About Me
I am an educator focused on teaching and learning. Whether teaching in a library, a classroom, or a gym, I recognize the importance of clear communication and engagement. I seek opportunities to learn, and to share that learning with others.
Areas of Experience:
School librarianship
Technology tools for teaching and learning
Google Workspace for Education & Chromebooks
Information & Media literacy / Digital citizenship
Literacy & reader's advisory
Campus website content creation & management
Student research
Distinctions
Employment & Education
Work experience
January 2016 - present
University of North Texas
Adjunct Professor, School Library Certification Program
September 2011 - June 2023
Lubbock Independent School District
Library Media Specialist
August 1994 - May 2000
Pflugerville Independent School District
Teacher, German & English
Education
August 2014 University of North Texas
Graduate Academic Certificate, Leadership in Professional Development in Technology for Schools
May 2010 University of North Texas
Masters of Library Science & School Library Certification
May 1993 University of Texas, Austin
Bachelor of Arts in German and English
Certifications
German, grades 6 - 12
English, grades 6 - 12
School librarian, grades K - 12
Generalist, Early childhood - 6th grade
Professional Affiliations
Texas Library Association (TxLA)
Texas Association of School Librarians (TxASL)
American Library Association (ALA)
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Skills & Strengths
Curation
Collaboration
Communication
Organization
Educational Technology
Librarians are learners, leaders, readers, curators, collaborators, communicators, digital citizens, guides, creators, innovators, teachers.
