Tessa Ciecko began her MLS in the Spring of 2025 and is expected to graduate in Fall of 2026. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Teaching from Western Governors University. With a strong background in library services, technology instruction, and classroom support, she currently works as a Library Media Specialist and Technology Coordinator at Glen Rose Elementary. She hopes to continue supporting students through school librarianship and digital literacy initiatives. A single mom and devoted caregiver, she lives in Texas with her teenage child and two spirited kittens, Tashigi and Smoker. She enjoys reading, gaming, organizing events, and exploring new tech tools in her free time.