We are dedicated to helping all our students find the stories they love while supporting their growth as critical thinkers and informed, responsible, caring citizens.
Collaborative Lesson Planning - We will work with you to match information sources and technology with your assignments, or help you with projects and ideas that encourage reading and/or promote the use of 21st Century skills.
Teaching /Co-Teaching- We can teach standards based lessons on research methods, evaluating quality resources, plagiarism prevention, citing sources, etc. I can also help plan units of study and am available to co-teach lessons as needed.
Booktalking - We love to tell our students (and staff) about the latest and greatest books! Plan a time to bring your classes!
Technology - We are another contact point for technology help within the school. If we can’t answer your question, we will find the one who can!
Laminating - We laminate items every morning.
Meeting/ Presentation Space - Have a guest speaker? Hosting a meeting or special event? Want your students to present projects in a large, inviting, space? The library media center is a great setting! Check with Mrs. Eldridge to schedule a time and date.
Relaxation - Need just a few minutes to take a break during your busy day? Stop in and browse our collection, or have a seat in one of our comfortable chairs. We welcome you in to just enjoy the space and catch your breath.
Reading - Let us help you find the perfect book! We make it a priority to stay informed about the newest and best books for teens and we love to read them, too!
Research - We have lots of resources available to get the information you need for your papers and projects. Let us show you how!
Technology - Stop in to see Mrs. Nunemaker for all your tech questions: Chromebooks, account issues, Google drive, etc.
Space to Work - Need to spread out a little to work on a project? We are here for you!
A Sense of Community - The Library Media Center is here for everyone! We love to work with all grade levels, departments and Academies. Stop in before school to hang out, or come in at lunch.
Jennifer Eldridge - Library Media Specialist, National Board Certified Teacher
Mrs. Eldridge is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in Middle School Education and a Master of Library Science degree. After 10 years of teaching math and language arts at Bryan Station Middle School, she joined the Tates Creek High family as a Library Media Specialist and has been a proud Commodore ever since!
Lauren Nunemaker - Digital Learning Coach
Mrs. Nunemaker started her teaching career in 2005 at Tates Creek as an English teacher. Four years later, she joined the library staff as a Library Media Specialist. She now serves the school as our Digital Learning Coach, helping both teachers and students navigate the ever changing world of technology in our school.