Monthly Archives: June 2023

Get it Together!

Let me just say, after three rounds of individuals helping problem solve the circuits, connections, and modules of our robotic project, started by our WHS Girls Who Code club – Ta Da! What comes out of a school library can … Continue reading

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School Board Members in the Spotlight- Mr. Steve McCarron

As we as WSD employees close out the school year: we finish the great experiences we had in talking with our WSD School Board members. Right in graduation season, it is perfect to see some amazing experiences that have guided … Continue reading

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Podcast Personality

Thursday, May 11, 2023 – I’ll be honest- I podcast, alot. But I had never heard of Travis McElroy, and that made this keynote speaker EVEN BETTER. Mr. McElroy started talking about a show they (his brothers) had at The … Continue reading

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Budgeting Off a Ledge

I was asked to do some research and write an article showing one of many obstacles school librarians face in trying to provide literacy to their students. I do hear from schools in our state that receive zero budget or … Continue reading

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Impressionable impressions…from empowerment to podcasting, a student’s initiative.

So here’s impressive. Awhile back, I asked students (because I feel often, so many opinions are not asked to the correct audience) their thoughts on libraries, censorship, etc..) . Their opinions came in many different waves and forms- and one … Continue reading

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If it is just for YOU alone, it falls flat for the future.

I have had some crazy frustrating school days, and trust me, the things educators as well as librarians have to prove, they are doing, that are inspiring future generations, crazy. Received this, this morning: “Good morning, We wanted to reach … Continue reading

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Men Don’t Read? or should that be Men Don’t Read! Opening Doors That Have Been Closed

It’s TRUE. There IS a club titled Men Don’t Read created by Andy Wolverton along with a publication, – and yet, having a chance to meet Mr. Wolverton at the MLA/DLA Conference seemed a great opportunity. It was. Thursday, May … Continue reading

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