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College Park Elementary School
Class Information:
Room Number: Library
Students per Class: 430
Class Description:
We are a multicultural Title I school in an older building with high maintenance needs and old equipment. New equipment purchased through building funds are not sufficient to replace dying equipment. Our children do not have a lot of technology at home and we try to provide every opportunity for learning experiences involving different types of technology.
Position:
Library Media Specialist
Needs:
Digital cameras for student use; voice recorders; podcastingequipment and manuals.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am in my sixth year as a library media specialist and am at a wonderful elementary in a large district in Virginia. I got my LMS training at CMSU in Warrensburg, MO. I have three sons (22, 18, 16), a husband, and three pets. I love reading and would be happy to read all day.
College and Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Education Certificationas a Library Media Specialist, K-12
Favorite Books:
I love mysteries, cookbooks, and gardening books. I read a lot of children's books and current favorites are: "Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary School", "Skippyjon Jones" books, author Hanoch Piven's books, and "The Word Eater".
Interests:
Reading! Cooking, gardening, and travel.
Employment History:
I have been with the Virginia Beach City Public School system for 6 years. I went back to college to get my certification as an LMS to work in the schools. Prior to that I had worked in publishing and the medical field as an AA.
Why Do I Teach?:
I love the interaction with the children and the opportunity to make a difference in their school experiences. It is the most demanding job I have ever held, but also the most rewarding. I am continuously having to re-evaluate my learning and grow while I am helping the students grow. I love it!