Leadership
Professional Contributions
Texas Librarian’s Association
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Play-kerspaces vs. Makerspaces, Innovation Lab, April 6, 2018
Future of Educational Technology Conference
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#MakerspaceMovement, January 25, 2018
Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
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"Curation Station-Sharing Student Digital Projects", February 3, 2015
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“It’s Elementary: Makerspaces”, February 4, 2016
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"Makerspaces Take 2", June 12, 2016 (Tech & Tots)
Western Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (WPSLA)
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President, 2012-2014
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Board of Directors, 2010 – 2014
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Workshop Presenter, 2011-2014
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Winter Tech Workshop, February 26, 2011
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It Works for Me Workshop, January 28, 2012
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Technology Unconference Workshop, September 10, 1012
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Survival Skills Workshop, October 19, 2013
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Everything EBooks Workshop, March 9, 2013
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Model Curriculum for PA School Library Programs, May 22 & 23, 2013
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Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (PSLA)
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Conference Committee Member, 2006 - 2009
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Student Committee Member, 2006 – 2014
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Student Committee Co-Chair, 2008 - 2014
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Conference Presenter, 2008 – 2014
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“Conference 101”, 2008-2011
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"Who? Me? The new librarian?!", 2008 - 2011
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"Got Jobs?", 2012-2013
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“Conference 101” Webinars, spring 2012
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Leadership Program Award Winner
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Creator of the iConnect to PSLA Mentoring Program
Leadership Roles
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Leader in Me Lighthouse Team Member
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Administrative Team Member
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Coaches Team Leader
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Conference Presenter
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Leader of Professional Development at the school and district level
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Google Certified Trainer
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Student Clubs Coordinator
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District Technology Committee
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Accelerated Reader Committee Leader
Awards and Recognition
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Malvern Teacher of the Year Nominee,
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Red Apple Teacher of the Year Award of Butler Co. Winner, 2013
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PSLA Professional Development Award, 2011
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PSLA Leadership Program Award, 2009
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Learning and Media Profile Selection, Summer 2009
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PSLA Outstanding Student Librarian Award, 2005
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Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award, 2001