District Librarian Training & Development Specialist @MNPSLibraries- Views are my own.

Joined June 2011
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Connie Sharp, NBCT retweeted
Happy National Mentoring Day! Today we celebrate our librarian mentors! Your guidance helps others thrive, and the relationships you build create safe, welcoming spaces for growth and lifelong learning. Thank you! @metroschools #mnpslibraries
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Happy Boss Day! Lindsey, your leadership is inspiring, and your support is truly appreciated — we’re grateful to have you as our boss! @lindskimery @mnpslibraries #mnpslibraries
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Congrats to Andrew Jackson Library as they were recognized as earning MNPS Library Program of the Year! The award was given to 2 distinct programs showing excellence in 5 domains: Curriculum & Instruction, Reading Culture, Environment, Professionalism, and Community Partnerships.
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Congrats to Julia Green Library as they were recognized as earning MNPS Library Program of the Year! This award was given to 2 distinct programs showing excellence in 5 domains: Curriculum & Instruction, Reading Culture, Environment, Professionalism, and Community Partnerships.
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AANHPI Month is celebrated each year from May 1 to May 31. During this month, we take a moment to recognize the voices of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders through reading. Log your reading on @zoobeanreads to earn badges throughout the month. #MNPSReads
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THANK YOU, LIBRARY CLERKS! You help make our libraries work! Thank you for your amazing support with 1:1 tech, displays, circulation, and more! Because of you, our libraries are even better equipped to serve the needs of all students and staff! So grateful for you!🌟#mnpsreads
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What a super fun day at MINI-BOB! Congratulations to our top 3 teams! 🌟1st place- Glendale 🌟2nd place- Lockeland 🌟3rd place- Granbery Congratulations to ALL of our teams for participating! What a wonderful day! #mnpsreads #battleofthebooks
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Our final session was at West End Middle school with MNPS Librarian, Stephanie Kraft! 🍍She shared strategies for using MNPS approved databases for classroom and collaborative instruction. #mnpslibraries #mnpspineapplepd
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Our next stop was at East High School with MNPS Librarian, Tyler Sainato! She shared a comprehensive plan for vertically aligned research projects for all grade levels and how to introduce databases and digital resources through station rotations. #mnpslibraries #mnpspineapplepd
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Katie Derrick, Librarian at Cane Ridge High School, taught participants how to use Peterson’s Career and Test Prep. She also walked us through a lesson she collaborated on with an AP History class where students used Canva! #mnpslibraries #mnpspineapplepd
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We have a great day of professional learning ahead with secondary librarians and are looking forward to learning different ways to incorporate MNPS approved resources and databases into library instruction! #MNPSLibraries #MNPSPineapplePD
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Melissa Williams, @jemosslibrary shared ideas for using World Book Student to research scientists and inventors for a Wax Museum! Many of our databases offer translations in multiple languages and text-to-speech functionality! #mnpslibraries #mnpspineapplepd
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Our next presenter was Rebecca Grimes, Librarian at Goodlettsville Elementary! She walked us through lessons using Gale in Context Elementary, PebbleGo, and using books like “Mr Ferris and His Wheel” to engage students in Makerspace lessons! 🍍#mnpspineapplepd #mnpslibraries
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Our first presenter is Katharine Dieckmann, Librarian at Westmeade Elementary! She shared engaging lesson ideas for Kindergarten and 4th grade students that incorporate PebbleGo and World Book Student. #mnpspineapplepd #mnpslibraries
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Reflect on the year you've had and get excited for a fresh start! Log your reading to earn badges throughout the Reading Wrap Up Challenge. MNPS students- Beanstack can be found on your ClassLink dashboard or download the app today! @metroschools #mnpslibraries
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We have a winner! MNPS Elementary students chose PIZZA FOR BIRDS by Bob Shea as the "MNPS FAVORITE PICTURE BOOK OF 2024!" Thank you to all who participated and created programming around this celebration! @metroschools #mnpslibraries
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#MNPSVoices: Emphasizing digital literacy, Madison Middle Librarian Quinntana Slaughter teaches students how to navigate the internet and social media responsibly and through the school’s makerspace she offers technology adventures for students to design, experiment, and create with tools like 3D printers. mnps.org/news/featured-stori…
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Connie Sharp, NBCT retweeted
Hey MSAP schools- the Choose Your Own Adventure Challenge is available in Beanstack now! Dive into books featuring STEAM themes, diverse main characters, stories that celebrate kindness and more. Win awesome prizes like book lights and magnetic bookmarks!📚💕
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It's Picture Book Month! Elementary students can vote for the book they think should win the title "MNPS Favorite Picture Book of 2024!" Will it be URSULA UPSIDE DOWN, THE MAN WHO DIDN'T LIKE ANIMALS, OR PIZZA FOR BIRDS? Vote with your librarian! #mnpslibraries @metroschools
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It’s Student Reader Day at Nashville’s @SoFestofBooks! MNPS high school students have the opportunity to hear from authors Renee Watson and Darcy Little Badger! Every student in attendance will receive a free book courtesy of Humanities TN and @ParnassusBooks1! @reneewauthor
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