Overview: School Library Media Specialists
Theory into practice: pre-service SLMS's can draw on the experiences and expertise of practicing school library media specialists working in the schools.
Thousands of teacher librarians are doing wonderful work with students,
teachers, administrators, and their school communities. Several school
library media specialists have agreed to interact with L553 students
during the semester. This communication will be completed at the course
Blog site: L553 Blog - SLMS Bridging Theory and Practice
http://slmsbridge.blogspot.com/
The people listed below have agreed to participate as a "virtual" expert and interact with students. They will answer questions, provide ideas and examples, and share their knowledge and expertise during the scheduled 3-day sessions. These volunteer participants have been asked to monitor the blogsite a few times each day for the scheduled days. Interactions should be relaxed and casual, conversational in manner. These volunteer participants are willing to share a wealth of experience and successes in administering school library media programs.
- Elizabeth Winningham (2005 & '06), Avon Intermediate School West, IN- Thursday, Oct. 5 to Saturday, Oct. 7
- Bonnie Grimble (2005 & '06), Carmel High School, IN - Monday, Oct. 9 to Wednesday, Oct. 11
- John McDonald (2005 & '06), Connersville Middle School, IN - Thursday, Oct. 12 to Saturday, Oct. 14
- Nancy McGriff (2005 & '06), South Central Elementary School, Union Mills, IN - Monday, Oct. 16 to Wednesday, Oct. 18
- Catherine Trinkle (2005 & '06), Hickory Elementary, Avon, IN - Thursday, Oct. 19 to Saturday, October 21
- Carl Harvey (2005 & '06), North Elementary School, Noblesville, IN - Monday, Oct. 23 to Wednesday, Oct. 25
- Robyn Young (2005 & '06), Avon High School, IN- Thursday, Oct. 26 to Saturday, Oct. 28
- Rob Cox (2005 & '06), Mount Vernon Elementary, Fortville, IN - Monday, Oct. 30 to Wednesday, Nov. 1
- Hella Rumschlag, Mohawk Trails Elementary, Carmel, IN - Thursday, Nov. 2 to Saturday, Nov. 4
- Janette Fluharty (2006), Avon Intermediate School East, IN - Thursday, Nov. 9 to Saturday, Nov.11
The links below provide information for additional professionals that participated in previous semesters:
- Deb Levitov, Managing Editor of School Library Activities Monthly & Crinkles, formerly of Lincoln Public Schools, NB - Thursday, Oct. 13 to Saturday, October 15, 2005
- Dana Hochstedler & Rob Cox, Mt. Comfort & McCordsville Elementary Media Ctrs., Greenfield, IN - Thursday, Nov. 17 to Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005
- Jane Kokotkiewicz, Park Tudor School, Indianapolis, IN - Monday, Oct. 10 to Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005
- Chris Somers, Indian Creek Middle School, Trafalgar, IN - Thursday, Nov. 10 to Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005
- Vickie Thomas, Anderson High School, Anderson, IN - Thursday, Oct. 20 to Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005
Suggestions
These people have a wealth of experience and successes in administering strong school library media programs. Look over the brief introduction and compose your initial questions based upon their interests and backgrounds. You are required to interact with at least four different people; however, you are not limited to only that number. You have access to "pick these people's brains," so make the best of that opportunity.