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Leading from the Library

In this series, the topics will focus on the many ways Future Ready Librarians® lead as we hear stories and ideas from some of the nation’s top teacher librarians. They will inspire us and make us look at our practice within the topics of collection development, diversity, virtual and school library spaces, collaboration, empowering students as creators, continuous and remote learning and so much more.

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  1. 142

    Thinking Outside the Box: Cardboard Creation in the Library MakerSpace

    Guest Name: Lindsey Keown Guest social media: @mskeown_reads on Instagram    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

  2. 141

    How One Future Ready Librarian Goes from Teacher to Techie

    Guest Name: Pam Zettervall  Guest Social Media:  Instagram and Tik Tok @jetwithzett @Pam Zettervall  LinkedIn and X @pamzettervall  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

  3. 140

    Shaking up the Stacks

    Guest Name:  Kristina Presley Guest social media: MrsPresleysLibrary  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

  4. 139

    Digital Media Literacy Toolbox by Canadian School Libraries

    In this episode of Leading from the Library, host Shannon McClintock Miller welcomes educator, author, and former teacher librarian Jennifer Casa-Todd to discuss the new Digital Media Literacy Toolbox created by Canadian School Libraries. Together, they explore how librarians can support students and educators in navigating today’s digital world through media literacy, digital wellness, and AI literacy. Jennifer shares how the toolbox was designed around three essential pillars — Feel, Think, and Do — helping school librarians foster student well-being, critical thinking, creativity, leadership, and positive digital engagement. The conversation dives into: • AI literacy and digital citizenship • Student leadership and agency • Media literacy frameworks for schools • Digital wellness and screen time conversations • Practical classroom and library applications • Resources librarians can use right away Jennifer also explains how librarians everywhere can contribute their own “See It in Action” examples to help grow this collaborative global resource for school libraries. Whether you’re a librarian, educator, administrator, or instructional leader, this episode offers practical ideas and inspiration for empowering students to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Learn more about the Digital Media Literacy Toolbox from Canadian School Libraries and explore resources for AI and media literacy in school libraries. Guest Name: Jennifer Casa-Todd Guest Socials: JCasaTodd Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  #FutureReady  #FutureReadyLibs

  5. 138

    Librarian + Classroom Teacher = Edu-Tainment: The Dynamic Duo Tag Teaming Education

    Discover how a school librarian and classroom teacher are transforming learning through “edutainment” in this energizing episode of Leading from the Library. Host Shannon McClintock Miller sits down with Amanda Graves and Cathy Fernandez to explore how collaboration can turn everyday lessons into unforgettable experiences. Using wrestling-inspired “rounds” like the Tag Team Title Match, Lights, Camera, Curriculum, and Curriculum Cage Match, Amanda and Cathy share how they blend curriculum, creativity, and fun to boost student engagement while still meeting rigorous standards. From interactive game-show-style reviews and media literacy challenges using The Big Fib podcast to grant-funded projects, virtual author visits, and “National Pickle Day” activities, this episode is packed with practical ideas educators can bring into their own schools. The conversation highlights the power of librarian-teacher partnerships, the importance of joyful learning, and how collaboration can create championship-level instruction that students never forget. Watch their wrestling-inspired collaboration video here: https://youtu.be/z_fEWzRWmE0?si=J7y9bzwbSUQPTpa3 Guest Name: Amanda Graves and Cathy Fernandez Guest social media: Amanda: @themerrylibrary Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  #FutureReady  #FutureReadyLibs

  6. 137

    The Unbound & Unbothered Librarians

    Guest Name: Erika Rocha and Erica White  Guest social media: @la_teacherTX & @IISDLibraries 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

  7. 136

    Building & Maintaining Reading Culture in Collaboration w/Teachers & Students

    Guest Name:  Nicholas Moore Guest social media: IG & Twitter: @LearnTeachMoore 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

  8. 135

    The Non-Expert’s Guide to Writing a Grant for Your School Library

    School librarians face a growing challenge: increasing student needs, shrinking budgets, and limited time to advocate for stronger collections. Jean will share how the grant enabled her to transform a key part of her collection. If you’ve ever wished you could secure additional funding—but weren’t sure where to begin—this conversation is designed for you. Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  #FutureReady  #FutureReadyLibs

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    Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI

    Allie Cornejo engages in a thoughtful conversation about how digital citizenship is changing in the age of AI. She reflects on the questions schools are wrestling with, including accuracy, bias, authorship, and responsibility, and discusses how librarians can help shape a culture where students learn to think critically and act ethically in an AI-driven world. Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  #FutureReady  #FutureReadyLibs

  10. 133

    It’s a Beautiful Day in the Library Neighborhood: Connecting Across District Lines

    Guests Names:  Jillian Pratt, Amanda Hunt Guest social media: @thetechylibrarian, @thenextgenlibrarian 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

  11. 132

    Designing a Student-Centered Library

    Guest Name:  Meghan Murphy Guest social media:  @librarywithmeg on instagram/facebook/tiktok 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

  12. 131

    Back to Basics: Building a Community of Readers

    In this podcast episode, Melanie LeJeune joins Shannon to talk about the collaborative work she is doing with her faculty regarding free-choice reading and the importance of providing time for students to read during the school day. She shares how she started and so many amazing ideas that all of us can do within our libraries and communities too. Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  #FutureReady  #FutureReadyLibs

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    Bringing the community into your library with Lunch and Learns

    Guest Name: Amanda Smithfield Guest social media: x @asmithfield Instagram @humefogglibrary  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

  14. 129

    A Sense of Place: Future Ready School Libraries

    Guest Name: Hannah Byrd Little Guest social media:Instagram: @librarianlittle | @libfeetTikTok: @BondWithTheBooksBlueSky: @librarianlittle.bsky.socialLinkedIn: Hannah Byrd Little 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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    Welcome to the Library: Making the library a welcoming and collaborative space for all

    Guest Name:  Katie Capshaw    Guest social media: @prezofthelibrarystacks 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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    Lights, Camera, Library! How Pre-Recorded Lessons Can Supercharge Engagement (and Sanity)

    Guests Name: Chrystal Burkes Guest Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrystalburkes/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrystalburkes.bsky.social  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

  17. 126

    Discovering the Magic of Books with Dori Bookie and Gil

    In this episode of the Future Ready Librarian podcast, Shannon welcomes special guests Dori Bookie and Gil  from Follett Content to chat about their recent reading road trip to Page Turner Falls. They share their excitement about discovering new books that will be featured in the upcoming Follett Book eFairs. From exciting genres to the ease of online shopping, they talk about how fun and meaningful it is to give books as gifts—especially for birthdays and other special moments. Dori and Gil also share why reading matters and encourage everyone to check out what Follett Book eFairs has to offer. 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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    STEM Battle of the Books

    Guests Name: Nancy Cravey and Natalie Strange Guest Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/gcschoolsnc/  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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    From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library

    Guests Name: Dione Mila and Diana Haneski Guest Social Media: Dione: @LibraryHubLife Diana: @joyouslibrarian Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMillerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs 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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    EL Learners in the Library

    Guest Name: Brandi Grant Guest Social Media: Insta: @jerniganlibrarian Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs 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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    Future Ready & Full of Library Joy!

    Guest Name: Brandi Grant Guest Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mrsg_litty_lib/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  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

  22. 121

    Teaching News Literacy in the Age of AI

    Guest Name: Dr. Cathy Collins Guest Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinscathy/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  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

  23. 120

    It’s Time for Young Teen Lit

    Guest Name: Christina Chatel Guest Social Media: @medialoguer.bsky.social, @troymsmedia (Instagram) Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  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

  24. 119

    Changing the Librarian Stereotype and Narrative

    Guest Name: Jennifer Sancedio Boatman Guest Social Media: X: @jsancedio Instagram: @jsancedio Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs 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

  25. 118

    Weeding: The Great Library Divide

    Guest Name: Len Bryan Guest Social Media: @lenbryan25.bsky.social on BlueSky Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  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

  26. 117

    Graphic Novels: Your Secret Weapon For Teaching Social Justice

    Guest Name: Amy Brownlee Guest Social Media: @amybrownlee93 on BlueSky & Instagram Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  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

  27. 116

    SLaM: Pages, Pixels, and Possibilities

    Guest Name: Greg BakerGuest Social Media: mrbakerslam.bsky.socialFuture Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs 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

  28. 115

    Creating a Play-Based Library

    Guest Name: Caitlin Wingers Guest social media: Instagram: @caitlin.wingers_wonders Bluesky: @cwingerswonders.bsky.socialFuture Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs 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

  29. 114

    “Soul Train” Made Me Do It!

    In this inspiring episode of the Future Ready Librarians podcast, host Shannon McClintock Miller sits down with Jamie, a passionate and multifaceted school librarian whose journey into education is anything but ordinary. From dreams of becoming a professional bodybuilder, Peace Corps volunteer, lawyer, and even a music video director, Jamie shares how a love for Soul Train and a chance job fair led her to a fulfilling career in school libraries. Together, Shannon and Jamie explore the evolving role of librarians in schools—as collaborators, media literacy champions, and advocates for student well-being. Jamie opens up about her aspirations in educational leadership and reflects on how the next chapter of her life will be dedicated to growing as an educator, leader, and advocate. Don't miss this powerful conversation about passion, purpose, and the impact of school libraries in shaping the future of education. Guest Name: Jami Rhue Guest social media: @YURWI Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  #FutureReady  #FutureReadyLibs

  30. 113

    Beyond the Books: Creativity, Curiosity, and the Future of School Libraries

    Guest Name: Martha Bongiorno Guest social media: @mrsbongiorno across platforms Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMillerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  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

  31. 112

    The Library Makers: Sparking Creativity in Elementary Spaces

    Guest Name: Miranda Bailey Guest social media: TheRealMirandaBailey (Instagram), New Making Makers on Facebook.  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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    Welcome to Authors’ Studio!

    Guest Name: Beth Campbell Guest work information/location: authorsstudio.com Guest social media: @beth1campbell ( Twitter and bluesky) Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs 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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    Island Librarians: Navigating Literacy and Connection in Nantucket's 6-12 Library

    Host Shannon McClintock Miller talk with Nantucket librarians Becky Hickman and Jill Surprenant about the joys and unique challenges of running a shared 6–12 library on an island. From a beautifully renovated space to innovative programming like canine therapy, student podcasting, and community-building morning events, these librarians are making waves. Hear how they balance it all—from middle school independent reading to a thriving high school book club—and what it means to foster literacy and connection miles from the mainland. Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  #FutureReady  #FutureReadyLibs

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    Mission Possible - Making the Media Center the Hub of the School

    Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs 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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    Evaluation as Advocacy in the Library

    Evaluating libraries can take lots of different directions. As we think about the different components that libraries cover, whether it’s place, program, or person, it’s important to find ways to advocate through data and tell your story. Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  #FutureReady  #FutureReadyLibs

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    Administrator Support Is Essential For Future Ready Librarians

    Guest Name:  Andrea Wilson and Blake Hopper Guest work information/location:  Andrea is in her 13th year in education. She has taught 3rd and 2nd grade and has spent the last ten years teaching kindergarten. She recently completed her Librarian endorsement through Trevecca Nazarene University in Tennessee and is now the Librarian at HY Livesay and Soldier’s Memorial Middle School. Blake Hopper is in his 12th year in education.  He has taught 4th and 5th grade.  For the past nine years, he was a school librarian.  He is currently the assistant principal at H.Y. Livesay Middle School. Guest social media: FB, Insta, TikTok, X Thelitprincipal  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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    The Love of Reading Outdoors: Students, Families, and Community Members Enjoy a Storywalk

    Guest Name:  Heather DelouchryGuest work information/location:  Flanders Elementary School, East Lyme, CTGuest social media: X - @delouc771Instagram- @hcinct 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 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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    Can We Get A Minute? A Conversation Around Policy To Protect School Libraries and Librarians

    Guests Names:  Jenn Ellis and Rebeca Shackleford Guest work information/location:  All4Ed, hosts of Can We Get A Minute podcast 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

  39. 104

    Nurture Collaborations through Advocacy and Community Partnerships

    Guest Name:   Angela FalkenbergGuest work information/location:  15th year in education and 12th as a school librarian; Current role: Elementary Media & Educational Technology Instructor with Fulton County Schools in Metro AtlantaGuest social media: Twitter / X: @angfalkenberg  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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    Finding Joy in the Library

    Guest Name:   Diana HaneskiGuest work information/location:  Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FLGuest social media: @joyouslibrarian (dhaneski) @rivermsddog 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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    Summer Reading: A Rolling Adventure

    Discover how the South Glens Falls School District is keeping students engaged and reading throughout the summer. Join us as we interview the dedicated librarians who operate the Bulldog Book Bus, a mobile library that travels around the community, providing students with a wide selection of books to enjoy. Learn how they are expanding the book bus services by handing out stem kits to all students. Guest Name: Laurie Alden Guest work information/location: School Librarian, Harrison Avenue Elementary School, South Glens Falls Central School District, South Glens Falls, New York Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  #FutureReady  #FutureReadyLibs

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    Read, Connect, Grow: Building a Strong Library Community

    Guest:Dr. Nikki Robertson-Griffin, Librarian, Hutto ISD (TX)Guest social media: Can be found interacting on the Future Ready Librarians Facebook group and the Fellowship of High School Librarians Facebook group. 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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    Preparing to be Empowered and Challenge Ready

    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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    Librarians as Digital Citizenship Leaders: Shaping the Future

    Guest: Dr. Kristen Mattson, School Library Media Center Director, Indian Prairie School District (IL)Social Media: @DrKMattson 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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    Boom! Pow! Hosting Your Own Comic Con: A Librarian's Districtwide Success

    Guest: Amanda Hunt, Librarian, New Braunfels ISD (TX)Guest social media: @thenextgenlib (X)Any other information: www.thenextgenlibrarian.com for the blog and resources on starting your own Comic Con or literacy event 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

  46. 97

    Bringing Storybook Walks into Schools: A Creative Path to Literacy

    Guest: Kelley Donner, Author/Illustrator  Guest social media: Author website: KelleyDonner.comInstagram: @alittledonnerwetterFacebook: A Little DonnerwetterCompany website: StorybookWalk.comCompany Facebook Page: StorybookWalk.com 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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    Let’s Do Lunch! Creating and Promoting Lunch Time Events in Secondary Libraries

    Guests:Melissa Silerio, Librarian, James Coble Middle School, Mansfield (TX)Rachael Welsh, Librarian at Sablatura Middle School, Pearland, (TX)Guest social media: Melissa:) @MelSilerio on IG and Twitter (XRachael: @rachaelreads on instagram 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

  48. 95

    Uniting from the Library: How a bird’s nest brought a school community together (S9, E1)

    Guest:  Jill Kelly, Media Specialist, Martin Technology Academy of Math and Science, Flowery Branch Elementary, Hall County Schools District (GA)Guest social media: https://www.instagram.com/mtalearningcommons/https://www.youtube.com/@mtalearningcommonsLink to Our Bird Calendar: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGD0UIAfNA/NF2R58u0HYXCUQozKA0pXw/edit?utm_content=DAGD0UIAfNA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton 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

  49. 94

    Teaching is Heart Work

    Guest Name: Melaney Michael Sanchez Guest social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.library.drInstagram: thelibrarydr X: @TheLibraryDr Website & Blog: https://drmelaneysanchez.weebly.com/ YouTube: The Library [email protected] Tripadvisor: @melaney68 Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs 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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    Transitioning from Public to School Librarianship

    Guest Name: Sarina LaTorre-Sicurella Guest social media: Facebook: Nerd Craft Librarian Instagram: @nerdcraftlibrarian Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs 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 series, the topics will focus on the many ways Future Ready Librarians® lead as we hear stories and ideas from some of the nation’s top teacher librarians. They will inspire us and make us look at our practice within the topics of collection development, diversity, virtual and school library spaces, collaboration, empowering students as creators, continuous and remote learning and so much more.

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