In 2006, I chose to pursue a doctorate. My father was the spark that lit the match. One afternoon we were sitting in my parents’ living room, and he casually asked me why I stopped going to school. I replied… Read More ›
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Helping Dr. Biden Hear Our Voices
Hope for Education In August 2020, when the Democratic Party nominated Joe Biden for the Presidency, Biden announced his acceptance from the library of the high school where his wife used to teach. And Dr. Biden addressed the nation from… Read More ›
Using the SLEI Standards to Advocate, Plan, and Discover
The School Librarian Roles I am Most Passionate About I began as a student in the online school library media program at the University of West Georgia in 2015. I was working part-time as a school library paraprofessional at the… Read More ›
Using Voice Recordings to Support the National School Library Standards
Recently I was reminded of a tool called Vocaroo that allows users to record and share their voices online. There is something more personable about leaving a message for your students, parents, and teachers that includes your voice. The best thing about… Read More ›
Telecommuting Like a Boss
Lately, I have been swapping stories with colleagues and students about how social distancing has changed our lives. I am thankful that I still have a job, and my heart goes out to those that do not. I anticipate that… Read More ›
Curating “On Demand” Professional Learning
I originally wrote this post in early February prior to the changes many schools and districts are facing due to the spread of the Coronavirus and COVID-19. The final section gives ideas of how to fit professional learning into a… Read More ›
12 More (mostly cheap) Teacher Tricks that Work in an Elementary Library
In 2017, I wrote a blog post titled “12 (mostly cheap) Teacher Tricks that Work in an Elementary Library.” What I did not realize when I wrote that post was the positive response it would receive. The goal was to… Read More ›
3 Reasons to Love Self-Checkout in an Elementary Library
I know what you must be thinking: I am late to this party! If you complete a quick Internet search you find many, many posts from librarians who have been using self-checkout for years. I mean, years! So now I… Read More ›
#AASL19 Digital Badges
Digital badges have become a common way of earning and sharing micro-credentials demonstrating professional development accomplishments and proficiencies. For the AASL 2019 conference, the organizers are delighted to introduce earnable digital badges. There are 19 badge options in all. You… Read More ›
Perfectly Possible: Library of Congress Primary Sources in YOUR Library
Beating the Summer Heat This summer, I got to beat the heat of southern Maryland by attending a very cool week-long adventure at the Library of Congress. In the spring, I applied to be a part of the Teaching with… Read More ›