89 episodes
Leading from the Library Shannon McClintock Miller, Future Ready Schools
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In this series, the topics will focus on the many ways Future Ready Librarians® lead as we hear stories and ideas from some of the nation’s top teacher librarians. They will inspire us and make us look at our practice within the topics of collection development, diversity, virtual and school library spaces, collaboration, empowering students as creators, continuous and remote learning and so much more.
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Bringing SEL Into Our Libraries
Join Shannon as she talks to Liz Stroud about the way she uses social emotional learning strategies, activities and books in her library to connect with her students and give them amazing experiences and opportunities throughout the week.
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Amplify Voices: Increasing Access to Diverse Books with Visual Book Lists and Free Book Fairs
Providing student access to diverse books is more important than ever in our current climate. It is critical that students see themselves in the books they read, finding mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors into the experiences of others. This podcast will focus on two of Melissa’s initiatives - Visual Book Lists and Novel Nation Book Fairs. Visual Book Lists provide easy to browse, thematic lists of similar books featuring diverse authors.
Guest Name: Melissa Corey
Guest social media:
@melissacorey on X, Instagram, BlueSky, Threads
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EVERYONE Can Lead From Their Library
In this episode, Steve Tetreault joins Shannon to talk about how everyone can lead from their library by pursuing and sharing the things we love about librarianship. By doing this, you will end up as a leader too!
Guest Name: Steve Tetreault
Guest social media: @DrTLovesBooks (mostly on Bluesky these days!)
Steve is also the host of the SLLN Podcast, monthly contributor to AASL’s Knowledge Quest website. -
Making A Difference Through Mentorship
Mentoring can make a big difference in your professional practice as a new librarian. Whether you’re seeking a mentor, or mentoring a new librarian yourself, this episode is for you!
Guest Name: Collette Jakubowicz
Guest social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsJintheLibrary/
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Creating A Dream Team For The Library and Makerspace!
Steve (Tech Integrator & Coordinator) and Ashley (Teacher Librarian) have teamed up to create an integrated 21st century program: The official merge of Library and Makerspace to create an all encompassing: Learning Commons. Meeting the demands of a fixed schedule, while also accommodating a responsive one, we collaborate to provide a more authentic and cohesive program that meets the needs of our diverse learners.
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The I-35 PLN: Collaborating Across Highways, State Lines & Borders
We will talk about how to collaborate outside your campus, district, region and even state to get ideas, lesson plans, edtech tips and more to make you the best school librarian you can be.