Welcome to Atherton HS!

A new semester means a new student teaching placement.  Still working within JCPS in Louisville KY, my new placement is within the Atherton HS library with Librarian Heather Waters. 


http://jcpsky.libguides.com/athertonlibrary


Being in a high school library reminds me the most like being at my day job, a public Youth Service's Librarian.  I really enjoy reader's advisory, fixing problems, helping with homework and projects, and providing guidance. 


The main difference between my first placement and this is the teaching aspect.  In an elementary school a librarian is expected to teach every single class period of the day, Mrs. Jennings often would not get a break other than 15/20 for lunch.  In high school librarians assist with research and help collaborate with classroom teachers when needed but it isn't the grinding schedule like in an elementary. 

During the first week here I helped re-organize the library.  Over the break Mrs. Waters decided she would like to rearrange the desk.  We moved furniture and helped eliminate the need for several extra carts behind the desk.

CEBS Dispositions:

Values professionalism: Respect for school rules, policies, and norms Knows school rules and policies. Follows them consistently. Understands the purpose of regulations and respects their intent. Accepts responsibility for personally following them in patterns of dress, behavior, etc.

EPSB Code of Ethics

Values professionalism: Professional development and involvement. References and makes use of professional organizations or publications. Willingly participates in professional activities or events that promote professional development.