Becoming a children’s librarian is the fulfillment of one of my dreams. I started out as a classroom teacher and later as a special education teacher working with students who struggled with learning disabilities. I decided to become a children’s librarian because I wanted to ignite a love of reading in all students – especially the ones who struggled with reading.    Now that I’m a librarian, I try to stock the library full of titles that will lure reluctant readers into picking up books. Since JSIS is an international school, I also strive to expose children to books that teach about different cultures or share a global world view. Please stop by the library to say hello – or better yet, check out a book and go home and read it!

Random Facts about Ms. Kathleen

• My family's pet growing up was a golden retriever named Knute Rockne.
• As a child, I spent many hours trying to find Piglet in my backyard.
• I was a star wide receiver on my college flag football team.
• Where the Red Fern Grows is one of my favorite books.
• I know all the words to the Montana state song.
• As a child, I struggled with learning how to read.
• I love chocolate and coffee (hint, hint).
• I’d like to travel to the moon someday.