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Kayla Hornsby Reedmore Middle School 1000 Dr. Suess Rd. Austin,Texas 75000

Experience 2000-2006 Houston ISD 7th and 8th grade English Teacehr

2006-2012 Austin ISD Middle School Librarian

Education: M.L.S.,2006,Texas Woman's University Library Science

B.A.,2000,University of Houston Interdisciplinary Studies

Certifications: Certified School Librarian in the state of Texas Certified 4-8 ELA Teacher in the state of Texas

Awards: 2004 Teacher of the Year at Black Middle School

Professional Memberships: Member, Texas Library Association Member, American Library Association

**Mrs. Hornsby's** ** Philosophy Statement **** : **
**I believe that the whole school benefits from collaboration between teachers and the school librarian.** With this type of instructional partnership, students benefit from two qualified adults working together to ensure success for all. Teachers have a person with whom they can brainstorm and execute new and innovative ideas in the classroom. Librarians have the opportunity to interact with staff and students on a meaningful, educational level. School culture is transformed into a collaborative working environment where all professionals work together to raise student achievement and engagement.

** I believe that a partnership between the school librarian and teachers is the best way to prepare students for futures in whi ch they will interact and work with people and technology **. In a fast paced and ever-evolving 21st century, students who attend a school that values collaboration such as this will be prepared and ready to handle any challenges they encounter because they are problem solvers and critical thinkers. Students need to compete in the global arena and that can only happen when they have a solid foundation which can happen when all components work together.

**I believe in the school librarian as a leader in the school.** She should be someone whom others in the school respect and look to professional advice and guidance. I believe that the school librarian should exercise leadership by establishing a rapport with colleagues that lets them know that she believes in the power of building relationships with people. I want them to feel valued as both a professional and a person.

**I believe that the school librarian should be a teacher to both students and other teachers.** While the librarian will be a teacher to students when she collaborates as an instructional partner, she should also teach teachers, showing them new and innovative strategies and tools to use in their classrooms. As an information specialist, the librarian should provide teachers with pertinent information and tools.

**I believe that library programs add value to the whole school.** With the right program, the librarian can reach a wide variety of students. Through these programs, the library can become a place where students come to learn, grow, be accepted, and have fun.

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Everhart, N. (2007). Leadership: School library media specialists as effective school leaders.  //Knowledge Quest, 35//(4), 54-57. ====== American Association of School Librarians. (2009). //Empowering learners//. Chicago: American Library Association.

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