By Jacqueline Higginbotham, Lead Media Specialist, White Oak Middle School, New Caney ISD
Walk into any school during the month of December and you are bound to find circles under the eyes of the educators, extra cups of coffee, and kids hanging from the ceiling (well, maybe not literally, but it might feel that way). I have 2 daughters in elementary school and I work in a middle school so the holiday chaos in elementary school looks a little different than it does in secondary school, but there is one thing in common -- we are counting down to the winter break! Ahhh. Quiet mornings, sleeping in, and checking some things off of our list. If applying for the TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute isn't on your to-do list, I would encourage you to add it! TALL Texans is not a secret society (nor is a group of librarians over 5'10"), but it is an opportunity for professional and personal growth as you reflect on your career and set goals for the future.
Every summer, the Texas Library Association spends four fabulous days with Texas librarians as part of their TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute. 25 librarians from across the state and different library types are selected to participate in the institute each year. Led by Jack Siggins & Maureen Sullivan, these librarians learn about themselves and how to make a greater impact on their community through their jobs as librarians. They work with mentors, reflect on how they can be better, and set goals that they want to complete over the next year. During these 4 days all of the participants and leaders form long-lasting bonds that will help them to continue to grow over the coming years.
So, are you ready to apply? The application WILL take some time and thought so don't wait until the last minute. Applications are due January 25th, 2019. On the TLA website, you will find a link to a webinar that will give you some great tips for your application. If you want more information, please feel free to reach out to me at mrshigginbotham@gmail.com.
Walk into any school during the month of December and you are bound to find circles under the eyes of the educators, extra cups of coffee, and kids hanging from the ceiling (well, maybe not literally, but it might feel that way). I have 2 daughters in elementary school and I work in a middle school so the holiday chaos in elementary school looks a little different than it does in secondary school, but there is one thing in common -- we are counting down to the winter break! Ahhh. Quiet mornings, sleeping in, and checking some things off of our list. If applying for the TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute isn't on your to-do list, I would encourage you to add it! TALL Texans is not a secret society (nor is a group of librarians over 5'10"), but it is an opportunity for professional and personal growth as you reflect on your career and set goals for the future.
Every summer, the Texas Library Association spends four fabulous days with Texas librarians as part of their TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute. 25 librarians from across the state and different library types are selected to participate in the institute each year. Led by Jack Siggins & Maureen Sullivan, these librarians learn about themselves and how to make a greater impact on their community through their jobs as librarians. They work with mentors, reflect on how they can be better, and set goals that they want to complete over the next year. During these 4 days all of the participants and leaders form long-lasting bonds that will help them to continue to grow over the coming years.
So, are you ready to apply? The application WILL take some time and thought so don't wait until the last minute. Applications are due January 25th, 2019. On the TLA website, you will find a link to a webinar that will give you some great tips for your application. If you want more information, please feel free to reach out to me at mrshigginbotham@gmail.com.
It is a true honor to be selected to participate in the TALL Texan Leadership Development Institute. And most graduates are proud to call themselves a TALL Texan! It is a badge of honor! Many of the TLA movers and shakers got started in TALL!
