In November 2022, I was sitting in a faculty meeting. The shininess of a new school year had long since dulled, and the staff, as a whole, was starting to feel it. Everyone was tired, overwhelmed, and feeling like maybe they didn't even know how to teach anymore. On stage walked my principal. That day, he looked beaten down. When he took the mic, he did something few administrators are brave enough to do--he was honest. He acknowledged that the day was hard, this year so far had been hard, that the past few years have been hard. Today's students need so many more, and different, things than in the past. And then he admitted, "The children are not okay."
Setting a Focus for 2019-2020: #MyWhy
It is, once again, that time of year---the time of freshly sharpened pencils, newly waxed floors, and almost infinite optimism. This year is no different, and as I prepare my own library for a brand new year, it is important to me to think about my focus and goals while I'm taking care of the … Continue reading Setting a Focus for 2019-2020: #MyWhy
Who I Am and Why I’m Here
Welcome, readers! As I get started on this magical blogging adventure, I thought it might be nice for you to know a little about me and my intentions as I move forward. Hello, World! My name is Stacy, and I am a current public-school librarian in Northern Virginia, just outside Washington, DC. My school serves … Continue reading Who I Am and Why I’m Here