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From: All4Ed's Future Ready Schools <futureready@all4ed.org>
Date: Mon, May 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Subject: 📚 Last Chance to Register! Future Ready Librarians® Live – May 7
To: <president@ctcasl.com>


The Summer Bookshelf: Professional and Personal Reads That Inspire

Join us on May 7th for a special roundtable discussion hosted by Shannon McClintock Miller, part of our Future Ready Librarians® Live webinar series—your go-to professional learning resource for exploring the Future Ready Librarians Framework and leading innovation in your school and community.

In this special roundtable edition, librarian leaders from across the country will share how they use summer to recharge, reflect, and reignite their passion for learning.

Discover:

  • 📖 Must-read books (professional & personal)
  • 🎧 Favorite podcasts and media for inspiration
  • 💡 Ideas for impactful professional development
  • ✨ Creative self-care routines and summer goals

Whether you’re catching up on your reading list, planning for next year, or simply taking a well-earned break, this conversation will fuel your mind and heart—and leave you with a summer-ready list of ideas, resources, and reflections.

Featured Guests:

  • Blake Hopper, Assistant Principal, Claiborne County Schools (TN)
  • Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth, STEM & Spanish Teacher, Riverview SD (PA)
  • Bill Bass, Innovation Coordinator, Parkway SD (MO)
  • Lindsey Kimery, Coordinator of Library Services, Metro Nashville PS (TN)
  • James Allen, Statewide School Library Lead, KY Dept. of Education
  • Len Bryan, Partner of Library Services, Cherry Creek Schools (CO)
  • Jami Rhue, Library Media Specialist, Providence Englewood Charter (IL)

🎉 Come celebrate summer, stories, and the power of librarianship!

Register Today!

The Library Makers: Sparking Creativity in Elementary Spaces

In this inspiring episode, Shannon McClintock Miller sits down with elementary STEM librarian Miranda Bailey to explore how makerspaces can ignite student creativity and transform school libraries into dynamic learning environments. Miranda shares her journey of designing a successful makerspace, emphasizing student ownership, problem-based learning, and the powerful connection between creativity and literacy. Listeners will gain practical strategies for starting or enhancing makerspaces, ideas for engaging young learners, and insights into overcoming common challenges. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to elevate your space, this episode will leave you motivated to make your library a launchpad for innovation.
Listen Now!
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