Why Every School NEEDS a Certified Librarian (Part II)
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
06/05/22
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In this S1E17 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies interview, discover how certified school librarian K.C. Boyd revolutionized reading culture, secured $3.25 million in funding, and became a fierce advocate for student access. From taking a school from worst to excellent in 4 years to rebuilding 8 libraries in underserved communities, K.C. shares her proven strategies for student engagement, inclusive teaching, and education transformation.
🔥 What You'll Learn:
• How to build strong home-school connections through transparent communication
• Innovative teaching strategies that boost student motivation and participation
• Effective approaches to culturally responsive teaching and equity in education
• Professional development insights for empowered educators
• School leadership tactics that create lasting school improvement
• Ways to support the whole child through inclusive classrooms
Perfect for: teachers, education coaches, school administrators, parents, instructional leaders, school counselors, and anyone passionate about student success and thriving students.
Chapters
Part 1:
0:00 - Introduction to K.C. Boyd, 2022 School Librarian of the Year
2:15 - Educational Journey and Family Inspiration
5:30 - Transforming Wendell Phillips Academy (Last to Excellence)
8:45 - Building Teacher Collaboration and Student Engagement
12:20 - Rebuilding 8 Libraries in East St. Louis
16:10 - Digital vs. Print Books Discussion
18:30 - Chi School Librarians Advocacy Work
21:45 - The DC Read-In Protest Strategy
24:00 - Winning $3.25 Million for 36 Schools
Part 2:
26:30 - Balancing Multiple Leadership Roles
29:15 - News Literacy and Digital Citizenship
32:00 - Building a 4,269 sq ft Library Collection
35:20 - Student Relationships and Book Selection
38:45 - Addressing Book Bans and Censorship
42:30 - Importance of Certified Librarians
45:15 - Makerspace Programs and Digital Literacy
48:30 - Virtual Learning During Pandemic
51:00 - Social Media and Professional Networks
54:15 - Advice for Future Librarians
Some of Many Awards, Honors & Published Writing Highlighting K.C.’s Work:
- Ace Advocate: K.C. Boyd Is 2022 School Librarian of the Year (School Library Journal, 2022)
- Recipient of the 2022 School Librarian of the Year Award and Scholastic's ‘15 Librarians to Follow on Instagram’
- Librarian K.C. Boyd an advocate for students, community, profession (News Literacy Project, 2021)
- School Libraries 2021: Advocacy is a Necessary Part of the Job for School Librarians (School Library Journal, 2021)
- 2020 Distinguished Service Award, District of Columbia Library Association
- K.C. Boyd, School Librarian, Answers Our Questions! (Every Library - The Medium 2018)
- K.C. Boyd: A Leader for Readers (School Library Journal, 2016)
#JAReaders #KCSaidIt #TrojanLMCMakerspace #workWOKE
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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Why Every School NEEDS a Certified Librarian (Part I)
May 30, 2022
•24m
In this S1E16 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies interview, discover how certified school librarian K.C. Boyd revolutionized reading culture, secured $3.25 million in funding, and became a fierce advocate for student access. From taking a school from worst to excellent in 4 years to rebuilding 8 libraries in underserved communities, K.C. shares her proven strategies for student engagement, inclusive teaching, and education transformation.
🔥 What You'll Learn:
• How to build strong home-school connections through transparent communication
• Innovative teaching strategies that boost student motivation and participation
• Effective approaches to culturally responsive teaching and equity in education
• Professional development insights for empowered educators
• School leadership tactics that create lasting school improvement
• Ways to support the whole child through inclusive classrooms
Perfect for: teachers, education coaches, school administrators, parents, instructional leaders, school counselors, and anyone passionate about student success and thriving students.
Chapters
Part 1:
0:00 - Introduction to K.C. Boyd, 2022 School Librarian of the Year
2:15 - Educational Journey and Family Inspiration
5:30 - Transforming Wendell Phillips Academy (Last to Excellence)
8:45 - Building Teacher Collaboration and Student Engagement
12:20 - Rebuilding 8 Libraries in East St. Louis
16:10 - Digital vs. Print Books Discussion
18:30 - Chi School Librarians Advocacy Work
21:45 - The DC Read-In Protest Strategy
24:00 - Winning $3.25 Million for 36 Schools
Part 2:
26:30 - Balancing Multiple Leadership Roles
29:15 - News Literacy and Digital Citizenship
32:00 - Building a 4,269 sq ft Library Collection
35:20 - Student Relationships and Book Selection
38:45 - Addressing Book Bans and Censorship
42:30 - Importance of Certified Librarians
45:15 - Makerspace Programs and Digital Literacy
48:30 - Virtual Learning During Pandemic
51:00 - Social Media and Professional Networks
54:15 - Advice for Future Librarians
Some of Many Awards, Honors & Published Writing Highlighting K.C.’s Work:
- Ace Advocate: K.C. Boyd Is 2022 School Librarian of the Year (School Library Journal, 2022)
- Recipient of the 2022 School Librarian of the Year Award and Scholastic's ‘15 Librarians to Follow on Instagram’
- Librarian K.C. Boyd an advocate for students, community, profession (News Literacy Project, 2021)
- School Libraries 2021: Advocacy is a Necessary Part of the Job for School Librarians (School Library Journal, 2021)
- 2020 Distinguished Service Award, District of Columbia Library Association
- K.C. Boyd, School Librarian, Answers Our Questions! (Every Library - The Medium 2018)
- K.C. Boyd: A Leader for Readers (School Library Journal, 2016)
#JAReaders #KCSaidIt #TrojanLMCMakerspace #workWOKE
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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How One School Secretary Changed Hundreds of Lives
June 12, 2022
•22m
In this S1E18 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies conversation, discover how one remarkable school office assistant, Tricia Coon, transformed her district by mastering classroom behavior, student engagement, and building powerful home-school connections. In this inspiring episode, Tricia shares her proven behavior strategies for managing disruptive students, creating student motivation, and fostering inclusive classrooms that support the whole child.
What You'll Learn:
✅ Effective classroom management techniques that reduce office referrals
✅ Student discipline approaches that focus on solutions, not punishment
✅ How to build authentic parent communication and family partnerships
✅ Behavior strategies that turn difficult students into engaged learners
✅ Creating a pro-kid mindset that transforms school culture
✅ Practical teaching tips for supporting thriving students
✅ Student engagement methods that work across all grade levels
Perfect for: Teachers, education coaches, school administrators, parents, school counselors, instructional leaders, and anyone passionate about student success and education transformation.
Tricia's approach to managing students goes beyond traditional student discipline - she creates a safe space where student participation flourishes and attention in class improves naturally. Her innovative teaching methods and culturally responsive teaching practices have made her the "heartbeat" of Madison Central School District.
Chapters
0:00 - Introduction: Meet the "Heartbeat" of Madison Central School District
1:17 - Student Voices: How Basketball Builds Life Skills
2:35 - Classroom Management: From Court to Classroom
4:06 - The Power of Mentorship in Education
5:54 - Building Home-School Connections That Work
7:10 - Creative Parent Communication Strategies
8:09 - Supporting Families Beyond the Classroom
9:25 - De-escalation Techniques for Disruptive Students
11:01 - Individual Student Support: The Matchbox Car Story
12:19 - Basketball as a Behavior Management Tool
14:31 - Creating Team Unity and Reducing Drama
15:13 - More Student Success Stories
17:47 - Life Lessons Through Sports
19:24 - Tips for School Administrators
21:15 - Long-term Impact: Students 15 Years Later
#ClassroomManagement #StudentEngagement #TeacherTips #SchoolLeadership #ParentCommunication #StudentSupport #EducationStrategies #BehaviorManagement #StudentMotivation #TeacherCoaching #SchoolCulture #StudentSuccess #EducationTransformation #ProKidMindset #InclusiveTeaching #WholeChild #ThrivingStudents #TeacherImpact #InspiredTeaching #EducationLeadership #HomeSchoolConnection #FamilyPartnerships #StudentDiscipline #EffectiveTeaching #ClassroomControl #MentorTeachers #ProfessionalDevelopment #SchoolImprovement #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching #EquityInEducation
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