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Female


Location

Chicago


Birthday:

February 16


Age:

51


Hometown:

Milton, Florida


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Previously in my career, I taught language arts and social studies in New Orleans, Louisiana. After a few years, I decided to pursue my dream and become a school librarian. So, I went back to school and became a middle school librarian in a New Orleans public school setting. Recently, I've relocated to the Windy City of Chicago and have joined Heinemann-Raintree as library product manager. As library product manager, I oversee several online features such as the Heinemann-Raintree Weed of the Month and the Heinemann-Raintree Ask a Librarian service. I love children's and young adult literature. My life rules are simple: Giggle and smile often, enjoy good friends and good food, and listen to at least one Elvis song each day.


Library, School, or Professional Website:

https://www.heinemannlibrary.com/aal


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  • Mike McQueen January 26, 2012 at 11:43pm

    Greetings J.J,

     

    I'm Mike McQueen, teacher librarian and founder of http://www.GettingBoysToRead.com. Like many school districts, we are in a financial crises. Our school board recently proposed to eliminate ALL 20+ middle school teacher librarians and also cut all 90+ elementary schools to half time. Since we are the biggest district in all of Colorado, we worry this will cause other districts to follow suit.

    We launched an online movement and are going to do our best to put up a good fight. If possible, please visit our Facebook page and "Like" us http://www.facebook.com/SupportSchoolLibraries . Adding a positive comment and sharing with your friends would help our morale as well. The board finalizes the budget soon so your timely support would be greatly appreciated!

    Sincerely,


    Mike McQueen
    Teacher Librarian at McLain HS
    Lakewood, CO

  • Mike McQueen May 27, 2009 at 6:37pm
    Hi J.J.,
    I'm a teacher librarian & recently started a community based blog for getting boys to read - http://GettingBoysToRead.com. Please send me a friend request if you'd like to network, share ideas, and learn more about getting boys to read.

    Sincerely,
    Mike McQueen

    LET'S NETWORK HERE TOO (request me as a friend):
    My FACEBOOK Profile
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  • Barbara Jansen February 17, 2008 at 4:17am
    Your avatar is awesome! Is that really you? Who drew it?
  • Tracy Poelzer June 29, 2007 at 1:27pm
    Hi J.J. Love your avatar! Are you the artist, or did a student do the caricature for you? It's pretty cool!

    It sounds like you've been doing some exciting things career-wise. How did you get involved with Heinemann-Raintree?
  • Shonda Brisco May 24, 2007 at 2:44pm
    Hi, J.J.!

    I haven't heard from you in a while! It's great to find you again!!
  • Donna Baumbach May 21, 2007 at 12:09pm
    Hello, Current Weed-of-the-Month maintainer, from one of the former Weed-of-the-Month maintainers!

    -djb
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