I’m an educator serving in the library doing all I can to share my passions for reading and learning with my students.

Joined August 2023
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It's been awhile since I've been on here, but I just wanted to let everyone know that I've been selected to give a presentation (virtually) at the TCEA '26 Librarian Conference. Check out the link below for details: tcea.org/event/librarian-con….
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It's been awhile since I've been on here, but I just wanted to let everyone know that I've been selected to give a presentation (virtually) at the TCEA '26 Librarian Conference. Check out the link below for details: tcea.org/event/librarian-con…. #read #Libraries
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The first class @DeretchinCISD to get all their #library #books returned. Keep reading this #summer #DragonFamily! Great things are happening in @CISD_Libraries.
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A little late to post, #triplet Thursday (all in black & white) with two of my work besties @DeretchinCISD. W/ @MrCMattern.
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Our PK-3rd grade @DeretchinCISD had a visit from author, Tammi Sauer. It was a great visit! Thanks for the great visit and inspiring our students.
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In 2nd grade @DeretchinCISD we read “Mr. S.” by @monicarnaldo. We had to create our own teachers. Here are just a few. Great things are happening in @CISD_Libraries.
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It pays to make your Teacher Wish List Box @DeretchinCISD. Ms. Bardoux was my grand prize winner and won her entire box of books!! I hope your students are ready to read!! Thanks to @Scholastic Book Fairs and Scholastic $$.
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Dragons our @Scholastic Book Fair is here!! Shop Mon-Fri during school hours @DeretchinCISD!! Great things are happening in @CISD_Libraries!!
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New books in the @DeretchinCISD library! Check one out today Dragons! #books #library. Great things in @CISD_Libraries!
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4/4 Our Dragons @DeretchinCISD in 4th grade were very fortunate to have author Jennifer A. Nielsen, @nielsenwriter, visit with us today. She had some great stories and explained why we should read. Thanks for your visit, Mrs. Nielsen.
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3/4 Our 6th grade book club @DeretchinCISD had a special lunch Q/A with author Jennifer A. Nielsen, @nielsenwriter today. She answered some great questions & we all started writing a story. We also had a parent supply some custom cookies from @HEB. Thanks for the visit & cookies.
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2/4 Nielsen post Our Dragons @DeretchinCISD in 5th grade were very fortunate to have author Jennifer A. Nielsen visit with us today. She had some great stories and insight on the writing process that she shared. Thanks for your visit, Mrs. Nielsen.
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1/4 Our Dragons @DeretchinCISD in 6th grade were very fortunate to have author Jennifer A. Nielsen @nielsenwriter visit with us today. She had some great stories and words of wisdom that she shared. Thanks for a great visit Mrs. Nielsen!
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Our new signage in the library. We have talented parents and volunteers here @DeretchinCISD. Great things are happening in @CISD_Libraries. With @MrCMattern.
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The 6th grade book club is underway @DeretchinCISD. I’ve been wanting to do a book club all 12 years in my service as a librarian. But now it’s finally coming together. I’m so excited to share the love of reading with these kids on a deeper level. Great things in @CISD_Libraries.
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Great minds think alike. There’s #twinning @DeretchinCISD! W/ @MrCMattern
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Library checkout, library lessons, and story time are underway @DeretchinCISD! My #DragonFamily sure loves books! Great things are happening in @CISD_Libraries!
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Our @Scholastic Book Fair is @DeretchinCISD! Great things are happening in @CISD_Libraries! Get ready to get some good books #DragonFamily!
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Dragon Family, I want you to “Save the Dates.” Our first book fair is August 22-August 30, 2024. Find out details about our fair on this website: bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/…. Happy Reading, Mr. Mattern #WeAreDeretchin
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Some love to finish the school year. So blessed to be able to serve in the library @DeretchinCISD. On tough days this is what keeps me going.
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