Author Archives: Harry Brake

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About Harry Brake

Employee of Woodbridge High School, Library Media Specialist, Media crazy! :)

Workshop Transparency with Senator David Wilson

Whew. What a year in review for schools, education, libraries, literacy, advocacy, youth empowerment, youth leadership – youth possibility. This comes in all forms – finding ways for students to be the faces of legislative hall, Girls Who Code, hosting … Continue reading

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Do Trees Sense, Feel, Relax, Sleep? Oh, we have stories.

So the questions begs to be answered, how much do trees communicate with each other, feel, and notice? You will be pressed to find a chapter where so much has not been delved into and researched and discovered as our Chapter 14. In the process, of course you will find and learn much about yourself, if you give yourself time to. Continue reading

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What Comes from a Wedding?

Adam, Amanda, Jeff, (now Jacinda!), Mackenzie, Madison and Morgan, While it is the case that weddings are public, but also private, it was an honor to be considered a guest at Jacinda and Adam’s wedding, there is so much that … Continue reading

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Navigating Informational Minefields

I, as well as countless others, never realized that to effectively provide resources and to connect students to the educational artillery they need to maneuver informational minefields of today’ society. In order to become an effective member of an educational … Continue reading

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Delving Into Education

“Literacy is not a partisan decision.” Continue reading

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Seeds of Hope

Upon closer look at these budding sprouts we planted this summer, we see that these seemingly small seeds contain the love and hope of many aspiring young environmentalists to preserve a land that has withstood the test of time and will continue to do so. Where there is still green, there is life. Where there is still life, there is hope. Continue reading

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Proclaiming Librarianship as a a Key to Literacy

Aking with Representative Morrison visiting Woodbridge High on May 10th, we also had the pleasure of Representative Baumbach. Representative Baumbach has been no stranger to what libraries can offer immediate communities and supporting librarianship in general. From announcing and recognizing … Continue reading

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Transparency and Lines of Communication- Not as Apparent Sometimes

May 10th brought Representative Eric Morrison to visit after students advocated for school and public library support at Legislative Hall in March. As a Woodbridge alumnus, and an avid library/literacy supporter, WHS students had enjoyed their visit to legislative hall … Continue reading

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Looking back on Mother’s Day at March 8th’s International Women’s Day

As we celebrate Mother’s Day today- I wanted to look back on an event we had at the Walter P.J. Gilefski Media Center that really stood out. On March 8th we held an International Women’s Day Panel thanks to the … Continue reading

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Impacts With Memory and Meaning

In the month of March (March 28th, 2024), we were lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel as DLA, Friends of Delaware Libraries, and DASL to Delaware’s Legislative Hall and having students and a faculty member be part of … Continue reading

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