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LIS 406 Interview With a School Library Teacher
Erin BroderickZervas Elementary SchoolNewton, MA
Newton, MA
Population: 85,146 in 2010
15 Elementary Schools
4 Middle Schools 2 High Schools
Zervas Elementary School
349 Students in 2010
Not a Title I School METCO School
Zervas Elementary School
71%
14%
5%
4%6%
WhiteAsian AmericanHispanicAfrican AmericanOther
Zervas Elementary School
15%
19%
66%
SPED ELLOther Students
Reporting Structure
Superintendent
↑Director of Instructional Technology &
Library Media
↑Co-ordinator of Library and Media Services
↑School Library Teacher
Location & Physical Space
648 Square Feet Corner modular
classroom
Location & Physical Space
10 Desktops HP Laserjet Printer Projector ELMO 2 Laptop Carts
Collection
11,000 Print volumes, includes small professional development section
Audio books & Playaways
Ebooks
Collection
Databases: PebbleGo BrainPOP TeachingBooks.net TumbleBooks
Making Connections
Students – we see all grade levels Teachers Administrators - workshops Parents
Library Advocacy
PTO Board & School Council Library Gift Book Sale Workshops School Newsletter
Technology
Broderick is a technology leader Maintains website/blog Offers webinars & workshops Teachers summer technology classes Technology/collaboration workshop at
AASL Keeps up-to-date with new technology
Joyce Valenza, Doug Johnson, Mr. Schu
Design of Physical Space
Old, modular classroom Overcomes lack of space by:
Teaching in regular classrooms Moving shelves to create central
instructional area
Web Presence
Extends walls of library Skype school in Chicago
Extends hours of library Regular hours 8:20am-3pm Summer projects
Communication with school community
Schedule
Fixed schedule Grades K-4, 30 minutes per week Grade 5, 45 minutes every other week
Back to back classes 4 days at Zervas, 1 day at other
elementary school Schedule
Focused Lessons
Pace the lesson Do not overplan
Resource Management
Outside of working day
Signage Some tasks can be
delegated
Strengths & Weaknesses
First the weaknesses: Fixed Schedule
Limited time to co-plan Limited time to fully differentiate lesson
for ELL/SPED
Weaknesses
Physical Space & Furniture Noisy Corner Modular Cramped, rotted space Shelves too tall for students
Weaknesses
Space is used for other purposes before/after school by others
Lack of time for resource management & website maintenance
Strengths
Relationship with PTO On PTO Board & School Council
Budget Technology Newton School district
Wishlist
An aide Better space Smartboard Be an instructional & planning partner not
just an information resource provider
Main Takeaways
Parents are great allies $$ Great advocates
Stay on top of technology Student-centered, curriculum supporting
activities over other responsibilities
Questions?
Thank You