Category Archives: Getting Ready

Getting Ready for Summer

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Summers used to be so relaxing as a child, and even as a 2nd Grade teacher, summers were a delightful change of pace.  In the past 10+ years of work, though, summers have been a bit busier! Since my work … Continue reading →

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Ahhh, Christmas Staycation!

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

I’m off of work and school until 2012, and it feels great! Now, before you the wrong idea, I really enjoy my job and colleagues a lot, and being in library school is hard work but awesome. I must admit, … Continue reading →

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Library School + Life Tip #3: Update Your Resume

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Yesterday, I pulled up a copy of my resume on the computer, and realized it was outdated. I had listed a couple of work-related committees that I’m no longer on, so I deleted those. That was a minor change, but … Continue reading →

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Promoting Yourself (Thing 21, CPD23)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

Thing 21 on the 23 Things for Professional Development blog is all about promoting yourself in job applications and interviews. My first thought, after reading the post, was that I am SO far away from that stage that I don’t … Continue reading →

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NCCU SLIS New Student Orientation

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

On Friday, the 19th, I attended new student orientation from 11 AM to 1 PM at the library school on NCCU’s campus. I didn’t find out about it until Wednesday, two days before, so I’m really glad my boss let me leave … Continue reading →

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Mentoring (cpd23 Thing 11)

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

When I started teaching elementary school in the early 1990s, new public school teachers were assigned a mentor teacher. Cathy B. was a wonderful mentor: experienced, innovative, and good-humored. I continued to consult with her throughout my six years of … Continue reading →

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Feeling Very Back-to-School

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

So, August is here, and I find myself working pretty hard to take care of “stuff” before school starts later this month! I haven’t been in a classroom in a lot of years, but I did “back-to-school” for so many … Continue reading →

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Using Evernote (cpd23 Thing 9)

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

I’m glad to have the opportunity to explore Evernote for Thing 9 of 23 Things for Professional Development. I’ve heard other people refer to it on blogs, Facebook, and probably in meetings too, but this is the first time I’ve … Continue reading →

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Show Me the Money!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Well, I did it, I paid for my first semester of grad school today! Now it feels like I’m really doing it, starting my masters in library science next month! Wow! It feels big for a couple of reasons (at … Continue reading →

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Staycation Comes to an End

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

Well, I’m at the end of my staycation, which started on July 1. I must admit, it’s been one of the nicest staycations I’ve ever had! It was long enough to get some things done, relax, spend time with friends and … Continue reading →

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