Lisa McClusky (left) presents Bonnie Cavanaugh with $500 from Follett Library Resources for the School Librarian a Year Award. |
Bonnie CavannaughWasilla Middle School, WasillaThanks to our Follett Library Resources representative, Lisa McClusky, who joined us to help present the AkASL School Librarian of the Year Award, and a $500 bonus check! Bonnie received a notebook full of accolades, the letter of support, and forty-two (42) staff members signed up to support her nomination. Bonnie was described as a “Central Staff Member” at her school who has worked to change the school culture toward one that celebrates the skill and the will to read; She builds partnerships within the school; She is involved in the educational team; 800 students visit her library weekly during assigned times; Alphabetically, these descriptors were used to describe her; amazing, book expert, competent, exemplary, inspirational, page pusher, phenomenal, research specialist, tireless, web-site designer, “will stop at nothing to assist a teacher, providing the proper text, media, book level or genre for their class.” Get out your tissues for this eloquent expression of admiration, “She has traveled the world with students, taken them to the moon and helped them go places they never imagined.” Can you say, “SHREDFEST”!? Bonnie Cavanaugh, from Wasilla Middle School is this year’s AkASL School Librarian of the Year, congratulations! |
The Alaska Association of School Librarians gives an annual award to an Alaska school librarian who: • Operates a library program that strives toward the goals set forth in Information Power. • Promotes the development of independent lifetime readers and learners. • Is a certified librarian currently working in a library position. • Is an integral part of the educational team. • Exemplifies professional involvement by sharing expertise with colleagues both locally and around the state. • Demonstrates professionalism by being a member of AkASL and other professional organizations. Each school year, administrators, educators, and librarians are encouraged to nominate a school librarian who has been a help and inspiration to them. Each librarian nominated receives a certificate of recognition from the Association. A special award certificate is presented to the person named the School Librarian of the Year.
1985 Roz Goodman Kodiak, 1986 Laila Tedford Juneau, 1987 Sue Jensen-Paulsen Petersburg, 1988 Judy Arteaga Ketchikan, 1989 Della Matthis Anchorage, 1990 Mollie Bynum Anchorage, 1991 Phyllis Cooper Homer, 1992 Kelley Smith Soldotna, 1993 Barbara Jones Wasilla, 1994 Ellen McKelvey Anchorage, 1995 Carol Dallman Kenai, 1996 Lynn Hallquist Anchorage, 1997 Lois Rhodes Sitka 1998, Tiki Levinson Naknek 1999, Jan Fortune Fairbanks, 2000 Linda Masterson Anchorage, 2001 Sue Hagedorn Anchorage, 2001 Linda Thibodeau Juneau, 2002 Barbara Bryson Valdez, 2002 Ann McCann Fairbanks, 2003 Lois Pedersen Unalakleet, 2004 Faith Johnson Anchorage, 2005 shared by Robin Turk Mat-Su and Katie Sanders Fairbanks, 2006 Suzanne Richards Kilbuck Elementary Bethel, 2007 Lynn Ballam North Pole Middle School North Pole..
LINDA K. BARRETT SERVICE AWARD 2008
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Barb BrysonValedez City Schools, ValdezWe all know that one (1) person can make a difference and we want to recognize one that certainly is making a difference. And what qualities are most exhibited by our Linda K. Barrett Service Award recipient? Passion, Persistence and maybe Patience because her Pet Project is Political! Pushing SB 119, designed to provide ongoing funds to support school library collections is our Pal, Barb Bryson, Herman Hutchen’s Elementary School Librarian, as this year’s award winner! |
This special recognition award is given to an outstanding individual
who, over the years in various roles, has shown dedication and commitment
to the development of excellence in school libraries by contributing time
and expertise to numerous state level activities from which students,
teachers, and librarians have benefited.
The recipient should:
• Be a member of AkASL
• Have demonstrated service to the school library profession. Those
services should include both state and local activities.
Nomination Form
1987 Phyllis Davis Juneau 1988, Mollie Bynum Anchorag,e 1989 Ann Symons Juneau, 1990 Roz Goodman Bering Strait, 1991 Kari Mohn Kenai, 1992 Harriet McClain Sitka, 1993 Allan McCurry Yukon Koyukuk, 1994 Della Matthis Anchorage, 1995 Lois Petersen Kotzebue, 1996 Mickey Templin Anchorage, 1996 Pat Wamsley Wasilla, 1997 Linda Masterson Anchorage, 1998 Bonnie Cavanaugh Palmer, 1999 Gaylin Fuller Fairbanks, 2000 Sue Sherif Fairbanks, 2001 Bob VanDerWege Kenai, 2002 Teresa Paulsen Tok, 2003 Tiki Levinson Naknek, 2004 Shelly Logsdon Wasilla, 2005 Kathy Boutin Anchorage, 2006 Mary Hacker Lake Hood Elementary, Anchorage; 2007 Valerie Oliver Trailside Elementary, Anchorage & Alaska State Library E-Rate..
ADMINISTRATOR "PAT ON THE BACK" AWARD 2007 See list of 2008 Awards
Nomination Form
The Alaska Association of School Librarians offers annual recognition to school administrators who support School Library Information Programs and contribute to the advancement of the School Librarian as an agent for raising student achievement. The adminstrator should demonstrate: • Leadership in advocating for library media staff, facilities, collection, equipment and staff development opportunities. • Support for library media services that provide learning opportunities and curriculum support for all students. • Promotion of library information programs. Eligibility: Administrators who beneficially impact school libraries at any level. Nominations may be made by building or district level school librarians. To nominate an administrator please submit: • Name of administrator • Job title of administrator • District name and address • A brief narrative that explains how the administrator has contributed to the advancement of the library program in your school or district. Top
Lois Petersen
Della Mathis
Roz Goodman
Jo Morse