This blog was created to reflect upon my learning as I get my Masters of Education from University of Vermont.
About Me & My Philosophy:
I grew up in Fairport, New York, a suburb of Rochester. So many of my memories include reading and our wonderful town library. I've always loved stories regardless of form and it's what has lead me on my own story. I went to Syracuse University because I loved creating stories on film and their school was top of the field for this. I still enjoy this form of storytelling, creating mini movies for fun and for school. But while at college, I noticed that the skills that I kept using and that were the most helpful to me were the ones that I learned from my school librarian. It's because of this that I decided to go to UVM to become a school librarian. I wanted to pay it forward and hopefully help other students be as successful as I was. The library is a wonderful fit for me anyway because my nature is inquisitive. I'm full of questions and I love to read! In particular I love to read children's books! The library is a perfect place for a life long learner and I hope that I model that habit of mind to my students.
My philosophy of life is that of equality and respect. The number one barrier to access in libraries is an unapproachable librarian. I strive with every action to meet this challenge so that all my students, teachers, and community members will find the library a welcoming and accessible space. I want my patrons to feel safe to find the information they need. I want my teachers to know that I will do what I can to support their teaching and their learning. To this end, everyone gets what they need and they feel comfortable & safe getting what they need. I also want to instill critical thinking in all who pass through my doors. I want them to think for themselves and search out their own questions. We want curious minds and I hope to help keep and maintain their curiosity. Lastly, the library is a community space. Everyone in the school community will have access to the space and resources. It can be a great place for students, teachers, & families to come to collaborate.
I've lived in Vermont for more than 10 years, moving to Burlington after college. I fell in love with Vermont and a Vermonter. We have a black lab, Maisie, a dachshund mix, Kiki and two rascally cats, Poe & Eddie. They are our babies! Besides reading, I enjoy hiking, golfing, coding, games of all kinds, creative crafts, movies and hanging with my family. I'm a natural born techie. Having learned multimedia technology in college, I've continued my exploration of all things tech, especially creative technologies. This has lead me to my next chapter: getting my masters from UVM in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization educational technology. As a life long learner, I'm sure this will not be the last chapter.
About Me & My Philosophy:
I grew up in Fairport, New York, a suburb of Rochester. So many of my memories include reading and our wonderful town library. I've always loved stories regardless of form and it's what has lead me on my own story. I went to Syracuse University because I loved creating stories on film and their school was top of the field for this. I still enjoy this form of storytelling, creating mini movies for fun and for school. But while at college, I noticed that the skills that I kept using and that were the most helpful to me were the ones that I learned from my school librarian. It's because of this that I decided to go to UVM to become a school librarian. I wanted to pay it forward and hopefully help other students be as successful as I was. The library is a wonderful fit for me anyway because my nature is inquisitive. I'm full of questions and I love to read! In particular I love to read children's books! The library is a perfect place for a life long learner and I hope that I model that habit of mind to my students.
My philosophy of life is that of equality and respect. The number one barrier to access in libraries is an unapproachable librarian. I strive with every action to meet this challenge so that all my students, teachers, and community members will find the library a welcoming and accessible space. I want my patrons to feel safe to find the information they need. I want my teachers to know that I will do what I can to support their teaching and their learning. To this end, everyone gets what they need and they feel comfortable & safe getting what they need. I also want to instill critical thinking in all who pass through my doors. I want them to think for themselves and search out their own questions. We want curious minds and I hope to help keep and maintain their curiosity. Lastly, the library is a community space. Everyone in the school community will have access to the space and resources. It can be a great place for students, teachers, & families to come to collaborate.
I've lived in Vermont for more than 10 years, moving to Burlington after college. I fell in love with Vermont and a Vermonter. We have a black lab, Maisie, a dachshund mix, Kiki and two rascally cats, Poe & Eddie. They are our babies! Besides reading, I enjoy hiking, golfing, coding, games of all kinds, creative crafts, movies and hanging with my family. I'm a natural born techie. Having learned multimedia technology in college, I've continued my exploration of all things tech, especially creative technologies. This has lead me to my next chapter: getting my masters from UVM in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization educational technology. As a life long learner, I'm sure this will not be the last chapter.
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