2018 NLA/NSLA Fall Conference

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  • ​Friday, Oct 5th & Saturday, Oct 6th!​
  • Lead session presenter = FREE conference registration, lunch at    business meeting on Sat, and attendance & dinner at Golden      Sower Gala on Friday evening!
Submit a proposal by May 1st!
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2018-2019 NSLA Board Nominees

President-Elect: Cynthia Stogdill

Cynthia Stogdill has been a school librarian for eight years, and is currently a librarian at Papillion La Vista South High School. She is an adjunct instructor at UNO, co-founder of #nebedchat and #mwlibchat on Twitter, and a frequent presenter at state conferences on the role of school librarians, technology integration and social media. She is a blogger and  contributor to the Golden Sower Manual. As an NSLA board member, Cynthia would have the opportunity to share her passion and advocate for school libraries.

Board Member at Large:
​Rachel Westphalen

Rachel Westphalen is currently the librarian at Scott Middle School in Lincoln, Nebraska. This is her 7th year in education and 3rd year as a librarian. Rachel previously taught 5th grade at Exeter-Milligan and started as a librarian at Pershing Elementary, then moved to Scott Middle. Rachel received her Bachelor’s degree from UNL in 2010 in Elementary Education (K-6) and  received her Master’s degree in 2015 in Instructional Technology with an endorsement in School Libraries. Rachel was inspired to become a librarian when she worked at a school that did not have a librarian at it’s intermediate school. She has always held a love of books and is passionate about reading for pleasure.  Rachel also enjoys collaborating with classroom teachers, especially with research projects. She integrates technology as well as a variety of databases into her teaching.
 
She believes she can bring a fresh look from the library to the NSLA board and is looking forward to working together!

Treasurer: Mandy Peterson

Mandy Peterson, a graduate of the University of Nebraska - Omaha school library endorsement program, has been in education for 11 years. The past 4 years have been spent in the Schuyler Central High School library. She was thrilled to serve the NSLA as a board member at large for the past 2 years and is enthusiastically hopeful to continue her involvement in our organization. "I love librarians," she said. "There is something amazing about advocating for the advocators and serving the servants. I believe in the graceful support that librarians offer their schools and communities."

Board Member at Large:
Crystal Hurt

My name is Crystal Hurt and I am a former 7-12 ELA, ELL, speech, and drama teacher who now serves as a Teaching and Learning Coordinator at ESU 10 in Kearney, Nebraska. My primary areas of responsibilities include:  literacy, curriculum, blended learning, and continuous school improvement. I also have the privilege of facilitating the School Librarian cadre, which has explored makerspaces, OER, VR technologies, and recently worked on developing shared library curriculum. I truly believe librarians serve a unique role in bringing about change and love learning all that I can via Future Ready Librarian webinars and #futurereadylibs. My position allows me to advocate for school librarians and provide time for collaboration. I hold a Master's degree in PK-12 Reading Specialty and a BA in Education with 7-12 English and ESL endorsements. I am a member of the NE BlendED advisory team, a UNK Speech coach, and a Schoology Ambassador. 

Secretary: Crys Bauermeister

I'm Crys Bauermeister, the school librarian & computers teacher at Pierce Jr -Sr High School. Joining NSLA has strengthened my role as a school librarian. Because I am a singleton as a librarian, having the opportunity to connect with other school librarians when we gather is vital. As school librarians, we are the catalysts for change. Although everyone in NSLA is involved with libraries, we all have unique situations. We assume the roles of leaders, partners, administrators, and IT specialists. Specifically in my position, I'm very technology driven, and with the evolving world of technology, I can be on the edge of change that is needed. I have a strong passion for students and their learning. A school library is a gateway for student learning and discovery. I have learned so much serving on the NSLA board and would love to share, learn, and grow by serving as your secretary.

Board Member at Large:
Laurie Schlautman

My name is Laurie Schlautman, I am the Media Specialist for Schuyler Elementary School in Schuyler, Nebraska. This is my 9th year in our K-5 building, serving around 850 students.  Previously I taught at Fisher’s Public School teaching Elementary Education, Special Education, Science, and Math while keeping their library organized for students to check out books.  Being a member of the NSLA helps me connect to other librarians for ideas and learn from their experiences.  I enjoy sharing authors, books, and library skills with my students each day.  This opportunity would give me new connections and inspiration to grow as an educator and advocate for libraries across the state! Serving on the NSLA board would be a chance for me to learn more and share this knowledge with my students and organization. 
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