Podcasts about teacher librarian

Libraries can be a space for community building and idea exchange. During this new era of AI–what is already happening in the library? That's what we explore this week with three different perspectives on the way the Librarian is a critical voice on all things AI. Ready to meet our guests? Zakir Hossain is a Teacher-Librarian and independent researcher. He's passionate about academic integrity and artificial intelligence literacy development. Born and raised in Bangladesh, Zakir has lived and worked in Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Zakir can be reached via @DuZakir on X and zakir.reseachtl@gmail.com    Danny Glasner has been a technology coach, learning support, and for the past seven years, a library/media specialist otherwise known as a teacher-librarian. He has worked in schools for the past 21 years in Toronto, Istanbul, Hanoi, Zhuhai, Beijing, Phuket (as the whole school librarian for UWC Thailand), Ho Chi Minh City, and now Tirana, Albania. The library brings many of Danny's passions together; love of reading, critical and creative thinking, artificial intelligence, technology in general, diversity, justice, belonging, sustainability, mindfulness, and global citizenship. The library Is a safe space where the entire learning community is made to feel welcome and seen. Danny utilizes his network to bring people together, to help students connect ideas, and to amplify their actions by broadening their audience. His passion for connecting people and ideas inspired him to co-found inTLlead.org, an international grassroots teacher-librarian leadership group, and #inTLchat, a hashtag and chat that connects librarians all over the world. He is the founding coordinator of 21st Century Library Connection Miniconference and the library strand for 21CLHK Main Conference held in Hong Kong, February 12-15 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-glasner-99a833268/ https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14262254/ https://www.instagram.com/dannyglasner/ https://groups.io/g/intllead https://medium.com/@dannyglasner   Heeru Bhojwani is a dedicated librarian with over 25 years of experience, blending her expertise in literacy, research, and digital innovation. Beginning her journey in primary schools with a focus on literacy, she later advanced to secondary education, promoting research skills, student voice, and choice. Heeru is the co-founder of the Liferarian Association, where she coaches librarians, building their skill sets and supporting underserved communities by helping fund library initiatives. She established the National Jarul Book Award to honor excellence in children's literature and has published three multilingual anthologies representing over 10 languages. Heeru has presented at NESA, ISTE, and collaborated with KSIPD, running workshops that inspire librarians. https://heerubhojwani.com/ Liferarian.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/heeru-bhojwani-76975011   Huge thanks to our sponsors: https://www.neulight.io/?utm_source=shiftingschool&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fallsponsorship&utm_id=1   https://creativity-week.squarespace.com/    

In this episode, we sit down with Janet Wile, Supervisor of Library Services for Central Unified School District in Fresno, California. Janet's journey has taken her from history teacher to passionate advocate for school libraries and literacy programs. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:Janet's innovative programs that get students excited about readingThe challenges of encouraging literacy in a "book desert” Partnering with Reading is Fundamental (RIF) and its effect on studentsThe importance of creating welcoming, inclusive library spacesThe role of school libraries in providing safe spaces for studentsJanet offers us her incredible insights into building community connections through literacy and the power of putting books directly into students' hands. Her work highlights the transformative impact of innovative library programs on entire school communities.GUEST BIO:Janet Wile is the Supervisor of Library Services for Central Unified School District located in Fresno, CA.  She was the Teacher Librarian at Central East High School for thirteen years where she created long lasting programs, Athletes as Readers and Leaders (now in its 15th year), Slammin' in Your Library (now in its 18th year) and was well regarded for her collaborative lessons in all subject areas. In 2014 Janet moved to the district office to oversee twenty two school libraries as well as Instructional Materials. Janet was fortunate to be a participant in the Lilead Fellows Program, an intensive professional development program which brought together district library supervisors from all over the country to equip and empower them to be effective leaders for change in their districts.  Her work in Lilead altered her advocacy including the role of Teacher Librarians in her district as well as expanded library hours for all sites.Janet is also an instructor in the Teacher Librarian Credential Program at Fresno Pacific University, and well as a member of the California Recommended Literature List Committee. Janet served for five years on the California Young Reader Medal Committee and then served as Co-Administrator of the committee for five years.  Janet lives with her two beloved dogs and according to her co-workers, has more library t-shirts than anyone else they know.RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Send Janet and email at jwile@centralunified.comLearn more about the Rebel Project Literacy Curriculum, a fully integrated literacy and project based learning curriculum, at  projectup.us or inkwire.co/rplc Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination MeetLearn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us!bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcastsWe'd love it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content: forms.gle/JcKHf9DHTZnYUmQr6 Interested in being on the Rebel Educator podcast? Fill out this form and we'll reach out to you if we think you'd be a great fit for an upcoming episode. https://forms.gle/CZJXLQDdevPh22ZN7Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator:www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-acceleratorMORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.

This episode is part of the National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF).Do you feel like your school has a culture of literacy? Are you utilizing your school librarian to help build that culture? In this episode, guest Janet Wile shares invaluable insights on:The crucial role of school librarians in educationInnovative literacy programs that have flourished in her districtStrategies for creating a strong culture of literacyPartnering with Reading Is Fundamental to get books into students' handsJanet, a veteran teacher librarian and district supervisor, offers practical advice on transforming school libraries into vibrant hubs of learning and fostering a love of reading across all grade levels. Discover how collaboration between administrators, teachers, and librarians can revolutionize literacy in your school.Check out my instagram @BarbFlowersCoaching HERE for more tips and strategies!Sign up HERE for a FREE Consultation and learn more about how I can help you with one-on-one coaching.If you've enjoyed this episode, we'd love to have you as a subscriber! You'll get more conversations about literacy, as well as learn about ways you can focus on your well-being and the day-to-day of being a principal. You can also learn more about the other BE Podcast Network shows at https://bepodcast.network and learn more about Reading Is Fundamental at www.rif.org We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

This episode is part of the 2024 “National Literacy Month with RIF” campaign, a partnership between the BE Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental.Do you feel like your school has a culture of literacy? Are you utilizing your school librarian to help build that culture? In this episode, guest Janet Weill shares invaluable insights on:The crucial role of school librarians in educationInnovative literacy programs that have flourished in her districtStrategies for creating a strong culture of literacyPartnering with Reading is Fundamental to get books into students' handsJanet, a veteran teacher librarian and district supervisor, offers practical advice on transforming school libraries into vibrant hubs of learning and fostering a love of reading across all grade levels. Discover how collaboration between administrators, teachers, and librarians can revolutionize literacy in your school.Check out my instagram @BarbFlowersCoaching HERE for more tips and strategies!Sign up HERE for a FREE Consultation and learn more about how I can help you with one-on-one coaching.Tired of second-guessing your decisions as a principal? Download my free course! Access it here.If you've enjoyed this episode, we'd love to have you as a subscriber! You'll get more conversations about literacy, as well as learn about ways you can focus on your well-being and the day-to-day of being a principal. You can also learn more about the other BE Podcast Network shows at https://bepodcast.network and learn more about Reading Is Fundamental at www.rif.org We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

"I'm a bad liar. So I'm just like, I'm really good at telling the truth.”  - Brandy ColbertGoing down internet rabbit holes and discovering everything there is to know about random subjects is a relaxing way to spend an evening, according to Brandy Colbert. This passion for research is part of the secret sauce that helps her build such deep and believable characters in her fiction work. In her nonfiction writing, Brandy's ability to bring humanity to the real “characters” in the story is what brings history to life. Brandy is a true acolyte of the writing craft. She spent her youth creating stories of her own and occasionally borrowing and reinterpreting tales from TV. After studying journalism in college she spent the early stages of her career contributing to niche magazines, where she honed her research prowess.Today, Brandy brings all those skills together to write gripping, detail-oriented, character-driven fiction and nonfiction stories. Brandy Colbert is known for works such as "Little & Lion," which won the Stonewall Book Award, "The Only Black Girls in Town," and "Pointe". Meanwhile, her nonfiction book about the Tulsa Race Massacre, "Black Birds in the Sky" won the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award.In this episode, she tells us where she developed and honed her research skills, how she brings characters to life, and why a character by any other name is just…. not the same character.***Connect with Jordan and The Reading Culture @thereadingculturepod and subscribe to our newsletter at thereadingculturepod.com/newsletter. ***In Brandy's reading challenge, "Powerful Nonfiction" she challenges us to read a list of nonfiction books that she says will, “open minds, challenge assumptions, and highlight the power of historical truth.”  You can find her list and all past reading challenges at thereadingculturepod.com.Today's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Cindy Philbeck, Teacher-Librarian at Wando High School in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She told us a heartwarming story about a student's discovery of Sabaa Tahir's All My Rage.ContentsChapter 1 - Reading in the Ozarks (1:47)Chapter 2 - Early heartbreaks (5:54)Chapter 3 - A Midwestern college experience (11:57)Chapter 4 - A Humanist View (14:00)Chapter 5 - Women's muscles (17:43)Chapter 6 - Rejections (19:58)Chapter 7 - Write what you know research (23:55)Chapter 8 - A bad liar (27:37)Chapter 9 - Black Jewish Lesbians (exist) (30:19)Chapter 10 - Powerful Nonfiction (36:55)Chapter 11 - Beanstack Featured Librarian (37:44)LinksThe Reading CultureThe Reading Culture Newsletter SignupBrandy ColbertBrandy Colbert (@brandycolbert) • Instagram photos and videosTRANSCRIBED as PUBLIC SERVICE Toni Morrison at Portland State, May 30, 1975 Transcribed by Keisha E. McKenzieThe Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content)Beanstack resources to build your community's reading cultureHost: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducer: Jackie Lamport and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

In this episode of FYI, The Public Libraries Podcast, Kathleen Hughes, PLA, hosts Lori Leiberman, a Teacher/Librarian from Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon, as they explore the intricate dynamics of the romance genre, and Lieberman's upcoming PLA conference program, "Read Romance/Fight Patriarchy." The conversation navigates the popularity and enduring stigma surrounding romance literature, discussing the genre's paradoxical position as both a billion-dollar industry and a source of unwarranted shame for readers. Lori sheds light on the feminist essence embedded in romance narratives and their potential to challenge patriarchal norms. Drawing from her experiences at Lincoln High School, she shares insights into the positive impact of romance literature in educational settings, highlighting the genre's capacity to engage students and foster cultural awareness. The episode concludes with practical tips for launching a Romance Book Club in libraries and building inclusive romance collections that authentically represent diverse voices and experiences. Don't miss this candid exploration of the genre's complexities and its profound impact on readers and education.

Corie Julius, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator and Teacher Librarian at Albert Einstein Academies (AEA), shines a light on IB educators' mission to cultivate informed, compassionate global citizens. She shares her life's journey and how these experiences have forged her educational philosophy centered on peace, humanity, and acceptance. We discuss the merits of innovative teaching methods like looping and multi-age classrooms, and how the evolving role of libraries impacts today's education. We navigate the complexities of IB education, the significant role of California in the IB education landscape, and the unique challenges IB coordinators face. Join us for an episode filled with personal triumphs, professional growth, and the transformative power of embracing change in the world of education.Learn more about the International Baccalaureate.

Tania Ingram was a child psychologist before becoming an author of picture books and novels including the rollicking Jinny and Cooper series. When she's not writing she's learning to play the ukulele and singing to her chickens.   She's popped in today to chat about her new book series, Aggie Flea, her author journey, and the writing life in South Australia. Everybody please welcome, Tania Ingram.    Plus, Hayley in the Library is back. We cross to the front line, to the very source of what kids are reading, what's popular in books, the who, what, where and why kids get excited about reading.  Hayley shares the 5 most borrowed books, what kids are excited to read, and all the fun of the recent Book Week.

Welcome to the podcast where readers can be all kinds of ways, and books really are magic.In this trailer, meet your host: Chrissie. Chrissie is an elementary Teacher-Librarian in the Pacific Northwest. On this show, you can look forward to four kinds of regular epsiodes:BooklistsTopical deep dives"Help! My kid needs a book!" recommendation & advice episodesReading rave episodesBe sure to follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's montly kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com. 

Guest Name: Jessie Lynn Storrs Guest work information/location:Site location is El Centro Jr./Sr. High School located at Sacramento Youth Detention Facility (it is a Juvenile Hall) Is a Teacher Librarian and Media instructor at El Centro Jr./Sr. High School for Sacramento County Office of Education (the only one) as part of SCOE's court and community schools program. Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMillerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMillerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Jen shares how she implements St. Mother Teresa's wise words, "do little things with great love". She also offers a hot tip on the power of the post-it note (In case you wondered... This podcast is NOT sponsored by 3M!) Shoutouts to Mandy Froehlich, Tisha Richmond, Sarah Thomas, and more! Transcript available here. About Our Guest: Jennifer Casa-Todd is wife, mom, a Teacher-Librarian, a former Literacy Consultant, a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, author, and international keynote speaker. Jennifer is passionate about showing parents, teachers and students how they can use technology and social media to make the world a better place. Website: Twitter: @JCasaTodd Instagram: @jcasatodd About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell. Twitter - @LainieRowell Instagram - @LainieRowell Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here! You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount

Nationally recognized and award-winning Teacher Librarian, speaker, and host of the Joyful Learning Podcast, Melissa Thom in conversation with middle grade author, Jo Watson Hackl the author of Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe and the founder of Outdoorosity, a free resource for information and inspiration about nature. (The interview took place during the International Association of School Librarians (IASL) conference in Columbia, South Carolina, where both Melissa and Jo were invited to present.) Jo Watson Hackl is the author of the bestselling novel, Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe, published by Random House Children's Books. Smack Dab was awarded the Southern Book Prize and is an Amazon Teacher's Pick. Jo also is the founder of Outdoorosity.org, a free resource for information and inspiration about nature. Jo is a first-generation college graduate on a mission to help students connect with nature, build skills that promote grit, resiliency and SEL skills, and improve overall writing, and she loves to do school visits. In collaboration with experienced educators, she and her team have developed a bounty of free resources for educators and other readers, available at www.johackl.com, and Outdoorosity.org. Episode Resources: About Jo's book Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe published by Penguin Random House The Joy Report Podcast: Nature is for Everyone: Equity in the Outdoors "The Joy Report" is a podcast dedicated to sharing stories about climate solutions and environmental justice grounded in intersectionality, optimism, and joy with host Arielle King (@ariellevking), an environmental justice advocate. Commitment to Create More Equitable Access to Parks & Nature Books Mentioned: George, Jean Craighead. (1959). My side of the mountain. Konigsburg, E. L. (1967). From the mixed-up files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Lloyd, N. (2022). Hummingbird. Scholastic Press. Mapp, R. (2022). Nature swagger: Stories and visions of black joy in the outdoors. Chronicle. Connect with Melissa Thom: Twitter Instagram Website Connect with Jo Watson Hackl: Twitter Facebook Web Connect with Carrie Seiden: Twitter

Nationally recognized and award-winning Teacher Librarian, speaker, and host of the Joyful Learning Podcast, Melissa Thom chats with Barbara Johnson, a influential school library media specialist, Maker, wife and mother of four—with a long list of interesting hobbies and diverse paying side jobs—about collecting, curating and sharing ideas in a digital world, building diverse school library collections, and preparing for and responding to book challenges. Don't miss this great conversation! Barbara's Bio: Barbara is a former Director of Technology & Technology Integration Specialist, and earned her MLIS in 2014. She is passionate about bringing innovative technology to my school learning community. Barbara organized the MakerMeetup for Maker Librarians to play, hack, and discuss library issues. In 2018 the MakerMeetup was the Connecticut Association of School Librarians' (CASL) Pre-Conference and had over 130 attendees. She also initiated Colchester's Annual Digital Learning Day, a community-wide event that allows students to become the teachers in an "edCamp" style evening. Last spring, 75 students facilitated 25 activities for over 600 participants. Barbara continuously advocates for school libraries as the Past President of CASL and a member of both the State of Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology and Digital/Media Literacy Advisory Council. She is the AASL Affiliate Representative for Connecticut and has presented at the last three AASL Conferences on innovative teaching practices and school libraries. List of resources, suggested materials, affiliated links, and social media: Connect w/ Barbara: Twitter Facebook Connect w/ Kristina Holzweiss: Twitter Facebook Connect w/ Melissa: Twitter Connect w/ Carrie: Twitter Resources Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors article by Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop Office for Intellectual Freedom Barbara's Johnson's interview with Connecticut Public Radio/WNPR regarding book challenges, “Connecticut Librarians Brace for ‘Tsunami of Book Challenges” Top 10 Most Challenged Books Lists Book Recommendations For Middle Grade Readers: Ban this Book: A Novel by Alan Gratz Property of the Rebel Librarian by Allison Varnes Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King For Young Adult Readers: Suggested Reading by Dave Connis

Nationally recognized and award-winning, Teacher Librarian, speaker, and host of the Joyful Learning Podcast, Melissa Thom shares an overview of the brand new Joyful Learning podcast. Topics of this inaugural episode include information about the guests and interviews featured in Season One, and an invitation to take part in the Joyful Learning Pod online community . * * * * Link to show notes: http://bit.ly/JLPshownotes * * * * Melissa's Bio and Social Media Melissa Thom, MA, (she/her) is a teacher librarian at Bristow Middle School in West Hartford, CT. She earned her bachelor's in elementary education from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, a master's in elementary education from Northern Arizona University and a master's in educational psychology/gifted and talented from the University of Connecticut. She spent 12 years teaching grades four to six as a classroom teacher, and seven years ago she earned her library media specialist certification from the ARCLMS program. She is the President of the Connecticut Association of School Librarians (CASL), a member of the Teacher Advisory Board for Bookelicious, and was a 2019 AASL Social Media Superstar Reader Leader finalist. She has been honored by CASL for the Follett Creativity Award in 2018 and the Carlton W.H. Erickson Award in 2020. She was awarded the 2021 Outstanding Professional Award by the UCONN NEAG Alumni Board, and most recently was named a library journal mover and shaker. Her publications include an article in the School library journal about Makerspace and NGSS also know as the (next generation science standards), as well as an article in the October 2019 issue of School Library Connection entitled, Create a Culture of Reading. In addition, she has hosted multiple webinars for School Librarian Connection and EdWeb on topics such as Developing Inclusive Collections, Making the Most of Your Digital Collection, and Building a Culture of Reading. *Follow Melissa on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MsThomBookitis) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/msthombookitis)* *Follow Carrie on Twitter (https://twitter.com/lovealibrary) Book Recommendations Downs, A. F. (2022). Chase the fun: 100 days to discover fun right where you are. Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. Meinzer, K. (2019). So You Want to Start a Podcast: Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story, and Building a Community That Will Listen. HarperCollins. Follow the Joyful Learning Podcast on Twitter (https://twitter.com/joyfullearnpod) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/joyfullearningpod/)

Jen is a Teacher Librarian, Co-host of #ShukesandGiff the Podcast, Google Innovator (#WDC17), Sketchnoter, teacher match-maker, and much more. She joins us to talk about how librarians can support language learners in and out of the classroom. Listen in as she shares her experiences and insights. Know a librarian who might benefit from Jen's ideas? Feel free to share the show! Want to support the show? Leave us a review right here in your podcatcher! Subscribe on Patreon  or Buy us a Coffee

Em Cooper interviews Amanda Jones, Teacher-Librarian at Live Oak Middle School in Watson, Louisiana. Find out Amanda's favorites as an award-winning Librarian, her journey to becoming a beloved educator, and why Librarians are essential for schools. East Feliciana is highlighted for the experiences they provide students on learning about various careers in their community.

In Season 2 | Episode 14 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we leverage the knowledge, experience and expertise of our Teacher Librarian? View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

This episode is part two of Emma's chat with Erin - this time, they're talking texts (how's that for alliteration!) for readers in Years 9 and 10. To view Erin's suggestions, check out the VATE Village website: https://www.vate.org.au/vate-village. To get in touch with Emma to talk texts or make suggestions for upcoming episodes of VATE Village, email educationofficer@vate.org.au.Erin is the owner of The Kids' Bookshop and a practising Teacher Librarian. She spent almost 10 years working in publishing, followed by many years as a children's bookseller and librarian. Erin has been a judge for the CBCA Awards, is a regular contributor to Books + Publishing and was recently appointed to the board of the Melbourne Writer's Festival. Erin specialises in books for early years, primary and secondary readers. You can find The Kids' Bookshop here: https://www.thekidsbookshop.com.au/

Welcome back to VATE Village for 2022! In our first episode of this new season, Emma is joined by Erin Wamala to chat text suggestions for readers who are in Years 7 and 8. To view Erin's suggestions, check out the VATE Village website: https://www.vate.org.au/vate-villageErin is the owner of The Kids' Bookshop and a practising Teacher Librarian. She spent almost 10 years working in publishing, followed by many years as a children's bookseller and librarian. Erin has been a judge for the CBCA Awards, is a regular contributor to Books + Publishing and was recently appointed to the board of the Melbourne Writer's Festival. Erin specialises in books for early years, primary and secondary readers. You can find The Kids' Bookshop here: https://www.thekidsbookshop.com.au/

Kristen Distler is a Teacher/Librarian at Fall Creek Junior High School, and she is also the Hamilton Southeastern Schools' Teacher of the Year. Here is my conversation with her.

Thank you to all who contributed!Jenn Angle- ON, Teacher-Librarian, Bellmoore School (Binbrook), Hamilton-Wentworth District School BoardNatasha Cardoso- Elementary Teacher/librarian William G. Davis TDSBKate Johnson-McGregor, ON, Secondary Teacher-Librarian, Brantford Collegiate, GEDSB - OLA SuperConference PlannerJennifer Byrne, ON , Elementary Teacher-Librarian, Wilshire Elementary School, YRDSBLila Armstrong- BCRebecca Rubio- BCTim Boudreau, ON, Middle School Teacher librarian at Lougheed Middle School, Brampton, ONCathy MacKechnie, ON, Secondary Teacher Librarian at Nepean High School, Ottawa, ONBarbara Whiston- QC/Montreal Jen Giffen, Secondary School TL, YRDSB,

In this episode, Kendra sits down with Cameron from the Department of Innovation & Digital Learning to talk about Canvas. Cameron supports the secondary schools in our district and shares some of her thoughts about Canvas. Cameron used to be an English Teacher, Instructional Coach, and Teacher Librarian. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/canvas-admin-kendra/message

Jennifer Casa-Todd is wife, mom, and a Teacher-Librarian, and a former Literacy Consultant. Jennifer holds a Masters in Education and Digital Technologies from Ontario Tech University with a specialization in social media, digital citizenship, and education. She is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, an Ontario Google Educator group leader, an executive member of the International Society Technology and Education (ISTE) Librarian PLN, a Raspberry Pi Certified Educator, and the co-founder of the Global Education Student Chat. She is the 2020 recipient of the ISTE Digital Citizenship PLN Award. Jennifer is also the author of the book Social LEADia: Moving Students from Digital Citizenship to Digital Leadership, Raising Digital Leaders: Practical Advice for Families Navigating Today's Technology, and co-author of the Children's book, Aubrey Bright in the Stories that Connect Us. Jennifer is an international keynote speaker who is passionate about showing teachers and students how they can use technology and social media to make the world a better place. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wondernamya/message

For the big 75th Anniversary episode, I am joined by teacher, librarian and author, Jennifer Casa-Todd. ennifer Casa-Todd is wife, mom, and a Teacher-Librarian, and a former Literacy Consultant. Jennifer holds a Masters in Education and Digital Technologies from Ontario Tech University with a specialization in social media, digital citizenship and education. She is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, an Ontario Google Educator group leader, an executive member of the International Society Technology and Education (ISTE) Librarian PLN, a Raspberry Pi Certified Educator and the co-founder of the Global Education Student Chat. She is the 2020 recipient for the ISTE Digital Citizenship PLN Award. Jennifer is also the author of the book Social LEADia: Moving Students from Digital Citizenship to Digital Leadership, Raising Digital Leaders: Practical Advice for Families Navigating Today's Technology, and co-author of the Children's book, Aubrey Bright in the Stories that Connect Us. Jennifer is an international keynote speaker who is passionate about showing teachers and students how they can use technology and social media to make the world a better place. You can connect with Jennifer at: Website: jcasatodd.com Twitter: @JCasaTodd Instagram: @JCasaTodd / @RaisingDigitalLeaders Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifercasa-todd/ Podcast: Celebrating Awesome Online --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/support

Richard Byrne is the President of Byrne Instructional Media, LLC. He is best known for developing the award-winning blogs Free Technology for Teachers and Practical Ed Tech. His work is focused on helping teachers use technology to improve their students' learning experiences. He has been a high school social studies teacher and is currently a computer science teacher. Richard's print work includes columns for School Library Journal, contributing author to What School Leaders Need to Know About Digital Technologies and Social Media, and articles for Teacher Librarian. In this episode Richard, Fred and Jethro talk about how to decide if you should free technology in your classroom (and your life). Invent to learn by Gary Stager Empowering online learning Scott McCleod - Dangerouslyirrelevant.org Harnessing technology for deeper learning

In our fourth installment of the Spill the Tea series, Georgina and Shannon chat with Teacher-Librarian, Adrianna Astle! In this episode, Adrianna shares her amazing travels, clears up misconceptions about what a teacher-librarian is, discusses her passion for women empowerment, and describes her ideal education environment that empowers rather than dejects students. Adrianna's witty humor, mixed with amazing storytelling makes this episode a MUST LISTEN! You can connect with Adrianna Astle on Twitter: @AdriannaAstle If interested, you can check out additional 3 Caffeinated Coaches podcast episodes by clicking here!

This special episode is dedicated to the librarians and media specialists who are holding it down in their schools! I had the honor of interviewing K.C. Boyd, Sandra Albini, and Forrest Evans, who took the time to share their personal journeys to librarianship, the significant role that librarians play in supporting students and teachers, the need for racial equity and diversity within the librarian media specialist field, and much more! To learn more about their work, you can check out their respective websites or follow them on their social media handles: K.C. BOYD: Website: kcboyd.com; Social Media: (IG & TWITTER - @boss_librarian) SANDRA ALBINI: Social Media: IG - @hoodlibrarian FORREST EVANS: Website: favoritelibrarian.com Social Media: (IG - @favoritelibrarian, TWITTER - @MsForrestnoGump) BIO: K.C. Boyd is currently a school librarian with the Washington D.C. School System. She has previously worked as the Lead Librarian for the East St. Louis District #189 in East St. Louis, IL., a Area Library Coordinator for Chicago Public Schools and a District Coordinator for the Mayor Daley Book Club for Middle School Students. She is a second generation educator and holds Master's degrees in Library Information Science, Media Communications, and Education Leadership. Boyd currently serves on the executive boards for the District of Columbia Library Association and the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. She is an active committee member for the American Library Association Chapter Council representing Washington, D.C., American Association of School Librarians Digital Tools, American Library Association's Center for the Future of Libraries Advisory Group, Every Library Institute and Advisory Board, and the Washington Teachers' Union Equity Collaborative. In addition, Boyd is a National Ambassador representing the Washington D.C. are for the Checkology Virtual Classroom and The News Literacy Project. Sandra (Maríne) Albini earned a BA in English from Cal Poly Pomona. As an undergrad, she worked as a Foster Child Caregiver in a group home for teenage girls in L.A. County. She earned an MA in English from Cal State University, Los Angeles. Sandra has worked as an English and AVID teacher for almost two decades. She has taught in Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Santa Clara County, all at Title I schools. She occasionally teaches night classes in adult education. Sandra has recently completed an MLIS degree and Teacher Librarian credential from San José State University. Sandra has worked as a Teacher Librarian for three years. She was also the 2020 recipient of the California State Library Association's Leadership for Diversity scholarship. Sandra is now an active member of the CSLA Leadership for Diversity committee. Forrest Evans is an Atlanta-based, licensed librarian working at the Auburn Avenue Research Library. Evans has worked in various libraries from Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the south to special collections and television. The avid DC Comic Book collector combating under education, and fighting for gender equality. Their love for reading fuels my passion to circulate Black and Queer Literature, and resources. The low country native, also known for her published poetry in Pen+Brush, Lavender Review: Lesbian Poetry and Art, TQ Review: A Journal of Trans and Queer Voices, and The Apogee Journal. When the poet is not in the library, they are with their Queer Tribe combating xenophobia or sharing joy. For more information about Evans, visit favoritelibrarian.com or their official social media. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/identitytalk4educators/support

In this episode, we look at some of the strategies a very diverse school district used to quickly come up to speed and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how equity scans and a pedagogical help desk provided essential data to allocate resources where they were most needed. Follow on Twitter: @p_gartland @Coquitlam_IntEd @sparvell @MicrosoftEDU @bamradionetwork @Jonharper70bd Related Resources – MicrosoftEDU: Education Reimagined: Remote to Hybrid Learning Ms. Patricia Gartland has been Superintendent of Schools for School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) since 2015 and is responsible for overseeing B.C.'s third largest school district with 32,000 students and 4,000 employees in over 70 schools and facilities. During her career, Patricia has filled a variety of roles as French Immersion teacher, Teacher-Librarian, Program Coordinator, K-12 School Administrator, District Principal, and Director of Instruction, among several other senior leadership positions leading to her present role as Superintendent. Ms. Gartland holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature from UBC, a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from SFU, and is proficient in several languages. She has earned the accolades of her many colleagues and peers including being presented with the BCCIE Distinguished Leadership Award in 2012.

In this episode, we meet Andrea, a teacher whose journey has taken her across the country from the sandy beaches of California to the space coast of Florida. Andrea has taught at the elementary, middle and high school levels as well as college. As her journey progressed, so did her

In this weeks episode we discuss our past, current and future reads. We chat about our top 5 books that have the best pretty cover, storyline, characters and book bfs/gfs. Lastly, we chat with Shan's best mate Dylan, a book lover and Teacher-Librarian. Show Notes:Sienna's Reads-The Prison Healer by Lynette NoniThe Betrayals by Bridget CollinsThe Emporium of Imagination by Tabitha BirdShan's Reads-A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett SinclairThe Final Empire by Brandon SandersonThe Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson

Laura Mitchell is a teacher librarian (TL) from the Gold Coast. She's passionate about the vital role teacher librarians play in the education profession. In this episode, Laura shares insights about what she does, how 2020 changed her role, how students benefit from having a qualified teacher librarian in their school library, and finally how classroom teachers can benefit from harnessing the expertise of their teacher librarian! Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released. For the Love of Teaching is a podcast for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much time do you spend on social media daily? How about your students or kids? It is hard to deny that social media is more and more ubiquitous. And today we have Jennifer Casa-Todd who is specializing in social media in K-12 context to guide us about teaching kids to become not only a digital citizen but also a digital leader. Jennifer Casa-Todd is an award-winning educator, wife, mom, Teacher-Librarian at Cardinal Carter CHS in Aurora and a former Literacy Consultant for the York Catholic District School Board. She is also the author of the book, Social LEADia which gives out practical tips for moving students from digital citizenship to digital leadership. Jennifer is passionate about showing teachers and students how they can use technology and social media to make the world a better place. Connect with Jennifer:Website | TwitterPlease visit our website for more show notes: ( https://compassteacher.com/ )ReflectionsHow do you teach your kids the usage of social media?Are you the role model for your kids as being a digital citizenship?What can you do tomorrowCheck out Global Education Student Chat to learn how you can engage your students in a digital world with positive impact.Song Tracks CreditsOpening & Ending: Swinging Little Christmas Tree by Jonathan BoyleThe breaks in the middleThe Neighborhood by Harrison AmerGrowing Inspiration by Nick Petrov“Compass teachers” is to share educators around the world with teaching tactics, education research or helpful tools. Amazing ideas to experiment in the classroom.歡迎來到司南老師頻道。我們的任務是去訪談來自各地的老師，汲取他們實用的教學技巧，工具或是教育研究。希望這頻道能提供一些想法讓您可以落實在教學中 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for last minute gift ideas? Need some ideas on how to spend your holiday break? Join us as we chat with Dayna Derichs, Teacher Librarian, at Wheeler Elementary regarding some really cool and educational tools to have on hand this holiday season! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mpsfoundation/message

In Episode 54 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about the stigma of having Covid-19. As a response to an incident that hit close to home, Chey and Pav discovered that there are some unintended consequences to teaching face-to-face during the Coronavirus Pandemic. One of these situations surrounds the scenario of stigmas that get associated with students that might have had Covid-19. Chey and Pav read some really great articles that talk about the mental health issues surrounding being diagnosed with Covid-19, and how to deal with people that might feel alienated and ostracised by their peers because of this. In our case, we apply these strategies and ideas with our students. Chey and Pav discuss being careful and intentional with language with students. Words certainly matter. They discuss the need for us as teachers to be informed with the virus and ensure that students are aware of how it is spread. Chey and Pav introduce Beth Lyons, Teacher-Librarian in the Greater Toronto Area, for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Beth talks about the importance of connecting with staff and students as a Teacher-Librarian, and the role of support staff in the school during such a difficult time in face-to-face teaching, especially when so many districts do not have the privilege of having access to their Libraries. After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by providing a few more strategies on how to help their students be more tolerant, accepting and knowledgeable with Covid-19 and how they treat their peers in the case of an infected student. There are many opportunities to address the trauma and mental health issues that might surround the stigmas of having Covid, or being exposed as well. Article: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19/stigma-and-prejudice Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies. You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest, Beth Lyons at: Twitter: @MrsLyonsLibrary ----------------------------------------------------------- The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/ Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast ----------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney

Guests Traci Chun, Teacher Librarian, Vancouver Public Schools (WA) (@TraciChun) Jeremy Tortora, Associate Principal and Athletic Director, Vancouver Public Schools (WA) (@MrTortoraVPS) Mark Ray, Future Ready Librarians® Lead (@_TeacherX) Deron Durflinger, Superintendent, Van Meter Community School District (IA) (@DeronDurflinger) Shannon McClintock Miller, Future Ready Librarians® Spokesperson and K–12 District Teacher Librarian, Van Meter Community School District […]

Writing Matters with Dr. Troy Hicks is a Writable podcast. Learn how to grow great writers at https://www.writable.com/ Like and subscribe to Writing Matters on: ∙ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HcOcaP ∙ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XA5wwl ∙ Soundcloud: bit.ly/2SFbrwr ∙ Google Play: https://bit.ly/2SOrUOM ∙ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/writable/writing-matters Learn more about Dr. Troy Hicks at hickstro.org and follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hickstro About Richard Byrne: Richard Byrne is the President of Byrne Instructional Media, LLC. which manages multiple websites and training programs for teachers. Richard is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog Free Technology for Teachers. His work is focused on helping teachers use technology to improve their students’ learning experiences. Richard’s print work includes columns for School Library Journal, contributing author to What School Leaders Need to Know About Digital Technologies and Social Media, and articles for Teacher Librarian. Richard is a five time winner of the Edublogs Award for Best Resource Sharing Blog. Richard is a Google Certified Teacher. He has received awards and recognitions for his work from many organizations including the California State University’s chancellor’s office. He is also a past finalist for ACTEM’s educator of the year award. And Tech & Learning Magazine called Richard one of their “people to watch” for the future of educational technology. He has worked with schools and spoken at conferences on six continents and would gladly speak in Antarctica too. Richard lives in Maine with his family, their aloof cat and their loyal dogs. For more information on Richard Byrne: Blog: https://www.freetech4teachers.com/ Professional Development: https://practicaledtech.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rmbyrne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmbyrne/ **************************************************** Join the Writable community: ∙ Twitter: https://twitter.com/getwritable ∙ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getwritable/ ∙ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/writ... ∙ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getwritable/ ∙ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/getwritable/ ∙ Medium: https://medium.com/writable

A few years ago when I first hired Nicole Morgan on to my team -- it was to help me with my client load. I was drowning. She answered my call. She had a bit of experience. She was looking for a side hustle as a teacher. More importantly, she had the DRIVE! I immediately put her to work, trained her on the fly, and she took off from there. She's been such a blessing helping some of my biggest clients, including Tamara Bennett from SouthernADoornments and Marian Parsons from Miss Mustard Seed Now she is one of my right-hand ladies and helps ME blog weekly! I never thought I'd be the one blogging! LOL! Although she is a unicorn in the true sense, I want to specifically talk about her blogging services. Nicole works with several of my clients helping them produce, publish and monetize weekly content in the forms of blogs. She comes to the table with content ideas and taps into her SEO knowledge.   Links mentioned in this episode: Read: Why VA Work is the Perfect Side Gig for Teachers   Learn with me: Gif & Sticker Making Workshop - $17.99 crash course to turn your clients into a gif! The Quickstart to Facebook Community Management - the unicorn gateway job to digital media work in just 2 hours The Digital Media VA Crash Course (get on my waitlist)   Connect with Me: The Digital Media VA Lab - a free FB community  Instagram: @emilyreaganpr Facebook: @emilyreaganpr   >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Media Tasks & Services    >>> Take the Quiz to Discover your Digital Dream Job ‘Episode #002 - Nicole Morgan 

In Episode 41 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Moving On ceremonies for students that have graduated during the Remote Learning experience. They discussed how they set up their Virtual Graduation for their students leaving from Grade 8 to transition to Grade 9. The experience of the virtual graduation went from being a very simple presentation for the graduates, to an elaborate live ceremony complete with recorded videos, moments shared by teachers, and even presentations created by students. The celebration was not only a great way for students to end their journey with the school, but also a culmination of their journey with remote learning. Chey and Pav introduce Shelli Ann, a Teacher-Librarian in Texas for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Shelli talks about the different ways that the Library space can be utilized to be a more effective resource space for students and teachers. After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by talking about their experience with their Virtual Graduation as their moving on ceremony. Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies. You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest Shelli Ann from Texas at: Twitter: @ann177345 ----------------------------------------------------------- The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/ Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney Sponsorships: off for this episode

Diana Maliszewski is a Teacher-Librarian at the Toronto District School Board . She's on the board of directors for the Association for Media Literacy and and MakerEdTO. Newly retired Editor-In-Chief, "The Teaching Librarian" magazine and retired OLA super conference planner. Diana is a Teacher-Librarian AQ instructor, blogger at Monday Molly Musings and part of the The Mentoree.

Mark Ray is a Teacher Librarian and Free Range Educator in Vancouver, Washington, just outside of Portland, Oregon. His extensive school library background within schools and at the district level make him the perfect person to talk about the role of school librarians in this OER work. Since the role of librarian is largely one of curation and he has quite a bit of experience with this, I wanted to hear from Mark how he helps content teachers search and discover resources to use, why school librarians are critical to have in curriculum work, and what school librarian work looks like in 2020.If you want to learn more about how to get started with OER, please check out the New America project site called PreK-12 OER in Practice at newamerica.org/prek12oer. Here you’ll find information about how districts are doing this, including a map of districts using OER, as well as resources for getting started in your search, and for professional learning. You’ll also find the  #GoOpen District Launch Packet, which outlines the five most common phases of rolling out this type of work in a district.  Mark Ray’s Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/_TeacherX

Jennifer Casa-Todd is wife, mom, and a Teacher-Librarian, a former Literacy Consultant for the York Catholic District School Board, and the author of the book, Social LEADia published by DBC Inc Books. Jennifer is also a graduate of the MEd program at Ontario Tech University with a specialization in social media and education. Her parenting book Raising Digital Leaders and her children's book, Aubrey Bright in Stories that Connect us will be published in the Summer of 2020. Jennifer is a Google Certified teacher and Innovator, an Ontario Google Educator group leader, an executive member of the International Society Technology and Education (ISTE) Librarian PLN, a Raspberry Pi Certified Educator and the co-founder of the Global Education Student Chat. She is an international keynote speaker who is passionate about showing teachers and students how they can use technology and social media to make the world a better place. Website: https://jcasatodd.com Twitter: @JCasaTodd #GlobalEdSsChat

Ms. Toney-West is an English Teacher and Teacher Librarian at the Peel District School Board --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fong-teacher/message

Melanie Mulcaster is the Instructional Coordinator for Libraries K-12 for the Peel District School Board. A life long learner and maker of mistakes, she is passionate about inspiring and empowering modern learners to discover, connect, innovate and explore. She recently appeared on a panel at #DigCitTO and The Teacher Librarian episode 2 of #OnEdMentors: https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/april-9-teacher-librarians/

In Episode 3 Clair chats to Sarah Merrett about the energy that clothes hold for women and how what we wear can be a big indication of how we are feeling.Sarah talks about how her life was always "easy" until it wasn't. She gives us an insight into what she did to move through all the things that life has thrown at her. We touch on life as women and mums in this climate that we are in today.Enjoy!

If you’re viewing this on the web you can also view it directly on your android phone on stitcher (http://www.tiny.cc/errrandroid),… The post ERRR #040.C7: Nadine Bailey, A teacher librarian/tech integrator’s Perspective on Online Teaching (Beijing, China) appeared first on Ollie Lovell.

A chapter within ERRR Podcast episode 40. A special 7 part episode on online learning in response to the current coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis: www.ollielovell.com/errr/onlinelearning Want to learn about teaching and education in Australia?

In this episode I chat with Jennifer Mckenzie. Jen is an extraordinary high school Teacher Librarian in Medford, Oregon. In fact she is so extraordinary that she was awarded Oregon state Secondary Teacher Librarian of the year by the Oregon Association of School Libraries. She was selected for being "a creative, artistic, tech savvy, promoter of innovation, compassionate and student-centered, a true book lover, and an enthusiastic advocate for librarians and libraries." During her 17 years in education, Jen has taught at the middle, high school, and college level but has most recently found her passion in the South Medford High School library. Jen has been at South for 10 years and held positions as an ELA teacher, Freshman Academy Lead teacher, and head of the English department. I have had the incredible honor to work in the same district as Jen, so I am able to see firsthand the amazing, immersive, and inclusive learning environment she creates for staff and students. You will be so inspired by her story and her passion. You will also come away with amazing ideas of how you can connect with staff and students and create a positive culture during our global pandemic. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter and Instagram @jenmarymckenzie

What comes to mind when you think of a high school library? I guarantee what you will hear about Hillcrest's library will surprise you. In this episode you will hear from Hillcrest High School's very own Teacher Librarian, Amy Waldman. And, she brought along one of her fabulous Teacher Librarian Assistants, Jessica Morales. If you have yet to visit our wonderful library, this episode may convince you that it's time to make the trip. Want to get more involved with our library, contact Amy Waldman . . . by Phone: (951) 358-1762 by email: amy.waldman@alvordschools.org or by instagram: @hillcresthslib. The Trojan Community Podcast is where we keep you informed about the good things happening at Hillcrest High School! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Anchor.fm, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. We like questions, suggestions, and comments, so send us an email at trojancommunitypod@gmail.com to let us know what you think. And, as always, go Trojans! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trojan-community-podcast/message

ADMINISTRATORS AND SCHOOL LIBRARIANS:A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP FOR SCHOOLS AND LEARNING:AASL's President Audrey Church with Deb Levitov, editor of Teacher Librarian magazine and Michelle Folk school librarian from Ft. Atkinson WI

ADMINISTRATORS AND SCHOOL LIBRARIANS:A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP FOR SCHOOLS AND LEARNING:AASL's President Audrey Church with Deb Levitov, editor of Teacher Librarian magazine and Michelle Folk school librarian from Ft. Atkinson WI