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Building Empathy with RedRover Readers
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Education Coordinator, RedRover
Tara is a Humane Educator at RedRover - a national animal welfare non profit based out of Sacramento, CA. With over a decade of teaching experience, Tara is now excited to be helping students and their teachers practice empathy and compassion using the RedRover Readers program, a...
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Using the Arts to Reach and Teach Young Readers
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Educational Specialist, Collaborative for Teaching and Learning
Dr. Ashley Perkins is a National Board Certified Teacher in Adolescence and Young Adulthood/English Language Arts. She works on literacy initiatives across grades PreK-12. Her focus of late has been on the continued development and support of the PreK-8 reading program "Artful Reading...
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The Hero Myth in Modern Storytelling
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Author
Todd Calgi Gallicano is the author of “Guardians of the Gryphon’s Claw” and "The Selkie of San Francisco," the first two cases in the Sam London Adventure series from the Files of the Department of Mythical Wildlife. A graduate of New York University’s School of Film and Television...
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Opening Gathering/Keynote
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School Librarian, The Lexington School
Superintendent, Eminence Independent Schools
Dr. Buddy Berry has a passion for reinventing the K-12 school experience. His School on FIRE (Framework of Innovation for Reinventing Education) model is currently in it's seventh full year of implementation and is seeing dramatic results. Dr. Berry is in his 9th year as Superintendent...
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Tuesday July 16, 2019 8:15am - 9:00am EDT
Gym
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Mock Newbery and Caldecott Award Clubs
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Adjunct Faculty, University of Kentucky
Sharing literature with children is my passion. Though retired as a school librarian (36 years), I continue to enjoy my profession by: Trustee, Scott County Public Library Board; Reviewer, School Library Connection and Maxwell in Motion; KBA Preschool Division Chair; teach Children's...
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School Librarian, Buckner Elementary School
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All the Things
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School Librarian, Eminence Independent Schools
School Library Lead & Digital Learning Coach, Kentucky Department of Education
I am currently the Statewide School Library Lead and a Digital Learning Coach for the Kentucky Department of Education in the Office of Education Technology. Previously I have been a school librarian for sixteen years. I am an organizer and regular moderator of #KyLChat which gives...
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HS KY Bluegrass Award Nominees
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Library Media Specialist, Franklin County Public Schools
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Library Media Specialist, Henry Clay High School
KY Association of School Librarians (KASL)HS KY Bluegrass Award NomineesData Collection in LibrariesAdvocacy in Libraries#KyLChat
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Featured Author, C.C. Payne
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Author, Penguin Random House
I'll share how a teacher changed my life, and how important perseverance was--and still is!--to my work. We'll talk reading, writing, publication, and life! Finally, if your question is, "Can I write a book?" The answer is YES! YES! YES!
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This Library Is Going to the Dogs!
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Librarian/Teacher, Ballard High School
I have been a school librarian for 27 years and it is the best job I can imagine. I can freely let me freak flag fly. A brain is stuffed full of obscure trivia, a wide swath of novels read and a curiosity about the hows and whys of the world have turned out to be perfect for this...
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Let This "Dynamic Duo" Answer Your Graphic Novel Questions
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Library Media Specialist, Trinity High School
Tim Jones has served in school libraries (elementary, middle, and high) since 2005, and has served as Library Media Specialist for Trinity High School since 2013. Tim helped redesign and reimagine the Trinity High School library, which underwent an extensive renovation in the summer...
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KBA 3-5 Master List
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Wright Elementary
Scott County Schools
Education Librarian, Eastern Kentucky University Libraries
Library Media Specialist, Hart County School District
Third year librarian living her dream. ;)
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Using the Arts to Reach and Teach Young Readers
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Educational Specialist, Collaborative for Teaching and Learning
Dr. Ashley Perkins is a National Board Certified Teacher in Adolescence and Young Adulthood/English Language Arts. She works on literacy initiatives across grades PreK-12. Her focus of late has been on the continued development and support of the PreK-8 reading program "Artful Reading...
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Kentucky Bluegrass Awards
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Library Media Specialist, Drakes Creek Middle School
Hello! My name is Renee Hale, and I am the School Media Librarian at Drakes Creek Middle School. I'm beginning my 14th year in Warren County Schools and my 18th year of being a librarian.
I was born and raised in Bowling Green, KY, I graduated from Warren Central High School...
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Kentucky Public Libraries 101
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Young Adult and Children’s Services Librarian, Henry County Public Library
As the Youth Services Librarian at Henry County Public Library located in Eminence, KY, I provide programs, resources, and materials to the family of our community while partnering with our local schools systems to create a community of successful, lifelong learners.
Youth Services Consultant, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
Public Libraries! Summer Reading! School & library collaboration! Also book kits, book kits, and oh yeah - did I mention KDLA can get your school book kits?!
School Librarian, Eminence Independent Schools
Tuesday July 16, 2019 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
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Ways to Move Digital Text From Our Device to Our Understanding
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4th Grade Teacher, Eminence Independent Schools
I have taught for over sixteen years. I have taught almost every grade level from Kindergarten to Eighth Grade and was a K-8 computer teacher back in the day when that was a thing. I am always learning and have a passion for teaching!
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What's New? What's You? 2019
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Resource Librarian, Jefferson County Public Schools
I'm an Instructional Resource Librarian with Jefferson County Public Schools, past JCASL President, new librarian mentor, multiple book club member, mom of two amazing adults, and best friends with a terrier mutt. I'm also a HUGE fan of school librarians!
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Coding to Coloring-CS in Elem
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Library Media Specialist, T.C.Cherry Elementary-BGISD
Google Level 2, Apple Educator, Master Screencaster, Book Lover, Copyright Enthusiast, & Tech Nerd2 years Elem Self-contained4 years ESL Elementary5 years Computer Application and Computer Science in 6-8th grades1 year as Elem LMS
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CoSpaces - Storytelling in VR & AR
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School Library Lead & Digital Learning Coach, Kentucky Department of Education
I am currently the Statewide School Library Lead and a Digital Learning Coach for the Kentucky Department of Education in the Office of Education Technology. Previously I have been a school librarian for sixteen years. I am an organizer and regular moderator of #KyLChat which gives...
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KBA Master List for 6-8
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Library Media Specialist, Zoneton Middle School
2nd year LMS, 6 years in education.
Bellarmine undergrad 2010, WKU grad school, completed 2014.
Books, technology, cats, and Game of Thrones.
LMS, Stuart Pepper Middle School
Library Media Specialist, King Middle School
School Librarian, The Lexington School
Library Media Specialist, Drakes Creek Middle School
Hello! My name is Renee Hale, and I am the School Media Librarian at Drakes Creek Middle School. I'm beginning my 14th year in Warren County Schools and my 18th year of being a librarian.
I was born and raised in Bowling Green, KY, I graduated from Warren Central High School...
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School Librarian, Marnel C. Moorman School (K-8)
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Yummy Books
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Library Media Specialist, James T Alton Middle School
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Fight the Fake!
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Teacher Librarian, South Oldham High School
I am always looking for new ways to stay engaged professionally and to promote all forms of literacy in my school. After 18 years in education, I know I found the right vocation! Edtech and young adult books are my passion -- and I love seeing kids get excited about reading as well...
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Teaching Media Literacy in a Post-Truth World
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Library Media Specialist, Trinity High School
Tim Jones has served in school libraries (elementary, middle, and high) since 2005, and has served as Library Media Specialist for Trinity High School since 2013. Tim helped redesign and reimagine the Trinity High School library, which underwent an extensive renovation in the summer...
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Stop! Collaborate with Google!
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Library Media Specialist, T.C.Cherry Elementary-BGISD
Google Level 2, Apple Educator, Master Screencaster, Book Lover, Copyright Enthusiast, & Tech Nerd2 years Elem Self-contained4 years ESL Elementary5 years Computer Application and Computer Science in 6-8th grades1 year as Elem LMS
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What's New from OverDrive Education
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Account Executive, OverDrive Education
No matter where you are on your journey to bring ebooks and audiobooks to the classroom, library and home, OverDrive is here to help. We understand what it takes for a successful transition. Digital is all we do, and we’ve helped more than 18,000 districts and schools implement...
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