https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718 Introduce yourself! Share something about yourself. Your interests, hobbies. What topics are you interested in covering? en-us 2017-03-03 23:39:00 UTC 2025-10-03 17:07:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/5402/8ceff3701cbb4483ee9137ea5704b6ec/hello.jpg Pollyalida https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/157752603 Just double click on the background and an entry box will pop up. You can share text, audio, video, images and more!
 ]]> 2017-03-03 23:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/157752603 Pollyalida https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/195436776 Hi - I'm Polly Farrington, I'll be leading our Cool Tools workshop this year. Please take a minute to say hello and introduce yourself! Really looking forward to working with all of you this year! ]]> 2017-10-10 03:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/195436776 Pollyalida https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/195437190 I live and work in the Albany area and have been a librarian for, yikes, almost 40 years. How did that happen? I used to work at RPI in Troy, then left to start my own consulting business over 20 years ago. After 20 crazy years of traveling and teaching all over the country, I'm now stepping back a bit and mainly doing online teaching, like this workshop! When I'm not working, I'm in my garden, reading, cooking, visiting with friends or traveling. We recently went to Finland. This photo was taken outside the Sibeliustalo music hall in Lahti Finland. We scrub up ok sometimes. :) ]]> 2017-10-10 03:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/195437190 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/203241621

Worked as a school librarian for 3.5 years - PreK – 8^th Grade library

Currently work at Capital Region BOCES in the School Library System 

I love to cook, work out, travel, read, and hang with my Chihuahua Lucy

]]> 2017-11-03 12:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/203241621 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/203277758 Greetings, everyone! I'm one of the librarians at Albany High School where I've been for eleven years. I also facilitate the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group, review, and blog about libraries and books. Like many, I'm a Polly-follower and Cool Tools lover to always keep the tech tools sharp in the toolbox. ]]> 2017-11-03 13:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/203277758 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/203433333 Hi all! 18ish years in education. Currently in my 4th year as a K-5 librarian outside of Rochester. I love teaching and have diverse interests outside of school. Looking forward to collaborating and adding more tech skills. Occasionally play Marshall the Fire Dog...]]> 2017-11-03 18:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/203433333 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/204644600 Hi! I'm a librarian at Loudonville Elementary School. I'm a Polly-follower, too! :) I haven't participated in Cool Tools in a while, so I'm looking forward to it. I'm also a new mom, so I'm learning what my new work/life balance will feel like, so PD like this is perfect. ]]> 2017-11-08 01:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/204644600 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/204831945 I am currently the shared librarian for the St. Lawrence Lewis BOCES. I work part of my time at BOCES and part of my time in the Morristown Central School district (K-12). This is my fourth year as the shared librarian.
This will be my fourth year participating in Cool Tools and I cannot wait! I always love learning about new tools and then sharing them with my teachers and students. ]]> 2017-11-08 14:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/204831945 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/206266435 My name is Lynne Ronan. I am a teacher assistant at Brasher Falls Elementary School. I fill the position of elementary librarian and elementary learning lab teacher. I am the only teacher for these two positions and teach area of content to full classes- sometimes class and halves- in 3 days of a 6 day cycle. We have an innovative program in both areas that include STEAM, makerspace, and growth mindset - centered instruction that is student paced and peer assisted. I have been teaching for 31 years. My first 20 years of teaching was in preschool. I owned and ran my own preschool for seven years and was contracted by our local district to house and run our district UPK. I spent many years teaching on military bases and private schools around the country and found my way back to my hometown 25 years ago. It is an honor to serve the community I grew up in.

]]> 2017-11-13 14:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/206266435 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/206731224 I am the Library Media Specialist for grades 6-8, as well as the K-12 Coordinator of Library Media Services for my District. This is my 21st year teaching, and I love keeping up with technology and helping students find their perfect books. I teach 3 classes daily: a 10 week Digital Literacy course that all 6th graders take, as well as two sections of an enrichment course called "Technology Enriched Literature" - this is in addition to the many collaborative projects I work on with core area teachers. In my free time I am a 4H Club Leader and Board member for Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue in Dutchess County.]]> 2017-11-14 14:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/206731224 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/207014196 I am a fifth-year librarian at Granby Elementary in Fulton CSD. This will be my fourth year participating in Cool Tools, and I am excited to learn more again and collaborate with returning and new colleagues. Recently, my free time has revolved around CAS classes for school district administration and will hopefully be done with classes next summer before completing the exams and admin internship. Love to cook and read.  

]]> 2017-11-15 00:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/207014196 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/207973694 I'm the librarian at Mary J Tanner School (PreK-3) in Granville. I'm new to GSD this year, but I was previously a librarian for two years in a K-5 school in the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, NV. I have not participated in Cool Tools before, and I'm looking forward to learning some new tricks. ]]> 2017-11-17 03:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/207973694 aboccuzzireichert https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/209298650 Hi, I am a teacher librarian at Merton Williams Middle School in Hilton, NY. I have been an educator for 28 years (yikes, not sure how that happened). I am looking forward to learning about new tools that I can then share with my students and teachers. My library is loud and at times chaotic (in a good way) and provides kids with a safe place to read, innovate and create. I love reading ya lit and have even joined a few book clubs on Twitter. I have a 6th grader and 8th grader (you would think I would understand him after working with 8th graders for over 20 years), my husband is a tech teacher in the same building as me. We have 5 cats, 1 dog and 26 chickens. ]]> 2017-11-22 00:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/209298650 mshands1121 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/210086329 Hello. I have worked for twenty-seven years as a librarian for Schalmont Central School District. I worked for fifteen years as the high school librarian and this is my twelfth as the k-4 librarian. I try to do something new every year. This year I am co-teaching a tech class with six kindergarten teachers. Based on my previous experience with this class, I know it will enhance what I am able to offer my students. Here I am with my Mom on her 80th birthday this month at the New York Public Library]]> 2017-11-25 23:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/210086329 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/210360724 Hello, I am a K-12 Library Media Specialist for CiTi (Oswego Boces). This is my 4th School Year. This year I am putting together a High School Library at CiTi in Mexico NY. As you can see I do not like to post photos of myself so I put my logo which is associated with my online profiles.  I am looking forward to learning tools for my HS library.

]]> 2017-11-27 12:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/210360724 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/210414220 Hi! I'm a UPK-12 Librarian for Lisbon Central School. This is my 8th year! Hard to believe! I've been married for 1 year to a wonderful man. We have a dog named Paisley, who thinks she is human! This is my first Cool Tools class. I'm looking forward to learning more about technology! This is me sporting the scarf I just finished crocheting!]]> 2017-11-27 14:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/210414220 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/210537660 Hi!  I am a librarian in the New Paltz Central School District and beginning my 13th year!  My school is a K-2 building and simply love the age group!  I have 3 children and live in Orange County.  I also love animals-1 dog and 5 ducks.  The ducks were hatched by a 3rd grade teacher in my district, so I decided to give them a home.  I am looking forward to sharing and learning some new ways of teaching library literacy skills!]]> 2017-11-27 17:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/210537660 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/210692538 Howdy! I'm a high school librarian in Oswego County with a fondness for cemeteries and the Victorian era. In addition to my library skills I co-wrote a short lived comic(its being relaunched*fingersncrossed* in April??), grew up on a sheep farm and once saved the planet from space invaders. Eh, the last part is made up, but its far more interesting than I'm married with two dogs and 10 chickens. I've never been a part of Cool Tools and am looking forward to learning something new to take back to my teachers. :)]]> 2017-11-27 22:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/210692538 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/211045451 My name is Andrea and I am an instructional Technology Support teacher on assignment in an urban school in upstate NY. This is my third year in this role. This year I am also teaching a resource class for ninth graders, it has been a slow start but I am adjusting to the classroom after being out a few years. My school is very unique in the sense that we are run by an Educational Partnership Organization (EPO). Three years ago, the University of Rochester took over our school and prevented us from being shut down. We have about 1,340 scholars in grades 6-12. In my position, I support all grade levels and all staff that work in our building. I like to describe my job to others by comparing it to a flower delivery service; when I show up after I’m called with a problem, people are excited to see me and hopefully I am able to fix their problems quickly and efficiently!]]> 2017-11-28 17:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/211045451 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/211669538 Hi!  As I said in my introductory comment, I am the library media specialist at Schoharie Elementary School. I have been teaching there since 1993 and I have taken every Cool Tools that Polly has offered! I have two dogs and two cats.  I am especially interested in learning about iPad apps for kindergarten and new, interesting things we can do with our 1:1 Chromebooks in the library. This photo is one I made in a previous Cool Tools year.]]> 2017-11-30 00:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/211669538 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/211922124 Hi! I'm the MS/HS Librarian in Stillwater, a small rural district near Saratoga Springs. I've been working in this district as a librarian since 2006, with my first year in the elementary and all the rest in my current library. I'm currently in the process of becoming a National Board Certified Teacher. I love to learn about new tools and keep my skills sharp, but have a super busy life (as I'm sure most of you do!), so Cool Tools is a great happy medium!]]> 2017-11-30 16:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/211922124 njriorden https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/212121452 Hi, I already kind of introduced myself in the comments within google classroom so I'll try not to repeat myself too much. I basically love technology and hope to learn as much as possible (again) in this course. I know it has a ton to offer. As I mentioned before, I'm looking at figuring out how to integrate a solid makerspace within my classroom. I'm not sure if its possible with the size of my room but I'm going to give it a try. ]]> 2017-12-01 01:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/212121452 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/212508257 I teach in a k-5 building and in my 3rd year I feel like I'm finally finding my edge in this school library program. We do a lot of digital citizenship and I like to tie it together with global connections. We have ePals in India and I'm always looking for new ways to connect with our ePals. ]]> 2017-12-02 13:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/212508257 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/212523791 Hi! I'm excited to begin my second year of Cool Tools. I'm the MS/HS Librarian in Warrensburg Central School. I taught in the elementary for 20 years before becoming the library media specialist in the district. After serving as the LMS in both schools last year, the district hired a second librarian and now I work in just one building. It's great to have another librarian to share ideas with! 
This year I'm adjusting to life with a child off to college. Our son is currently finishing up his first semester at Oneonta. Our daughter is in 10th grade. I've found I have more time to read with one less person in the house! :)]]> 2017-12-02 16:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/212523791 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/213107393 I'm the High School Librarian at John Jay High School in Wappingers Central School District. I have two small children so they occupy most of my non-work time. I started kickboxing this Fall. I love it and highly recommend it. I also enjoy skiing so "let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!"]]> 2017-12-04 23:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/213107393 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/213314044 18th year as the librarian at Fort Plain Jr/Sr High School.  Working with Polly is always fun, exciting, and scary.  I'm glad my friend and colleague Kolbe is joining me.]]> 2017-12-05 14:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/213314044 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/213339581 Hello everyone, 
 I am the library media specialist at Oswego Middle School (grades 7 & 8), which is located in Oswego, NY. I have participated in Cool Tools one other time, and am looking forward to being a part of this again. I enjoy being outdoors and traveling, and my two daughters (ages 20 & 14) keep me very busy.]]> 2017-12-05 15:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/213339581 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/213696012 Hi! I'm in my 10th year of teaching Social Studies at Fort Plain Jr/Sr High School. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. I have two boys, 8 and 12, who keep me on my toes.

]]> 2017-12-06 14:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/213696012 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/214089870 Hello! This is my 4th year as a LMS, my 3rd year with my district, and my 2nd year at my school. I enjoy reading but I don't have much time to now that I'm chasing around my 1 year old. I also love cooking for others and gardening.]]> 2017-12-07 13:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/214089870 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/214745338 Hello fellow Cool Toolers! My name is Maureen, and this will be my second time doing Cool Tools, but it's been a few years since the first time and I'm looking forward to learning some new things. I'm currently the librarian at Maple Hill Middle School and Maple Hill High School. I love everything about being a librarian, especially YA books and technology. When I'm not at school, I enjoy spending time with my family and cooking, working out/running, old movies, and jazz music. ]]> 2017-12-09 21:03:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/214745338 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/215017466 Hello!! This is my 6th year as a LMS, and my 5th year at Monroe High School in the Rochester City School District. I love working at my school and getting to know my students!! We are currently in a swing space building while our school undergoes renovations but we will be moving back this summer!! I am the co-leader of many clubs and activities in my school including the Monroe News Network where we tape a weekly news segment for our school. I have 2 beautiful girls who keep my very busy between Girl Scouts, dance, gymnastics and soccer!! My oldest daughter is in 2nd grade and has a passion for reading...you will be lucky to find her WITHOUT a book in her hands!! :) My younger daughter will be 5 in February and is an avid reader herself. ]]> 2017-12-11 14:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/215017466 lfgable https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/215189202 Hello!! I've been a librarian for awhile but this is my second year in the North Colonie School District as an elementary librarian. I am a busy mom/wife/human and try to squeeze in as much as possible into any given day! I love Cool Tools, but not as much as these two! ]]> 2017-12-11 19:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/215189202 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/215462688 Hello all!  I have been a librarian for a long time, and still love it!  I am always looking for new and fun things to learn and share with my students and teachers.  I work hard to stay on top of all the new technology so I am very grateful for this class.  

I am an empty-nester and am very much enjoying this new status!  It gives me time to play with all these new tools.  


]]> 2017-12-12 15:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/215462688 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/215600199 2017-12-12 20:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/215600199 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/215657665 Greetings...Middle School Lib. in Syracuse area since 2000....every year I say I'm going to do CoolTOols but this year, I'm treating myself to REALLY doing it! So exciting to learn from this amazing tribe! ]]> 2017-12-13 02:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/215657665 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/216831250 2017-12-18 02:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/216831250 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/218016323 Hello! Happy "Boxing" day in America:)  I am one of many Librarians in the Rochester City School District who love Cool Tools and hope to learn many new tech tools. 
This is the first day that I've had to explore all of the new posts and hope to create a new blog site to share with students!  Have a safe and happy new year every one!!]]> 2017-12-26 16:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/218016323 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/218153437 Happy Holidays,
I'm the librarian at RCSD No. 34 and I'm just getting started for this year with Cool Tools for School.  I am very excited to learn new material to share with my school.  I love hiking, biking, old trains, and antique cars. ]]> 2017-12-29 14:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/218153437 aileen_basuljevic https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/218189066 Hola! Shalom! Czesc! Marhaba! Salut! Hallo! 
I'm Aileen Basuljevic and I have been the LMS at Van Wyck JHS since I began my career in 2004. I have three (3) adult sons and a darling husband, who keep me very busy! I have recently been named the adviser for the newly established Multicultural Club at my building (hence the initial greeting) :), Cool Tools was such a valuable learning experience last time around....I had to come back for more. In my spare time, I love traveling, soccer, and spending as much time as possible with my boys. We visited Alaska recently.....]]> 2017-12-30 15:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/218189066 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/218198139 My name is Janice Daitz. I have been doing Cool Tools for several years now but I still learn many new things each year. 
I am a elementary librarian in the Rochester City School District for 10 years and I enjoy the kids and teachers at my school.
I have a pet frog named Charlie
and about a million stuffed frogs some of which dance and talk.

]]> 2017-12-30 20:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/218198139 lschuttenberg https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/218219981 My name is Laura Schuttenberg, and this is my first experience with Cool Tools for Schools.  I have been teaching English at Knox Junior High School in Johnstown for the past 13 years, and I am always looking for new ways to incorporate technology into English class.  My goal is to have students exit English 8 with a toolbox full of strategies to demonstrate their learning!
When I'm not teaching or grading papers, my husband and I enjoy camping and traveling!]]> 2017-12-31 13:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/218219981 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/219341620 Hi all,
This is my first year with Cool Tools, and I am excited to add more tech into my life!
I have a 6-12 building with a 'Google Class' that I teach quarterly to 6th grade.  I have been in this position for 2 years, and worked in a different district for the 2 yrs before that, and subbed for about 8 years prior to that, along with running a NYS Licensed Day Care.
I have 3 kids, so that is ALL of my 'free' time. I enjoy cooking, traveling, and of course reading.



]]> 2018-01-08 13:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/219341620 moosiebx730 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/219657466 My name is Millie Quinones-Dunlap also known as QD! I love Cool Tools For School. I have been a high school teacher/librarian since 2001. I am currently at East High School though I am presently on medical leave since September 2016.Medical leave is extremely challenging and saddening depending on how I choose to approach my situation. I am originally from the Bronx, NY where I started my teaching career as a drama/journalism teacher. This year will be different for me because am not with students and staff every day and I miss it terribly. I will use Cool Tools as a means to stay up with current technology and use it as a format to track my journey to healing. It has been a long one but I am excited to use some creativity and inspiration to gain insight as I move into better days and better ways. I love writing and reading other people's life struggles and break-through. I am a spoken word artist though too much time has passed since I had an actual mic in my hand. I love old skool hip hop and roll with the whole old skool flava hardcore! Boogie Down Bronx Girl imbedded eternally in the deepest part of my soul. I am looking forward to sharing my stories with you. I intend to use what I learn this year as a "tool" no pun intended to share this experience with students who might be going through some trials and tribulations of their very own. With every struggle is a lessoon learned. I am in the very thick of my lesson right now....today. I look forward to getting to know everybody in the class and can't wait to see what everybody will bring to the table. I also look forward to sharing my journey with you. I am not sure what to expect, what will come from this biut I am truly excited.-QD]]> 2018-01-09 10:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/219657466 2005372 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/220347539 Hello Everyone!
My name is Katherine Thoresen and I'm an Instructional Coach with the Rochester City School District. This is my second year with Cool Tools, and I'm so excited! I love professional development where I learn about valuable, useful tools that I can implement and use in my work with students and teachers. 

I have two kids; Lucy who is 4 and Henry who will be 2 next month. I love spending time with my kiddos, especially in the summer. We love to take adventures, camp, hike and explore new places. Hubby and I own 40 acres of land in the ADK and it's one of our favorite places to be!]]> 2018-01-10 19:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/220347539 1263600 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/221301399 2018-01-14 21:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/221301399 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/221548179 I'm Karin Howansky, and I recently joined WSWHE BOCES School Library System in Saratoga after 8 years as the K-12 librarian in a small, rural district east of Lake George. BC (before children), I was an elementary teacher in Connecticut. My hubby and I have two kids, one who is in her freshman year of college (gasp), and one who is a sophomore in high school and recently started driving. I'm excited to explore all kinds of Cool Tools!]]> 2018-01-15 22:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/221548179 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/222103729 Hi! I'm a middle school librarian & technology coordinator in Brooklyn, NY. I'm participating solo & I hope to get lots of resources for all the tech PD I do every year with my staff AND to convince my School Library System to participate as a group next year. I've got two little boys (3 & 5) who keep me busy but I'm still on track with my reading goal of 170 books a year for 2018. ]]> 2018-01-17 15:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/222103729 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/222128014 I’ve worked in libraries for more than half my life, first for work study in college, then at the New York Public Library, finally switching to school librarianship. I love my work but also enjoy traveling, gardening, cooking, and hanging out with my husband and dog. Most recently we were in Edinburgh for Christmas. (Just me and the husband, not the dog!)  I’m excited about the new format and exploring more things in my second year of CoolTools.]]> 2018-01-17 16:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/222128014 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/223129187 Hi I am an elementary librarian in Minetto, NY which is part of the Oswego City School District. I am married and have 2 daughters, one a sophomore at St. John Fisher College and one a high school senior heading to Nazareth in the fall. I also have 4 cats as I'm pretty sure owning a cat is a requirement to be a librarian...lol. I'm looking forward to learning lots of new stuff again this year!]]> 2018-01-21 17:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/223129187 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/225251305 Hi, I'm Sarah and this is my second year doing Cool Tools, and also my second year as librarian at Montessori Academy in Rochester. It's my fourth year working at RCSD. Over the past year I've incorporated more coding and makerspace activities into my library lessons, so I'm hoping to get new ideas from Cool Tools this year. ]]> 2018-01-26 23:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/225251305 1234420 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/226336314 I am an instructional Technology Resource Teacher in Rochester, NY.  I work with teachers and students to deepen learning experiences with technology.  I also create a teach PD for teachers and administrators related to technology - software, mainly.  We are in the midst of a digital transformation in our district.  I can't wait to see what is new this year in Cool Tools.  I hope to be able to bring the things I learn here to my students and teachers!
I love music, learning, and college basketball. On the weekends you will find me driving my kids everywhere. ]]> 2018-01-30 20:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/226336314 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/227596283 5th year elementary school librarian, 5th year of cool tools! I live in central New York with my husband, our two dogs, a house rabbit and, a few chickens (they live outside). I like hiking, kayaking, gardening, crocheting, knitting (recently completed my first two color knitting project) and, reading (of course :-p). ]]> 2018-02-02 17:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/227596283 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/229265803 7-12 Science Teacher for CiTi BOCES (Oswego County). This is my first year as a teacher and my first time through Cool Tools. I want to try to incorporate more technology into my classroom.]]> 2018-02-07 18:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/229265803 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/234361957 Hello! I am a 4th year teacher (3rd year in RCSD). I am currently teaching AP World at East Upper School in Rochester. I have my Masters in Educational Technology and I am always looking for new Ed Tech tools! I love to paint and do other crafty DIY Pinterest things in my free time with my dog Hercules! I am looking forward to having my students embrace being 21st century learners and use the Chromebooks for things other than Youtube! ]]> 2018-02-22 17:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/234361957 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/235695739 I am a technology resource teacher in the Rochester City School District and support students, teachers and staff with technology. This is the 3rd time I've taken Cool Tools, and though I am SUPER late in beginning the work this year, I am very excited to learn some new things! I love music, nature, and spending time with my family. We're always looking forward to a new adventure together!]]> 2018-02-27 01:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/235695739 melodylynnbishop https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/240594994 I am a Teacher on Special Assignment and this is my 2nd year fulfilling the role as Library & Media Specialist. This is my 17th year of teaching and my 2nd year participating in Cool Tools. Last year, I completed the first 5 activities. This year, I am pumped to get started even though I have started late. I am already learning because this is the first time I have use Padlet! I want to focus on two types of activities this year. Things that improve the delivery of access to library resources for students and Things that increase student engagement.]]> 2018-03-11 17:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/240594994 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/241691018    I've been a school librarian for many years. Currently I work in the Amsterdam School District and split my time between two of the elementary schools. I have worked in 10+ districts so I see myself as a "Johnny Appleseed" librarian - spreading seeds of loving books, reading & research to as many students as I can.  
   This is my second time participating in Cool Tools. Even though I am getting started quite late this year, I always enjoy learning about technology tools with Polly! 
My husband and I enjoy golfing and spending time with our kids.]]> 2018-03-14 02:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/241691018 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/243772655 This is my first time using Cool Tools.  I am working on some PD for my certificate and hope learn a lot from this workshop. 
I am an avid reader, love to garden and enjoy camping. ]]> 2018-03-19 21:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/243772655 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/258291644 I work in Rochester City School District with Instructional Technology.  I always enjoy spending time actually sitting down with Cool Tools and learning or applying something new.  Although I don't always enjoy the write up in a blog post, it is such an important process.  Each year, I think I will keep this up and post more to my blog as I research or work with tools.....  Well it doesn't happen so this year I will be happy with my 5 posts from Cool Tools.

This year I have started training and working in ski patrol.  It has been a great experience and way to spend time on the slopes. 

]]> 2018-05-06 11:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/258291644 https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/526810936 wapi wallwisher?]]> 2020-04-23 20:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/Pollyalida/cooltools1718/wish/526810936