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EPISODE · Oct 22, 2024 · 36 MIN

Preparing to be Empowered and Challenge Ready

from Leading from the Library · host Shannon McClintockmMiller, Becky Caldaza, Maegan Heindel, Val Edwards, Future Ready Schools, All4Ed

Guests:Val Edwards, Retired/UW Field Work Supervisor, Verona Area School District (WI)  Maegan Heindel, District Library Coordinator, Madison Metropolitan School District (WI) Becky Calzada, District Library Coordinator, Leander Independent School District ( TX) Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.orgTwitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMillerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMillerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #FutureReadyLibs

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In this episode of Leading from the Library, Shannon McClintock Miller (@shannonmmiller) is joined by three experienced library professionals — Val Edwards, Maegan Heindel (@MsSchoolLibrary), and Becky Calzada (@AASLpresident) — who discuss strategies for handling inquiries and challenges with professionalism and confidence. The conversation explores how librarians can proactively prepare for unexpected questions or challenges and the importance of having a supportive network to rely on during these moments. The guests share high-level strategies that help librarians face the unknown with empowerment, focusing on personal and professional preparedness, coalition building, and practical tactics for navigating difficult conversations.

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