About Me

I am excited to be returning to the library media center for the 2025–2026 school year! This year, I will be serving students at both Jeffers Pond Elementary and La ola del lago.

Returning to Jeffers Pond feels like coming home. I previously spent 14 wonderful years there as a teacher librarian before moving into a middle school Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Peer Coach role. I am also thrilled to be back at La ola del lago, where I helped establish the library program. It is especially rewarding to return to the students and staff who helped create such a vibrant learning space.

Throughout my career, I have taught in St. Peter, Eden Prairie, and Prior Lake, where I have spent the past 24 years serving students and families.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the College of St. Scholastica and a Library Media Science Degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

One of my favorite parts of being a teacher librarian is helping students discover books they love and hearing about their latest reading adventures. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with the five boys in my life—my wonderful husban and  three amazing sons. In my free time, you can often find me reading a good book, exploring educational resources, learning about literacy instruction, or kayaking on one of Minnesota’s beautiful lakes.

Get information on books, projects, and fun happenings in the media center by checking out my blog here.  Happy reading!!

~ Email: Ktinguely@plsas.org ~ Bsky: ktinguely.bsky.social ~ LinkedIN

Meeting some of my favorite children's authors and illustrators: Tommie dePaola, Nancy Carlson and Avi (with my oldest son).

  2014-15 Teacher of the Year Honoree for Prior Lake - Savage Area Schools