August 21, 2026

Hello!  

I'm Karyn Wynn Folan and I'm your new Library Media Specialist. Before coming to Gibbs Elementary, I was a media assistant at Seneca Valley High School for two years. Before that, I worked as a media assistant at Christa McAuliffe Elementary for two years.  I recently graduated from Towson University with a Masters Degree in Instructional Technology and am thrilled to be teaching your students about how use digital resources responsibly--as well as how to use traditional library materials--this year!

This is my third career! I have always loved libraries and have worked in them at several times in my life, but before becoming a librarian I was a lawyer and a freelance writer!   Words, research and writing are my "thing" and I hope to instill your students with that same love of lifelong learning!

I worked most of the summer to make changes to the feel of our Media Center. I hope you will all enjoy the new look. I plan to use stories and games to encourage student literacy.

Please feel free to reach out to me at karyn_e_wynnfolan@mcpsmd.org with your ideas and suggestions.  Visit our website often for news about our programs!

I look forward to working with you, your student and your family!