Summary
Experienced educator and school librarian. Specialized in revitalizing library spaces and collections. Extremely organized, independent, and a go-getter that is not afraid of change. Committed to advocating for and training school librarians at the district, state, and national levels.
Education
- Masters in Library Science, East Carolina University, 2012
- Teaching Licensure, Salem College, 1999
- Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Indiana University, 1996
Professional Experience – Library Media Coordinator
Old Town Elementary School, Winston-Salem NC, 2016 – present
Moore Magnet Elementary School, Winston Salem NC, 2013 – 2016
C. Griffin Middle School, Concord NC, 2012 – 2013
- Mentored MLIS students and new librarians
- Supervised and trained assistants and volunteers
- Led professional development on topics including AASL Standards, digital learning platforms, Digital Teaching and Learning standards, and stations
- Planned professional development for other librarians at district and state levels
- Developed a strategic plan for Old Town’s library
- Created an inviting environment central for reading and research needs
- Lead students to be self-sufficient library users through station implementation
- Served on SIT, MTAC (chair), and Data Committee
- Managed Old Town’s portion of WSFCS’s IAL/Reading Railroad grant
- Solicited outside organizations (Bookmarks, Donors Choose, BB&T Lighthouse Project) for funding to enhance collection and student experiences
Professional Experience – Teaching
Math, Peck Elementary School, Greensboro NC, 2009-2012
Algebra, Science, Calvary Day School, Winston Salem NC, 2001-2009
Algebra, Geometry, English, Parkland High School, Winston Salem NC, 2000-2001
General Math & Science, Downtown Middle School, Winston Salem NC, 1999-2000
5th Grade, Calvary Day School, Winston Salem NC, 1997-1999
General Math, North Davie Middle School, Mocksville NC, 1996-1997
Related Experience
Planned NCSLMA Conference October 2018
Trained through NC Digital Leaders Coaching Network, 2017-18, (DPI & NCSU)
Trained as Clinical Supervisor, UNCG 2017
Redesigned NCSLMA’s Emerging Leader Program for 2017-18
Advocated for libraries at National Library Legislative Day in Washington DC, 2017
Represented school librarians at NCSLMA conference, 2016
WSFCS Power Learning Innovator/Ambassador, 2015 – present
Honors & Offices
President Elect, NCSLMA, 2017-18
NCLA Board Member, Liaison for NCSLMA, 2018-Present
Advocacy & Governance Section Chair, NCSLMA, 2014-2017
North Carolina School Library Media Association Emerging Leader 2013-2014
Teacher of the Month, C. C. Griffin Middle School, October 2012 & October 2013
Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist, Guilford County Schools, 2011
Teacher of the Year, Peck Elementary School, 2011
Excellence in Teaching Award, Calvary Day School, 2007
Presentations & Workshops
- DTL learners and leaders, WSFCS, Spring 2018
- Come explore the standards with Jenny Umbarger, NCSLMA, March 2018
- Exploring library standards for learners and leaders, ECU, February 2018
- Strategic planning, with Anthony Chow, NCSLMA, October 2017
- Generating a powerfilled messsage, NCSLMA, October 2017
- Is your library a hero’s hangout or a villain’s lair, NCSLMA, October 2017
- Advocacy throughout the school year, NCSLMA, October 2016
- Engaging Students in the Library Using Haiku, Collaborative Learning Conference, August 2016
- Emerging Leaders Informational Meeting, NCSLMA, October 2016
- Library Stations, FCTL Social Media, Fall 2015
- So This is the Library I Have To Work With, NCSLMA, October 2014
- Painless Research, Cabarrus County Schools Technology Summit, Spring 2012
Edited Works – Carson Dellosa
- Math4Today Grade 5, Not yet published
- Math4Today Grade 4, Not yet published
- Standards-Based Connections: Reading Grade 4, 2015
- Applying the Standards: Math Grade 5, 2015
- Common Core Connections: Math Grade 2, 2014
- Skill Builders: Math Grade 4, 2011
- Skill Builders: Math Grade 6, 2011
- Guiness World Records Math Grade 3, 2011
Member Organizations
- ALA
- AASL
- NCLA
- Liaison for NCSLMA
- NCSLMA
- Section Chair, Advocacy & Governance, 2015-17
- President-Elect, 2017-18