Welcome to Librarian in the Middle!

Over the past decade and a half, I have been working with middle school students as a classroom English teacher or school librarian.  The profession of teaching has allowed me to dive into the world of learning for students and adults, as well as explore my own desire for life long learning.  

I believe in the value of providing students with authentic learning experiences, which are structured for student success and rooted in good teaching practice.  I will do my best to be as authentic and realistic as possible in my writing and creating, so here are a few things about me...

Three Things About Me

1. I really only read YA and middle grade novels, except for romance novels when I am at the beach!
2. Even though I was an English teacher, I am a terrible speller...spell check saves my life!
3. I hated research in school, but I think it was mostly because I didn't understand it. 

This blog is my "massive determined action".  My attempt to make research an invigorating and engaging experience for the students in my classroom and hopefully yours.  I also hope to provide some helpful library management resources along the way.  All writing here is my own, unless otherwise specified.

Students deserve to have a positive experience with research and learning. They should have the opportunity to learn about the amazing ways that research can enhance their lives and do that in a supportive learning environment.  

I hope you come back and check out the content here.  You can find me on social media too, just check out the links in the tool bar to the right.