Exciting lesson ideas/teacher support

[Kathleen Finnerty <KFinnerty@TISBURY.MV.K12.MA.US>]

Hi group,

I'm in my first year as a school librarian, in a K-8 school.  I just had
a meeting with my principal, and he informed me that he will not
recommend my rehire next year.  He feels that I am not making the
library an exciting place for teachers and students.  I teach weekly
classes to grades K-4 and will admit that I don't do much with the 5-8
classes but hoped I was doing an OK job.  Apparently this is not the
case.

I will have the opportunity, during the next 2 1/2 months, to "prove
myself" and be permitted to reapply for my position for next year.  I am
looking for sure-fire ways to "wow" the kids and teachers into saying
that I'm doing a good job - I think the teacher feedback is most
important right now.  Any feedback, suggestions, ideas are greatly
appreciated!

Kathleen Finnerty
School Librarian
The Tisbury School
Vineyard Haven, MA
On the island of Martha's Vineyard
KFinnerty@tisbury.mv.k12.ma.us

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