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This was created as a way to highlight the work that is occurring in the school library at Southwest Academy.
A passionate advocate for all libraries, I have been a proud educator for over 20 years. I always end my work emails with the closing, "I look forward to collaborating with you" because it is true.
A passionate advocate for all libraries, I have been a proud educator for over 20 years. I always end my work emails with the closing, "I look forward to collaborating with you" because it is true.
Collaborations and partnerships are an important foundation of any library program. Together, we can positively influence our students and help foster an environment of learning in our school communities.
Collaborations and partnerships are an important foundation of any library program. Together, we can positively influence our students and help foster an environment of learning in our school communities.
School Leadership and Participation
School Leadership and Participation
Advisor:
Battle of the Books
Morning Announcements
Chess Club
Coding Club
Committee Member:
6th grade Grade Level Team
7th Grade Grade Level Team
8th grade Grade Level Team
AVID Committee
Leadership Team
Library Leadership and Participation
Library Leadership and Participation
Councilor at Large, American Library Association
President, Council of Educational, Administrative, Supervisory Organizations of Maryland (CEASOM)
Past President of Maryland Association of School Librarians
Member of:
The American Library Association (ALA)
COLA, EDI, GNCRT, and LIRT
The Association of American School Libraries (AASL)
AASL Chapter Delegate (2019-2021)
The Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA)
American Indian Library Association (AILA)
Asian Pacific Americans Librarians Association (APALA)
The Maryland Association of the School Libraries (MASL)
Citizens for Maryland Libraries (CML)
Presentations
Presentations
Co-panelist - Preparing for Library Book Challenges
Co-presenter - Misrepresentation of Women in Hip Hop
Co-panelist - MLA Conversations with Advocacy Committee of Maryland Association of School Librarians
Co-panelist - BCALA/GNCRT Black Comics Matter
Co-presenter - (PROadvocacy)
Co-Panelist - Collection Development
Co-panelist - BCALA Virtual Baby Shower
Co-presenter - ALA Panel (Equity, Diveristy and Inclusion)
Presenter Common Ground - Project-Based Learning in the School Library
Presenter at the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE)
Presenter at the Natl. Conf. of African American Librarians (NCAAL)
Presenter at BCPS LMS Professional Development
Co-presenter at Common Ground
Co-presenter at MASL
GRANTS and AWARDS AWARDED:
GRANTS and AWARDS AWARDED:
2024 - Education Foundation Grant
2023 - AASL STEAM Inspire Special Event Grant
2021 - MASL School Librarian of the Year*
2021 - Education Foundation Grant
2020 - ALA Insprie Special Event Grant
2018 - Capstone's Power of Librarians
2017/2018 Baltimore Centerstage (Young Playwrights Residency)
2016 - Young Audiences of Maryland (Arts for Maryland)
2016 - Code.org Summer Workshop
2016 - Arizona State University Sustainability Program
1997 BET's Teacher Grant Award
*One of 24 winners recognized by MASL
RUSL
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