Graduating Summa cum Laude with a Masters Degree in Library Science coupled with my experience as a secondary-level school librarian, I have a proven track record of versatility in the library, classroom, and personal academic accomplishment.   Academic accomplishment combined with community service has been important to me since childhood.  I began volunteering for the Reading Public Library in 1981- I was 8 years old.   I’ve been the recipient of many academic honorsranging from graduating Silver Eagle in High School through Undergraduate Dean’s List recognition, to being selected for membership in the Alpha Lambda Epsilon academic fraternity on the Graduate level.

     I possess excellent communication skills, which enable me to work well with diverse populations within and outside of the school community.  I am able to effectively manage library personnel, volunteers, and library resources while teaching individuals of varying talents.  I have managed all aspects of the library including creating and presenting lessons on information literacy, curriculum design and development, coordinating and training volunteers, circulation desk administration, inventory control, library security, budgeting, requisitions, fundraising, overseeing and implementing technology, and providing prompt technical support.

     With regards to student instruction, I’ve been told from early on that I have very strong classroom management skills.  I like for my students to understand expectations prior to beginning work in the library.  While instructing students, I use a variety of teaching and presentation tools to enhance and share information through print, media and technology mediums.  This makes learning fun and addresses many learning styles.  I have hosted in-service training for colleagues and administrators in addition to teaching students of all age groups and talents

     As a result of a strong Anthropology background and specialized coursework in leadership, behavior management, and student motivation I recognize the value of mutual respect and cultural understanding.  I have seen first- hand how we are a global community and how productive people can be when working together toward common goals.  I heartily believe in leading by example.  One can not expect people to just do as they are told; they will emulate their leaders.  Life- long learning and leading by example are important concepts I follow in my everyday life.