One of my favorite movies of all time is the classic “The Wizard of Oz” starring Judy Garland. A memorable scene in the movie for me is when the four new friends enter the Haunted Forest on [...]
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Whether it be the arts, activism, politics, or the food industry, women have been making American history long [...]
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist As educators, we know one of the most effective ways to introduce a new subject is by reading a book. Stories can [...]
I am the type of person who tends to look for a silver lining. If I were to describe one positive thing that’s come of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is the abundance of new art, music, and [...]
As a new school library project manager, I team with librarians and principals to curate new book collections. When putting together a title list, I always keep in mind the parents and caregivers [...]
When the pumpkin spice latte makes its appearance at your favorite coffee shop, it can only mean one thing: fall is upon us. Although this year the release of the favorite fall coffee flavors was [...]
While walking through my local Target recently, I started to see the back-to-school end caps and signs. Although I am not in the classroom anymore, it always brings back feelings of preparing for [...]
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist The bond between a father and daughter is very unique. Fathers lay the foundation of love, trust, and security for [...]