Hello, my name is Michael Spangler. I have been the Jefferson West High School Librarian since the fall 2020 semester. I am from Topeka, KS and attended Shawnee Heights High School, where I graduated in 2006, followed by Washburn University where I graduated with a Bachelors degree in History in 2012. During my time at Washburn I met my wife and fell in love with music and running. In 2009 I ran the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and that same year my band created our first and only album. After working for almost a decade in banking and insurance I decided to go back to school and earned my Masters in Library Science and Information Management in December 2021. I am married with 2 children and we enjoy playing games, camping, music, traveling, reading, and learning together.
As the school librarian my hope is to provide all the necessary materials for students to be successful inside and outside of the classroom while they are attending Jefferson West. This can be anything from providing computer and internet access, locating a book, or just having a quiet place to study and get work done. The library welcomes everyone that wants to learn and try to better themselves.