One week in early October it was my honor to be in the
presence of an amazing group of dedicated library media specialists in
Milwaukee Public Schools. Despite severe
budget cuts and increased responsibilities, with some managing up to 4 and 5
school library programs at a time, they maintain a laser focus on providing
high quality digital and print resources to their fellow educators and
students. Daily they model what it means
to be a 21st Century learner – creating, communicating, collaborating
and thinking critically about how to manage their time so as to lead and
support their many patrons. At the helm is Lisa Chatman, District Library Media
Specialist. Vivacious and passionate about the role of library media
specialists in schools, Lisa works diligently to support and provide new
learning opportunities to her dedicated staff.
I found my unsung heroes that beautiful, sunshine-filled day
in Milwaukee, in an unexpected place.
Who are your unsung heroes? Have you thanked them lately for
their dedication to providing a high quality education to our next generation
leaders? Let’s do it today!
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| Lisa Chatman, Milwaukee Public Schools |
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| Kevin Clancy, Defined Learning; Lisa Chatman, MPS |
