Meet the Media Specialist - Mrs. Hanley

NAME: Mrs. Hanley

SCHOOL: Burnette Elementary

CLASS: Media Specialist

SCHOOL PHONE: (678) 546-2168


All About Me

Welcome to Burnette's Media Center! I know this is going 
to be a very exciting and productive year here at Burnette Elementary!My name 
is Kim Hanley and I am the Media Specialist. This is my 14th year in Gwinnett 
County Schools. Previously,I was a classroom teacher for two years in 
kindergarten and 7 years in second grade.Prior to receiving my teaching 
certification I was a Special Education Paraprofessional in the Autism 
Resource Program for two years at Harbins Elementary and a Kindergarten 
Paraprofessional for two years at Harmony Elementary.

I grew up in Plano, Texas but have lived in the Atlanta area for 30 years. I 
graduated from Georgia State University and completed my teaching 
certificate at North Georgia College and State University.I graduated with my 
Master's degree in Library Science from Georgia State University. 
My husband Matthew and I live in the Hamilton Mill area. We have two 
beautiful children.Noah will be a Senior at Southern Polytechnic and State 
University in Marietta majoring in Civil Engineering.He also plays right 
field for their baseball team.Kylee will be a sophmore at Kennesaw State 
University and is majoring in Nursing. Our family is complete with one cat, 
one Golden Doodle and a Shih Tzu. My favorite pastimes are watching my 
children in their activities,reading, sports, and gardening.

My goal is to create the best Media program in Gwinnett County! My philosophy 
for the media center is : To provides all members of the school community 
with access to information, reading and research assistance, and instruction 
that supports the curricula and educational goals of our school.  Integration 
of the Library Media Center Program with the curricula fosters a partnership 
with teachers and ensures that information skills are an integral part of 
learning so that students will be able to function successfully in the 
information society.  The Library Media Program extends and enhances 
classroom experiences and stimulates the development of a lifelong love and 
appreciation of reading and learning.

I look forward to working with you and your children this year!

Media Center's Mission

To guide, motivate, and inspire our students toward becoming  21st Century 
Learners and  lifelong  readers.