About Mrs. Hale

Hello! My name is Renee Hale, and I am the School Media Librarian at Drakes Creek Middle School. This is my 18th year in Warren County Public Schools.

I was born and raised in Bowling Green, KY, and I am the oldest of three. I graduated from Warren Central High School in 1996 and attended Western Kentucky University for my Bachelors and Masters degrees.

Before coming to Drakes Creek, I was the library media specialist at Henry Moss Middle and Warren Elementary. I worked three years in children's programming for Warren County Public Library, and I was a school librarian in Springfield, TN.

I have been married to my husband Jon for 23 years and we have two children, Leslie (19) and Logan (17). We have one spoiled rotten dachshund, Lily Anne, who is six. As a family, we enjoy hiking, reading, going to the movies (especially the drive in), meeting authors, and going to Disney.

Professional Information

Work Experiences:

August 2007 to Present Western Kentucky University

Adjunct Professor

LME 318 Children’s Literature ~ Instruct future elementary teachers in ways to incorporate literary genres across the curriculum

LME 407 Introduction to Young Adult Literature ~ Instruct future middle / high school teachers to incorporate literary genres across the curriculum

LME 448 Educational Technology ~ Demonstrate ways to incorporate the newest technology into the classroom: Basic Technology Skills, Google Applications, Advanced Power Point features, QR Codes, Digital Storytelling

August 2005 to Present Warren County Public Schools

Drakes Creek Middle School, School Media Librarian

School Technology Coordinator
Assist students & teachers with material selection
STLP sponsor
Provide opportunities for field experience through WKU's Library Media Practicum program
Host Scholastic Book Fairs
Coordinate Family Fun Night

Henry F. Moss Middle School, School Media Librarian

School Technology Coordinator
Assist students & teachers with material selection
STLP sponsor
Provide opportunities for field experience through WKU's Library Media Practicum program
Teach classes on library and research skills
Host Scholastic Book Fairs

Warren Elementary School, School Media Librarian

School Technology Coordinator
Student Technology Leadership Program Sponsor
Provide opportunities for field experience through WKU’s Library Media Practicum program
Coordinate family reading night
Assist students and teachers with material selection
Teach classes on library and research skills

August 2004 to June 2005 Robertson County Schools

Springfield Middle School, Librarian

Designed programming and special reading promotions to ensure middle school students stayed motivated to read
Assisted students and teachers with material selection
Repaired audio visual materials
Taught library and research skills
Host Scholastic Book Fair

Education:

2014 Western Kentucky University

Rank 1 Library Media Education with Educational Technology Endorsement

2003-2004 Western Kentucky University

Masters of Science in Library Science

1996-2001 Western Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science, Library Media Education Major

Bachelor of Science, Physical Education Major

Professional Experiences:

2020 KASL Summer Refresher Presenter: Updating Your Library Space on a Budget
2020 KASL 6-8 KBA Nominees
2020 KYGoDigital: Digital Citizenship & Digital Norms
2019 AASL Conference Volunteer Coordinator
2019 KASL Kentucky Bluegrass Awards Update
2019 KASL 6-8 KBA Nominees
2018 KASL Summer Refresher Presenter: Ten Minute Tech Tips
2018 KYSTE: Ten Minute Tech Tips
2018 KYSTE: Screencasting with Students
2016 KASL Summer Refresher Presenter: Student Workers Work for You
2012 KSMA Summer Refresher Presenter: Incorporating the 7 Habits Into Your School Library
2010 LME Practitioners Conference Presenter: Online Collaboration Tools
2009 LME Practitioners Conference Presenter: Emerging Technologies in the Classroom
2008 KSMA Summer Refresher Presenter: How to Create Reader’s Theatre Scripts from Children’s Picture Books
Past Committee Member for WKU Library Evelyn Thurman Young Readers Award
Past Member WKU Library Media Education Advisory Council
Past Member WKU Search Committee, Library Media Department

Memberships:

Kentucky Association School Librarians (KASL)
- KBA Coordinator July 2019 to July 2022
- KASL Summer Refresher Chair July 2020 to July 2021
- Incoming KBA Coordinator & Webmaster September 2018 - July 2019
- Past President & Webmaster September 2017 - September 2018
- President September 2016 - September 2017
- President-Elect September 2015 - September 2016
- Secretary September 2013 - September 2015
- Membership September 2012 - September 2013
- Public Relations September 2011 – September 2012
- Third District President Representative September 2010 – September 2011
Southern Kentucky Association of School Librarians (SKASL)
- Treasurer Spring 2013 - Present
- President Fall 2010 – Fall 2011
Kentucky Society for Technology in Education (KYSTE)
Kentucky Library Association (KLA)
Warren County Education Association (WCEA)
Kentucky Education Association (KEA)
National Education Association (NEA)

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