I am seeking a position where I can use my education and experience to help students learn 21st Century skills in an exciting and creative way.
In my position as a Library Media Specialist, I have been integrating information literacy, digital citizenship and STEAM activities into my instruction for over 11 years. I regularly collaborate with classroom teachers and incorporate technology on a daily basis.
Library Media Specialist, Crabbe Elementary, Ashland Independent Schools, 2013-Present
Library Media Specialist, Catlettsburg Elementary and Summit Elementary, Boyd County Schools, 2008-2013
Technology Resource Teacher, Boyd County Schools, 2007-2008
Western Kentucky University— Master of Science in Library Media Education, 2008
Western Kentucky University— Endorsement for Instructional Computer Technology, 2008
Morehead State University— Master of Arts in Teaching-Language Arts 5-9, 2007
Marshall University— Bachelor of Arts in English, 2002
Google Level 1 Certification, 2017
President of the Eastern Kentucky Association of School Librarians, 2018-Present
Recipient of the Eleanor W. Simmons Memorial Award, 2018
Presented at 2019 Kentucky Society of Education in Technology (KySTE) Conference
2018 KyGoDigital Conference, 2018 Kentucky Association of School Librarians Conference
2018 Kentucky Association of School Librarians Summer Refresher
Kentucky Bluegrass Awards K-2 Selection Committee Member, 2017-2019
Recipient of the Donna Hornsby Joint Technology Project, 2019
Greta Casto
Chief Information Officer, Russell Independent Schools
908 Powell Lane, Flatwoods, Kentucky 41139
greta.casto@russellind.kyschools.us
Jamie Campbell
Principal, Paul Blazer High School, Ashland Independent Schools
1500 Blazer Boulevard, Ashland, Kentucky 41102
james.campbell@ashland.kyschools.us
Jennifer Ford
Reading Recovery Instructor, Ashland Independent Schools
520 17th Street, Ashland, Kentucky 41101
jennifer.ford@ashland.kyschools.us
Additional references available upon request.