Mrs. Badertscher, Southway Elementary School

Mrs. Badertscher has been with Perry for 11 years and is thrilled to have found a home in the Library. She has a bachelor of arts degree in Literature and Writing from Walsh University.  She and her husband have been married for 256 years and have 3 boys; Brennen, Liam, and Kaiden.  She loves animals and has 2 dogs and 5 cats. Her boys play baseball and she can be found at a baseball field throughout the Spring and Summer.  Besides watching Perry baseball, she loves playing games with her family, doing logic puzzles, watching scary movies, and, of course, reading.  She encourages you to "Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end." – Scott Adams 

Mrs. Draime, Watson Elementary School

I have worked 20 years at Perry - 15 years as Watson Librarian.  I have an associate degree in Business & Marketing from Owens Technical College.  My 2 children Amanda & Jacob, both graduated from Perry High School and I have 2 grandchildren, Brayden & Aria.

I have a passion for reading. I love to pass on that passion for reading to students. I love seeing their eyes light up when I read different books to them and I like to spark their enthusiasm in choosing fun and interesting books to read. The Watson Elementary Library Learning Commons will be a fantastic fun place for students to dream big when they hold a book in their hands! 

Mrs. Jacobsen, Lohr Elementary School 

I have been a librarian in the elementary setting for Perry Local Schools for 20 years. I went to Malone University for higher education.  My 2 children graduated from Perry High School and my 2 granddaughters attend elementary school here in Perry.  I love working with the students to foster a love of reading. It's very rewarding to help them connect books to play and real life learning and lessons!