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Hi! I’m Andrew Gonzalez and I am starting a new position for Wichita’s USD 259 as a Print Materials LMS for elementary, middle, and high school levels. Today, I am hoping to add resources to my “knowledge arsenal” so that I can better serve my district’s librarians and their students. I am appreciative for this opportunity to learn from everyone!
Twitter - @MrGLibraryMan

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Prairie Creek Elementary
Spring Hill School District
Library Media Specialist
Approx. 450 students

I am starting my second year in the library and am hoping to gather new and exciting ideas to incorporate into my library lessons. I am also interested in finding library programs that will generate excitement and interest in reading in my building. My flexible schedule is wonderful and I want to fully implement it this year so staff and students can benefit from our library resources.

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Rising Star Elementary
Shawnee Mission School District
Library Media Specialist
K-6, close to 500 students

I would like to learn about promoting literacy in the school and about how to encourage students to read more great literature.  I would like to learn about strategies for gradual growth in the library (school and community engagement, recognition for students and an inviting environment).

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Gardner Edgerton H.S. Librarian
USD 231 IMC Coordinator

Always looking for new and innovative ways to enhance our school library program (student engagement, collaboration, programming and advocacy).

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Erin-Louise Chapman: My daughter and I graduating with my MLIS!

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-K-5 Elementary Librarian
-Midland Trail Elementary (Turner USD 202)
-Between 490-550 students (We influx greatly throughout the year).
-Instagram: Chapterswithchapman
-Tiktok: LibrarylifeKS

This will be my 5th year in the library and I am excited to have the first "Normal" year in awhile. I am looking forward to learning new corporative strategies and how to advocate for the library.

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Shannon Lutz

K-3 Library Media Specialist
Wheatland Elementary, Valley Center, KS
approximately 400 students

I've spent that last 11 years as a classroom teacher (first year in 1st grade, every year since in 2nd grade). This coming year will be my first year as a library media specialist. I am so new to the field that I don't even know what I hope to take away from tomorrow, I'm just so excited to be a part of all things library!

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Library Media Specialist
Great Bend High School
Great Bend, KS
Grades 9-12, 900 students
IG: @gbhs428library

This will be my 12th year overall in education and my 9th year in a school library. I’m looking for new ideas to engage with teens through social media, tips for collaborating with staff, and ideas to get teens more interested in reading.

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USD 383 Library Services
I am an elementary librarian.  I moved to Kansas from Texas a year ago and am looking forward to connecting with other Kansas librarians.  I am also interested in learning more about advocacy and how to make library programs visible within the school community to encourage more collaboration.

Twitter:  @MontessoriReads

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Librarian at Hesston Middle School and Hesston High School, Hesston (grades 5-8/9-12, approx. 500 students total)
I do not currently have an aide to help me in either building.
I’m always looking for ideas on how to better meet the needs of multiple school communities with just one of me, how to engage teachers and students with reading, and how to promote more authentic collaboration with classroom teachers.

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Central Elementary School
Wamego USD 320
K-2 Librarian/Technology
360 students

I'm looking forward to connecting with other school librarians. We are always looking for new ways to serve our students and teachers. I enjoy collaborating with classroom teachers and trying new ideas!

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North Fairview Elementary School
Seaman USD 345 in Topeka
K-6 Librarian
300 students
Twitter @pattonkim
Facebook Kim Patton
Insta nflibrarian

I am looking forward to bringing new ideas into my library to create new energy and excitement for my students.

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From my wedding in June 2020, but showcases how I feel about entering the Librarian world. 

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Library Media Specialist
Isely Elementary
USD259 Wichita, KS

I am transitioning from seven years as a classroom teacher (taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th) in USD259 to be the Librarian at Isely Elementary! I am SO excited to begin my journey in the library and to follow Andrea's amazing footsteps! Expectant to drink up tons of new learning and meet other inspiring educators.

My Twitter is @CatherineBusick.

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Wendy Oviatt
Belinder Elementary
Shawnee Mission School District
Close to 500 students

I am excited to get together with people who share my passion for children’s literature! I hope to learn more ways to make the library a more vibrant and collaborative space. Being on a set schedule (specials rotation) and managing it all solo make finding time to meet with teachers/grade levels challenging. I can’t wait to hear how others make their libraries run like well-oiled machines!

@wendyoteaches on Twitter

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K-5 library Media Specialist
Line Creek Elementary
Park Hill School District

I’m always looking for ways to promote books, engaging lessons ideas, and increase access to the books/services students want and need.

@LClionslibrary

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Circle Towanda Elementary School
EC - 6th grade
Approx. 300 students

1) Fun ways to incorporate technology into 30 minute lessons
2) Other engaging lesson ideas

Can't wait to join you all next week!!

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Instructional Support Library Media Specialist
USD 259 Wichita, KS

Just finished 10 years as librarian at K-5 Isely Elementary in Wichita and start my new leadership role next week!🥳 Long-time fan and follower of you, Shannon, going back to a magnet conference hosted by Wichita schools many years ago.

I’m always inspired and encouraged by your ideas about student engagement, organization, and building school community around books and reading. Looking forward to hearing you in person again and taking ideas back to share with my team of librarians at our PD sessions.

Twitter @ABrainard259

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Library Media Specialist
at Spring Hill High School (9-12)

I am looking forward to bringing back some innovative ideas for engaging with students and teachers.

@shbroncolibrary on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

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Chapman School District
K-12 District Librarian
8th/9th grade Technology

Chapman has approximately 1100 students in the largest (by land mass) district in the state. There are four elementary schools, one middle and one high school. I have a full-time assistant who manages three outlying and rural schools using a school bus. I have another full-time assistant who manages the elementary in town and a full-time assistant who splits time with me at the middle and high school buildings.

I am interested in learning how I can increase student reading at the middle and high school levels. Last year, our district decided to do away with AR and go with whole school book clubs. This caused my circulation at all levels to drastically decrease.

I am looking for fresh ideas I can incorporate to bring back some new life into the library programs at all levels.

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West Middle School, Lawrence
6-8 grade (about 620 students)

I'm full time with a half-time assistant. I used to see every ELA class every 2-3 weeks on a scheduled rotation, but due to staff/budget cuts I will be teaching 2 elective classes (not library-related) and am struggling with how to provide equitable instruction and access to the ELA classes I won't be able to see during the hours I'm teaching.

Would love to try a truly flexible schedule, but need some fresh ideas on how to draw in teachers.

Advocacy is top of my takeaway list - our library services were almost eliminated last year.

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Circle Greenwich Elementary School
EC - 6th grade
about 350 students
1. I'm always looking for new ways to engage students in the 30 minutes I have with them.  Our school is adding Pre-K classes this year, so I'm definitely in search of ideas for this age level...and wondering how this age group "fits" between what I do with EC and Kindergarten students.
2. Additionally, I'm in search of methods to best collaborate with staff, specifically with research in mind.
3. And, of course, any "must have" book recommendations are always appreciated.

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K-2 Librarian
Hickok Elementary in Ulysses, KS
Approximately 350 students
1.  We will be changing to a new schedule that is alternated every other day.  This will change the day of library for classes each week.  Each class has a 50 minute time.  I would love ideas on how to help students and parents with this new schedule.
2.  Since we have a 50 minute time schedule for all 21 classes, I love to get new ideas on how to connect literature with lessons and STEAM activities and how others organize these projects.
3.  We have been using PebbleGo  for several years.  This  year we added Create.
Love to learn more on how others will be using this in their library.
School FB:  Hickok Elementary Schools
Personal FB:  Tammy Barb
Twitter: @BarbTammy
Instagram:  tammy_barb

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K-6 Elementary Library Media Specialist
Hutchinson Public Schools USD 308
Wiley Elementary & Hutch STEM Magnet
approx. 630 students
I split my week with 2 1/2 days at each school.  Currently, I see each class twice a month at one school and the other is working on a possible weekly idea.

I’d love to learn more about PebbleGo Create, district library policy ideas, and reading incentives.

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Central Elementary in Olathe
K-5 Librarian
I’m looking for programming ideas and anything to motivate kids to read.

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3-5 Librarian
Sullivan Elementary, Ulysses, KS
approximately 300 students
1. We are on a 6 day specials rotation (new last year) which makes planning yucky esp. when there is no school.  I'd love ideas on how to simplify this in my mind.  One time they come is a lesson and the alternate time they come is checkout/reading.
2. Enthusiasm for reading is declining.  Our circulation was lower this year than covid year.  I have a plan but would love ideas on encouragement and accountability for students regarding reading for enjoyment.

School FB: Sullivan Elementary USD #214
Personal FB: Tammi Mitchell
Twitter: @booklady876
Instagram: booklady876

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Middle school librarian
Lexington Trails Middle School
Grades 6-8
De Soto, KS (USD 232)
I'm looking for inspiration to be a better librarian.
Twitter - @nleisten70
Instagram - @ltmslibrary

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K-8 Librarian
Manhattan (KS) Catholic Schools
LinkedIN
retired high school teacher in my 2nd year as an elementary librarian
Willing to learn anything practical

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Grove Upper Elementary, Grove, OK
4th-6th Grade
Approx 600 students
1. I am looking forward to being inspired by all the librarians.
2. Always looking for new and innovative ideas to bring to my students, peers, and school!
I can't wait!!
Facebook: Grove Upper Elementary Library
@okielibrarian_918

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Shawnee Mission School District, Crestview Elementary
Elementary Librarian K-6, serving approx 400 students
I'm looking for ways to engage students and staff, and learn latest information and trends to be the best librarian I can be.

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Topeka Public Schools
McEachron Elementary
PK-5
Approximately 300 students
2/3 track school
I'm always looking for engaging lesson ideas.
I'd love to incorporate centers/stations.
I'd also appreciate any ideas about how to get kids writing in my very limited time with them.

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I’m headed into my 2nd year as a librarian at Oakdale Elementary in Salina and looking forward to being more settled in this year! Last year I was new not only to the library, but also the elementary level….I learned something new every day!!!! 😆

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Southeast Kansas Library System
Youth Services Consultant
Public and School Libraries in a 15 county area

I always love to hear from school librarians about what's important in this moment.

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I am a K-5 Elementary Librarian in Spring Hill Kansas.
1. Ways to make a flexible library more collaborative and a true co-teaching experience.
2. Ways to incorporate technology easily and smoothly into library lessons.

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PreK- G5 in Germany at the Bavarian International School. 250 international students served by a full time librarian and a part time aide.

Looking forward to planning authentic team teaching with my colleagues rather than just 'come in and teach citations, will ya?'

https://twitter.com/stzeke

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St. Mary's Grade School
I.T. & Library Specialist
PreK-6 (first year as full-time)
~~~~Goals~~~~
1. Meet and connect with fellow school librarians
2. I have been given an opportunity to write up the library's goals/mission for our new principal, so I am looking for further inspiration beyond what I currently have bumping around in my brain.

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Library Teacher
Valley Center Middle School USD 262- 810 students, 6-8th grade.
All students receive a lesson every two weeks.
1) How to keep or get students more excited about reading.
2) Engaging lessons that students will talk about after class and maybe read more about on their own.

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Blue Valley School District, Valley Park Elementary School K - 5
Serve approx. 650 students; 1 librarian and part-time para.
My school has a wide variety of cultures, so I'm constantly looking for Asian and BIPOC authors so all students are represented, as well as be able to learn from other cultures, i.e. mirrors, windows & sliding glass doors.
I'm looking for new ways to introduce library services & procedures in engaging ways, as well as library songs for kindergarten & 1st graders to help teach these procedures.
Twitter: @korth5th

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Gayle Irwin
Scott City School District
Scott Community High School, Grades 9-12
1) Teacher Collaboration
2) Engaging Students

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Frontier Trail Middle School 6th-8th grade
Olathe School District
Serve about 700 students.  No clerk.
Always looking for new ideas for special programming activities, contests, events, and lesson ideas. Latest ideas of integrating technology would be a plus. See you soon!

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Sterling USD 376
District Librarian PreK-12
Only librarian with one aide.

I'm always looking for: how to streamline tasks for busy librarians, engaging lesson ideas, fun and easy events and activities, and the best free tech tools.

Twitter: amybrownlee93
Instagram: sterlingreads

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Garnett Elementary School
Librarian
PreK-6th Grade
1. Activities for Book Clubs.
2. Engaging lesson ideas.

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Hi friends. I am excited for our day together. I am the District Teacher Librarian at Van Meter Community School in Van Meter, Iowa. I work with 1000 kids from preschool-12th grade, teachers, administrators and families within our small town. I also serve as the Future Ready Librarian Spokesperson working with librarians around the country, and world. You can find me at @shannonmmiller on Twitter and Instagram, and I blog at The Library Voice. See you all soon, Shannon

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Gail Becker
Wichita Public Schools
Supervisor of district libraries
Looking forward to our time together in Emporia!
I am always looking for ideas for engaging research projects.
My Twitter account is: @beckergaile

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Retired Emporia High School Librarian
I am curious about engaging readers of poverty, making community connections, recovering learning lost during the pandemic, and enticing new librarians into our profession.

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Dayton Creek Elementary (Spring Hill, KS)
Library Media Specialist
K-5
1) Successful implementation of a flexible schedule
2) Time efficient ways to collaborate with very busy teachers

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Kris Shirley
Ottawa, KS
USD290
I am the only elementary librarian (K-5) for 3 schools.
I have an aide in each school.

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South Brown County (Horton}
Work with k-12
Only librarian with 2 paras