tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410741330193689131.post2188821631178710437..comments2023-09-05T09:49:05.531-06:00Comments on TxASLTalks Advocacy for all: Creating a Transformative Library Vision: TASL Winner Talks to UsTexas Association of School Librarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10101088073422912163noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410741330193689131.post-37669636227388681912015-11-06T14:24:08.527-06:002015-11-06T14:24:08.527-06:00Oh, and the data is in to support Ms. Smith-Faulkn...Oh, and the data is in to support Ms. Smith-Faulkner's point, "Staff Your Library." According to the study, "states that gained school librarian positions between 2005 and 2009 experienced larger increases and no decreases in National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) reading scores for 4th grade, while states that lost school librarians experienced smaller increases or decreases in reading scores." http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/NY49089.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410741330193689131.post-7495063854110558092015-11-06T10:35:30.856-06:002015-11-06T10:35:30.856-06:00I forgot to mention, or emphasize, that spaces are...I forgot to mention, or emphasize, that spaces are great, but it is the people who are available whenever they are needed that make the library a place where anyone can make magic. Without them, the lifeblood of creativity would be on life support. Libraries are the heart and soul of a school, but without librarians like Jace Daily, that heart would not beat as efficiently or as productively.James Iveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03245772201338880917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410741330193689131.post-7655085243825538762015-11-06T10:27:33.438-06:002015-11-06T10:27:33.438-06:00When growing up 20-30 years ago (or longer), sayin...When growing up 20-30 years ago (or longer), saying that you were going to the library was seen as a label that branded students as nerds or some other form of derogatory epithet. Libraries like the ones in CISD are completely eradicating that false stereotype. Students want to be in the libraries. They have quickly become for many the most popular place in the school. Students who never before would have graced the doorsteps of a school library are gravitating to these spaces of learning and discovery. The previous model of dusty tomes are no more. Now, students and teachers are not struggling to find reasons to go to the library. More accurately, it is trying to find more reasons to stay out of the library because there are an abundance of ways that this teacher could use, and have used, and will continue to use the CHS library and Jace Daily as a resource to reach, engage, and invigorate students in what they are learning in my classes and improve myself as an educator. James Iveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03245772201338880917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410741330193689131.post-56376243025143048262015-11-06T10:04:55.065-06:002015-11-06T10:04:55.065-06:00I don't even know where to begin! Our librari...I don't even know where to begin! Our librarian, Sallee Clark, is AMAZING!! She is constantly collaborating with the teachers and coming up with fantastic lessons that reinforce what the teachers are doing in the classroom. For myself personally, she is someone I can come to at any time for advice, suggestions, and any kind of technology support. She has been absolutely wonderful and we are very thankful we have her as part of our team! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293638636930158936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410741330193689131.post-34194321987608778702015-11-06T10:01:09.610-06:002015-11-06T10:01:09.610-06:00At A.V. Cato, Allison Fitzgerald has changed the c...At A.V. Cato, Allison Fitzgerald has changed the culture at our school to make the library a destination the students want to go to not just because of the books, but for an assortment of reasons - many of them just on the periphery of the books themselves. Every day, students who walk in to our library can expect to find an activity awaiting them - a scavenger hunt, a matching game, a word game - on everything from a scannable bar-code to a simple worksheet. These are all thanks to the talent and creativity of Mrs. Fitzgerald. All this while meeting classes daily to support Language Arts teachers and the standards they are teaching in the classrooms - everything from genre studies, to writing skills, to research projects.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410741330193689131.post-43671802593876179492015-11-06T09:43:16.856-06:002015-11-06T09:43:16.856-06:00The elementary teacher-librarians are three of the...The elementary teacher-librarians are three of the most positive, collaborative, creative, and optimistic individuals in CISD. These three inspiring educators have transformed our libraries – they are now bright, collaborative, learning environments. You can walk the halls and quickly identify when a class is going to the library, the students walk down the halls with a pep in their step and exciting anticipation of what is to come. Our librarians work with teachers, students, technology department and administrators to ensure that they facilitate an environment to develop 21stCentury Learners. <br /><br />Thank you Sallee Clark, and Allison Fitzgerald and April Scott for ALL that you do and inspiring CISD to constantly grow to meet the needs of our learner. <br /><br />Jessica Batchko<br />CISD Elementary Technology Coach<br />Jessica Batchkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01363117560657177045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410741330193689131.post-70323553497499096182015-11-06T09:23:08.176-06:002015-11-06T09:23:08.176-06:00At IMMS, our teacher librarian, Doeni Onco, does a...At IMMS, our teacher librarian, Doeni Onco, does a wonderful job of keeping the campus and community informed on what is going on in the IMMS library. This sample from her October newsletter shows just what I am talking about. Thank you Doeni for being so willing to help with communication, posters, and even daily announcements to keep all informed! https://twitter.com/oncolibrarian/status/662357240670629888/photo/1<br />Kelli Kelsoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03353101155123686133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410741330193689131.post-64888220160004747442015-11-05T21:20:55.019-06:002015-11-05T21:20:55.019-06:00Our teacher librarian, Sallee Clark, is sensationa...Our teacher librarian, Sallee Clark, is sensational! She has expectations for her library that correlate with the current technological culture in which we live as well as the traditionally beloved atmosphere of a library conducive to a love of literature. She is innovative and incredibly resourceful. Our campus would honestly grieve her absence. Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05354169744587123846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410741330193689131.post-60520993215581106502015-11-05T17:39:09.782-06:002015-11-05T17:39:09.782-06:00Principal of Joy James Elementary
Castleberry ISDPrincipal of Joy James Elementary<br />Castleberry ISDRenee Smith-Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13549611818394579377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410741330193689131.post-78058893365546174642015-11-05T17:26:16.315-06:002015-11-05T17:26:16.315-06:00Jace Daily, the librarian at Castleberry High Scho...Jace Daily, the librarian at Castleberry High School is an incredible asset not only to our students and staff but to other high school librarians that come in and visit our Café and library set up. She plays an integral part in her library PLN and learns and shares her ideas with our teachers and students. Thank you Jace Daily for challenging yourself professionally to provide the best possible learning environment for our students.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18084867418804720194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410741330193689131.post-68007669476851865322015-11-05T15:03:18.188-06:002015-11-05T15:03:18.188-06:00Transformation...our Joy James Librarian does this...Transformation...our Joy James Librarian does this inside and out of the library. April Scott plays an integral role with the use of technology and the transformation of the learning process on our campus. She is always there with resources but the support she offers our teachers and students is what makes the difference. She is always collaborating, co-teaching, modeling, exploring, researching, and most importantly laying foundations for us to create strong 21st Century Learners. Thank you to April Scott and Renee Smith-Faulkner for having a vision and helping us accomplish it here at JJE!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11728308581478419177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410741330193689131.post-92150679255942711812015-11-05T14:19:42.062-06:002015-11-05T14:19:42.062-06:00With a librarian like Sallee Clark, you can rest a...With a librarian like Sallee Clark, you can rest assured the instructional needs of students are being met. She is a key player on the leadership team ensuring technology is part of our digital learning environment. She collaborates with grade levels to demo apps and create instructional videos, distributes iPads, models the SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) model, holds UIL Club meetings, holds Maker Club meetings, etc. Bottom line.... Mrs. Clark is a versatile individual who values the importance of student learning. I am proud she is the librarian of Castleberry Elementary.<br /><br />Ricardo Montalvo, Principal of Castleberry Elementary Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08733998847029189136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410741330193689131.post-40861323301051480642015-11-05T13:55:09.481-06:002015-11-05T13:55:09.481-06:00The district librarians do an amazing job in suppo...The district librarians do an amazing job in supporting the learning in the classroom, as well as collaborating with our Instructional and Technology teams within CISD to foster the culture of Growth Mindset by facilitating professional development opportunities which facilitates risk-taking for our faculty and staff. In addition, our librarians have embraced the idea of partnering with teachers to create transformative lessons for our students by assisting in flipped classrooms, video tutorials, and providing support in our blended learning classes. I could not imagine our district without these great people helping our students experience success every day!<br /><br />John Ramos<br />Superintendent - Castleberry ISD Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410741330193689131.post-20348470142319677332015-11-05T13:16:24.605-06:002015-11-05T13:16:24.605-06:00Our high school librarian has become such an integ...Our high school librarian has become such an integral part of enhancing the learning experience for our students. Teachers now use her to help design research lessons, extend learning activities, and create engaging opportunities for students outside the four walls of the classroom. Our newly designed library has promoted student book check-out and created an inviting atmosphere that facilitates a safe, secure and structured environment for all that come in. <br />Rethinking how we "market" our library to our student body made a big difference in student and staff perceptions of what a library, and a librarian, can offer to the learning experience. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01399221829872102198noreply@blogger.com