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Vision
The school library should be the heart of every school. It is a place where students and teachers can not only come to read, but also access a plethora of books, technology, and resources freely, safely, and in a comfortable, engaging environment. As a school librarian I will focus on promotion and advocacy of the school library as well as building a love for reading and learning amongst students. I will recognize the importance of strong media literacy skills and will encourage Students to become independent, lifelong learners of information through instruction, quality learning experiences, and collaborative activities. Perhaps most importantly, I will be committed to creating and maintaining a trusting, caring, creative, interactive, and orderly environment where teaching and learning are exciting and engaging and students are assisted as they develop skills.
About me...
My name is Michelle Swearingen, but most of the kids call me, "Mrs. S." I taught kindergarten and 1st grade for almost 10 years but decided to go back to school later in life so that I could teach K-5th in the library. I graduated with a Master's in Library and Information Science in 2019. This is my fifth year as a school librarian, as well as my fifth year at GHES. I have been married to my husband, a professor at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, for 9 years. We have two kids living in our house, one is in middle school and the other is in high school. We also have one kid in her third year of college and one who graduated college and is getting married this October. We live in Rock Hill with the kids, three dogs, two cats, and Fluffy when he's not at school. In whatever spare time I have, I enjoy reading (of course!) but I also love camping, hiking, and traveling to obscure places. I'm a bit of a nerd, I'm still in love with the 80's and 90's, enjoy cult classic and horror films, and collect vintage toys.
GHES Mission
At Gold Hill Elementary we:
connect by working together;
grow through teaching and learning;
choose kindness by helping others.
Vision
Our vision for GHES is to provide a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment where all students are encouraged to achieve their academic and personal goals. We value collaborative community as we prepare our students to become leaders in an ever-changing global society.
Beliefs
Learning is a lifelong process that promotes an improved quality of life
The learning environment is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among all members.
Creativity and excellence are fostered in a challenging environment and promote higher levels of achievement through differentiation with instruction.
We believe in collective responsibility where leadership is shard and everyone assumes personal responsibility for student learning
We believe that children who begin each day as healthy individuals can learn more and learn better. A healthy staff can facilitate learning while promoting wellness.
Media Center Wishlist
Media Center Wishlist
Check out our library wishlist! Included are bookmarks, magazines to add to our resource collection, stickers for incentives, and our One School One Book choice for this school year!
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