Hello and welcome to CMS's Library! I am Joan Young, and have been teaching at CMS since 1999. I have taught Language Arts and social studies, and I hold Master's Degrees in English and Library Information Sciences. I am currently the School Librarian/Media Specialist for Copeland Middle School.
I love helping and supporting students in their reading and research pursuits. You will visit CMS's Library Media Center with a variety of classes, and work on assignments that include reading, research, and writing, and I will support and assist you. I love talking to students about books and sharing opinions about them. I look forward to getting to know you, both with classes, at open lunchtime, and in Library Club after school!
A little about me outside of school: I love fitness, running, hiking, my two 21 year-old (young adult) kids, cooking, and my two cats.
1. H - Be honest
2. E - Put yourself in other people’s shoes to think about how your actions/words will make them feel
3. A - Accept that we are all different
4. R - Respect each other and all adults
5. T - Trust in yourself and others
Always communicate with me about anything that is on your mind. I will help you and assist you wherever possible. My goal is to help you be your best!