Volume 27 Special Edition March 2015 Election of 2015-2016 ISLMA Board to be held April 6- May 1 Elections for officers of the 2015-2016 year will be held April 6 through May 1, 2015, online. A link to the voting will be in the members- only section so you will need your membership number and password. You will also be receiving a postcard explaining the voting process before the online election. To the left is the slate of candidates for the 2015 election. This special edition of ISLMANews includes photos, bios, and statements of professional concerns of all the candidates. For president elect Patti Fleser Central Michigan University Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education Michigan State University Master of Arts, Curriculum and Teaching Northern Illinois University Master of Science Education, Instructional Technology w/ K- 12 Library Certification Rockford Middle School, Rockford, MI: 7 th /8 th grade Language Arts, Geography Antioch Upper Grade School, Antioch, IL: 7 th grade Language Arts, Reading Palombi Middle School, Lake Villa, IL: 7 th /8 th grade Language Arts, Reading Waukegan High School, Waukegan, IL: Library Media Specialist Gemini Junior High, Niles, IL: Library Media Specialist Highland Park High School, Highland Park, IL: Library Media Specialist Deer Path Middle School, Lake Forest, IL: Library Media Specialist Marketing Representative Communications Function Representative Conference Committee: Exhibits, Hospitality, Program, Publicity, Publications; Conference Site Committee Chair Presenter at ISLMA (annual conference and mini- conference); Past Presenter at ICE; Conducted Professional Development for teachers within my buildings; Students in Technology Conference Committee; Geography Bee Co- Coordinator; Battle of the Books facilitator
Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) Delta Kappa Gamma (1999 2011) The role of teacher librarian in the 21 st Century is changing. While we continue to connect students with the just right book, teach Information Literacy skills, and support the curriculum through print and online materials, we now also help integrate technology, support the Maker Movement and provide a Learning Commons- type space in which all these occur. It is important that we as professional teacher librarians keep abreast of the dynamic and changing role. ISLMA s dedicated leaders must continue to provide the support needed to allow all its members to successfully grow and transform so that we can continue to work effectively with teachers and students. For secretary Becky Swanson Wilkes University, Masters Degree in Instructional Media, Dec. 2013 University of Illinois, Masters of Library and Information Science, Dec. 2008 Calvin College, Bachelor of Arts, 2003 Fall 2010 Present: Media Resource Center at Prospect School, Clarendon Hills, District 181 2009-2010 Youth Services Librarian at Hinsdale Public Library 2006-2009 Third Grade Teacher at Highland Christian School, Highland, Indiana 2004-2006 First Grade Teacher at Santiago Christian School, Dominican Republic 2003-2004 First Grade Teacher at Covenant Christian School, Mishawaka, Indiana Serving on I- SAIL Standards Committee Task Force; Presented sessions at ISLMA Conferences Lead professional development in technology workshops for District 181 staff District 181 Educational Adequacy Analysis Committee, 2015 District 181 Superintendent s Advisory Learning Committee, 2014- present District 181 Science Curriculum Committee, 2014- present District 181 Leadership Team and Building Leadership Team, 2013- present District 181 Technology Committee, 2010- present District 181 English Language Arts Curriculum Committee, 2012-2013 Illinois Computing Educators ISLMA needs to provide relevant professional development for today s librarians in order to help us teach our students, coach and collaborate with our staff, and help our districts meet Common Core Standards. School librarians need support and ISLMA can provide one way for librarians to connect with others and expand their personal learning networks. Librarians also need to be able to count on ISLMA as a strong professional organization that will work to support us and our work, including advocacy to communities, school districts, and legislators.
For secretary Carrie Light The Colorado College, Bachelor of Arts in Art History, 1991 University of Wisconsin, Master of Science in Education, 2003 Dominican University School Library Media Endorsement, 2005 3 rd Grade Teacher, Princeton School District, Princeton, WI 1996-97 5 th Grade Teacher, Ripon School District, Ripon, WI 1997-2003 5 th Grade Teacher, Deerfield School District #109, Deerfield, IL 2003-2005 Library Information Specialist, Grades PreK- 5 th, Deerfield School District #109, 2005- present Bluestem Readers Committee Co- Chair - 2011-2014 Bluestem Committee Steering Chair 2014- present ISLMA Annual Conference Exhibits Co- Chair - 2014 Member of District 109 s Curriculum Council - 2012- present Member of District 109 s STEP (Successor Teacher Evaluation Plan) Committee 2012- present ALA, AASL The role of the school librarian is changing more than ever. ISLMA is a key part of our professional development, connectivity, and collaboration. Since I became a member ten years ago, I have enjoyed friendships and dialog with peers from all over the state. This organization provides opportunities to people just coming into the field as well as a fresh look at the profession for those who are looking for new ideas and resources. I look forward to working with ISLMA leadership toward our common goal of leading change in our schools. Thank you for your consideration. Michelle Glatt University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign, M.S. in Library and Information Science, 1993 Illinois State University, B.A. in English Education, 1992 Librarian, Evans Junior High School, 2014 - present Librarian, Chiddix Junior High School, 1996 - present Librarian, Oak Lawn Public Library, Youth Services, 1993-1996
ISLMA/LBSS Read for Information Grant recipient, 2014 Steering Committee Member and Awards Chair, Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award Rebecca Caudill Liaison, Illinois Reading Council Board Professional Blog: I Push Books: A Middle School Librarian s Adventures in Reading, http://ipushbooks.wordpress.com Consultant, Library Book Selection Service (2000-2005) IIlinois Reading Council (MID- State local council) That school librarians have a positive impact on student learning is without question. That we use literature to engage and excite young people who then go on to become life- long readers is without question. That we are information literacy leaders in our schools and communities is without question. Why, then, do some administrators and many legislators question whether funds should be spent on our salaries, programs, and collections? It is our responsibility as professionals to advocate for ourselves at the local, state, and national levels. If we don t do it, who will? Good question. Lisa Dettling Dominican University, Chicago, IL - - Master of Arts in Educational Administration 2011 Type 10 Teaching Certificate, School Media Certification (2005-07) Queens College (CUNY), Queens, NY Master of Library Science 1994 St. John s University, New York, NY Bachelor of Science, Athletic Administration Head Librarian, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, 2011- present Associate Librarian, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, 2007-2011 Deerpath Middle School Currently Co- Chair of the Abe Lincoln Steering Committee, Four years on the Committee. Abe Lincoln Steering Committee Barat Education Foundation Library of Congress, Teaching with Primary Sources Train- the Trainer Program Lake Forest Library Trustee I was involved in a 2.7 million dollar renovation of our library facility. We won the 2014 "Build Something Bold" Editor's Choice Design Award from School Library Journal and Lego. YALSA, ALA, AASL, North Suburban Conference (NSC), RAILS and ICE Our profession suffers because the communities we serve do not understand the impact we make on student learning. Too many of our colleagues are not being paid as professionals because of budget issues. School librarians need to be more visible inside and outside their school building, collaborating not only with teachers and administrators, but also with other community stakeholders (public libraries, school foundations, student organizations, businesses and Rotary Clubs). These relationships can lead to alternative funding for resources that will increase student learning and community awareness.
Tom Gross Eastern Illinois University BS Speech Communication 1989-1993 Illinois State University BA Speech/English Education 1998-2000 Saint Xavier University MS Teacher Leadership 2003-2005 Illinois State University School Library Certification 2008-2010 2000-2010 Pekin Community High School Speech, English Teacher 2010-2012 Illini Bluffs District Librarian 2012-2014 Illinois Valley Central High School Librarian 2014- Present Washington Community High School Librarian ISLMA Member since 2009 Attendee ISLMA Conference annually since 2010 Presenter ISLMA Conference 2012 and 2014 Grants and Awards Committee Member 2011-2012 Vice President Pekin Education Alliance 2008-2010 Vice President Illinois Valley Central Education Association 2013/14 Delegate Illinois Education Association Representative Assembly 2014 and 2015 - None With education under fire and educational funding dwindling, advocacy in the school library is crucial to survival. In addition, as school libraries continue to make the transition from traditional models to 21st century models, professional development and collaboration with teachers and our communities are key components to our service to our students. Holly Pantle University of Illinois, Masters in Library and Information Sciences, August 2009 Illinois State University, Bachelor of Arts in English Education, December 2007 Charleston Middle School, Charleston, IL, August 2014- present Lombard Middle School, Galesburg, IL, August 2009- May2014
2014-2015 Standards Function Representative 2013 Conference Steering Committee- hospitality 2013 Conference Co- Presenter- Building a Partnership with your Public Library PARCC School Test Coordinator, 2014- present 2014 Carl Sandburg Cyber Camp Presenter- Create Videos for Flipped Classroom Galesburg Reading at the Crossroads Committee Member, 2009-2014 Illinois State University Alumni Association Board of Directors, 2007-2008 National Education Association, 2009- present Illinois Education Association, 2009- present National Council of Teachers of English, Fall 2007- present As an elected Board Member at Large it is my desire to help further the success of ISLMA by providing quality professional development, advocating for the school librarian whenever possible, and increasing our membership with recruiting new professionals across the state of Illinois. Nicky Fairless Dominican University, Masters of Library and Information Science, 2013 Aurora University, B.A. English, 2010 Waubonsie Community College, A.A., 2008 Oswego East High School, Oswego, IL - LRC Director, 2014 present Simply Hair Salon & Spa, Naperville, IL - Service Provider/Marketing Coordinator, 1994 present ISLMA Conference Attendee, 2014 Dominican University LISSA Secretary, 2009 2010 ALA Annual Conference Attendee, 2013 ALA Annual Conference Student- to- Staff Volunteer Program, 2013 American Library Association Young Adult Library Services Association Around every corner is a new adventure in school librarianship. The very definitions of library and librarians are changing as we speak. It is so important for new, as well as veteran library media specialists to educate and advocate everywhere we go. I am a proponent for sharing the value of library media specialists to any and all stakeholders. I bring 20+ years of small business marketing, communication, and leadership to the table and I am excited to learn, share, and lead others in the professional development that will in turn better the student experience in years to come.
Diane Mankowski Florida State University B.A. (Honors) English & Education (1990) University of Illinois- Champaign M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction (1996) Northern Illinois University Instructional Technology (Type 10 Media Specialist w/admin. Endorsement) (2002) Proviso East High School English Teacher 1991-1994 Glenbard South High School English Teacher 1995-1998 College of DuPage English & Journalism Instructor 1998-2003 Glenbard South High School Media Center Director 2003- Present Abe Lincoln High School Book Awards Reader, Steering Committee Member & Chair Frequent ISLMA Conference Presenter Naperville Reads District 87 Technology Committee Glenbard South H.S. Technology Committee Assembly on Literature for Adolescents (ALAN) State Representative Assembly on Literature for Adolescents (ALAN) Illinois Computing Educators (I.C.E.) International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Journalism Education Association (JEA) A 21 st Century library, like its librarian, needs to grow and adapt to the ever- changing needs of our students and staff. While the tools (especially the digital ones) evolve, what remains the same is that the library should be both the heart of any school and a center for learning. Librarians need to help lead that change. My current passions include: YA Literature, Maker Spaces, Transliteracy, Augmented Reality and App Smashing. Finally, it s important to share what works through list- servs, social media and presenting at conferences, and to utilize those same channels as learning tools (@Islma_org #tlchat, #illibchat #yalit)!