"Books to the ceiling,
Books to the sky,
My pile of books is a mile high.
How I love them! How I need them!
I'll have a long beard by the time I read them."
Arnold Lobel
Just visit my home and you will see that my reading pile is getting high.
I certainly hope I don't grow a beard!
I sure do love children and books and I am so pleased to be able to serve the
students and staff at ConsolidatedSchool in New Fairfield, Ct. The ability
to share my love of literature and expertise in information literacy with
primary school aged children is a delight. Please visit the school library
media center and introduce yourself and I will be more than happy to provide
you with a library card so that you can expand your pile of books!
Education and Teaching Background:
My desire to enroll in a master's degree program at the University of Rhode
Island in the field of library and information studies was encouraged by two
primary school teachers and inspired by years of utilizing my local public
library. When my children were young, we spent a great deal of time in the
public library and read hundreds and hundreds of books. The teachers my
children were blessed to have in their early elementary years were so
dedicated and committed to teaching that their enthusiam was contagious. I
graduated in 1998 from URI with a MLIS degree and obtained a Pre K- 12 school
librarian certificate.
I was employed as a k-5 media specialist for 10 years in Rhode Island and had
experiences in both public and private schools. I expanded my knowledge by
teaching for three years in the Hillsborough County School Districtthe 9th
largest district in the country) in Tampa, Florida.
I recently earned a National Certification by passing my national boards
through NBPTS. This grants me certification as a media specialist k-12
throughout the entire United States!
Family Information
I have been married 24 years! My husband, John is a retired middle
school teacher and is an avid golfer and a part time professional tennis
instructor.
Our two children currently reside in FL. David, 23
years old recently graduated from Barry University in Miami! Yeah! Laura, 21
years old, is in her senior year at Flager College in St. Augustine and
plays on the women's golf team. She is majoring in communications.
We also have a 9 year old beagle named Lily. Lily gets around on wheels
since she is paralyzed due to a disk disease. But she is very active and
you very well may see her around town!
Category I: Information Literacy
The student who is information literate:
Standard 1: Accesses information efficiently and effectively, as described
by the following indicators:recognizes the need for information;
recognizes that accurate and comprehensive information is the basis for
intelligent decision making; formulates questions based on information
needs; identifies a variety of potential sources of information;
develops and uses successful strategies for locating information.
Standard 2: Evaluates information critically and competently, as described
by the following indicators:
determines accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness;
distinguishes among facts, point of view, and opinion;
identifies inaccurate and misleading information;
selects information appropriate to the problem or question at hand.
Standard 3: Uses information effectively and creatively, as described by the
following indicators:
organizes information for practical application;
integrates new information into one's own knowledge;
applies information in critical thinking and problem solving;
produces and communicates information and ideas in appropriate formats.
Category II: Independent Learning
The student who is an independent learner is information literate and:
Standard 4: Pursues information related to personal interests, as described
by the following indicators:seeks information related to various dimensions
of personal well-being, such as career interests, community involvement,
health matters, and recreational pursuits; designs, develops, and evaluates
information products and solutions related to personal interests.
Standard 5: Appreciates and enjoys literature and other creative expressions
of information, as described by the following indicators:
is a competent and self-motivated reader;
derives meaning from information presented creatively in a variety of
formats; develops creative products in a variety of formats.
Standard 6: Strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge
generation, as described by the following indicators:assesses the quality of
the process and products of one's own information seeking; devises
strategies for revising, improving, and updating self-generated knowledge.
Category III: Social Responsibility
The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to
society is information literate and:
Standard 7: Recognizes the importance of information to a democratic
society, as described by the following indicators: seeks information from
diverse sources, contexts, disciplines, and cultures;
respects the principle of equitable access to information.
Standard 8: Practices ethical behavior in regard to information and
information technology, as described by the following indicators:
respects the principles of intellectual freedom;
respects intellectual property rights;
uses information technology responsibly.
Standard 9: Participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate
information, as described by the following indicators:
shares knowledge and information with others;
respects others' ideas and backgrounds and acknowledges their contributions;
collaborates with others, both in person and through technologies, to
identify information problems and to seek their solutions;
collaborates with others, both in person and through technologies, to
design, develop, and evaluate information products and solutions.
