in many projects. I love noticing what makes them successful. I believe the use of process is an essential ingredient for achieving a project’s end… Read More ›
Find Your AASL
Think of it: the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has more than 7,000 members. At 7,000+ strong, AASL is the third largest division in the American Library Association (ALA). This is significant because: We are a mighty force for… Read More ›
What Matters
It may sound silly or perhaps unusual or even startling to those of you who do not know me personally, but I am a little teary-eyed about my last blog as AASL President. What a year it has been! The… Read More ›
Channeling Your Inner School Librarian Superhero through Annual Reports
Faster than a laser barcode scanner, More powerful than a superhero, Able to leap tall shelves in a single bound, Look, over in the library! It’s a teacher! It’s a leader! It’s a learner-ready school librarian! Are you feeling your… Read More ›
Learner-Ready School Librarians for a Community of Readers!
Celebrating what we have chosen to do for our life’s work is steeped in both reflection and joy. School Library Month reminds us to pause in our busy school librarian lives and contemplate for a few minutes what we do… Read More ›
Vote to Shape AASL’s Future
I’m a voter, I always have been. I believe in the power that voters have in determining policies and direction. I am also a joiner. I believe that professional associations are vital to those they serve. So let’s investigate what… Read More ›
Finding Common Ground to Transform Teaching and Learning
I believe school librarians must have a pulse on the larger educational landscape. I find reading educational journals benefits my own work. Educational Leadership’s March 2016 issue titled “Learning for Life” is one of my favorites that truly resonated with… Read More ›
On to the Future!
“A vision without a strategy remains an illusion.” —Lee Bolman, Professor and Author of Reframing the Path to School Leadership: A Guide for Principals and Teachers Happy New Year! Time to look forward, imagine, wish, and contemplate! Time to take action!… Read More ›