Leads professional learning to cultivate broader understanding of the skills that comprise success in a digital age (e.g., critical thinking, information literacy, digital citizenship, technology).
Current Status:
The District library Media Specialist
Has created a library page in Follett Destiny that includes:
links to teaching and learning resources for staff and students.
tutorials for using the Destiny card catalog and Destiny Discover, in order for students to become more independent library patrons.
Stays up to date with current library media and technology initiatives via membership and/or Professional development provided by:
WEMTA (Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology)
CESA 7 Digital Learners Network
CESA 7 Virtual Networking for School Librarians
Northeastern Wisconsin library network
SITA (Summer Instructional Technology Academy)
WILS (Wisconsin Library Service)
Follett Titlewave
Librarian Facebook groups
Is a member of the Seymour Community School District’s technology and computer science committees, and integrates the libraries' curriculum with technology initiatives and computer science standards.
Collaborates with building library assistants and school staff in order to provide literacy information and digital skills to our students.
Growth Initiatives:
Continue to Inform and promote the digital resources that are available to staff and students
Provide Staff with resources on the district launch page where information can be accessed on an as needed basis
Periodically survey staff on their wants/needs for digital resources
