Last night , I was so honored to be chosen by the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences as the 2014 winner of the Bammy Award in the school librarian category. I am in total shock because I honestly did not feel worthy to be mentioned as a finalist. Shannon Miller, Jennifer Lagarde, Laura Fleming, and Jonathan Werner are all librarians that I learn from on a daily basis.
Pernille Ripp, who I greatly admire, wrote this outstanding blog post on the Bammy Awards today. I love her sentiment that we should recognize all the amazing educators out there who do the hardest job in the world. They shape the minds of the young people in their charge every day. So today I am going to recognize some the amazing educators and friends who have helped me to become the person I am today. I can not name them all but will honor just a few here.
To all of the other amazing educators out there every day. You are the true rockstars. You deserve this award as much if not more then I do. Thank you to everyone who voted for me, who helped me on my journey and who will be there for me for years to come. I have such an amazing PLN and I am so thankful to have you all as a part of my life.
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My dear friend Nikki D. Robertson wrote this amazing blog post today about being a rebel in the library. It got me thinking about how we need to talk about these things a little more. It is ok to buck the trend and be a rebel librarian. Just because it has always been done that way doesn't mean it needs to continue being done that way. Do what is best for the children! With that in mind I have come up with a list of 10 Ways To Be A Rebel Librarian. Thank you to the librarians who helped me make the list. Try some & tell me how it goes! |
AuthorElissa Malespina is the High School Librarian at Verona High School and a Presenter, Author and much more. The views are my own. Find my full resume above. Archives
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