Meet CSLA VP of Professional Development Sara Smith

 We would like to introduce VP of Professional Development Sara Smith

Meet Sara

I have been the Teacher Librarian at Sanger High for seven years, and it has been the best job I've ever had.  I get to hang out with books, help all of my colleagues with resources and tech skills, and meet every student on campus.  I have a huge passion for graphic novels, which is evident by the major collection I've curated on my campus. I also read and review graphic novels on my blog, www.graphiclibrary.org.  Other than reading, I enjoy watching HGTV too much, and snuggling with any of my 3 cats.

Vision for CSLA

I want the Professional Development office to encompass a year-long plan with workshops, webinars, and other learning opportunities to benefit our members.  My plan is to have 1-2 webinars a month, 1 workshop, and a playdate.  Playdates are a new learning opportunity President Lisa Bishop had envisioned where members can come and play with a tool, talk about a concept, and just have a low-stakes opportunity to try things out.

Why did you join CSLA?

The biggest reason to join is the networking with other professionals.  I am the only Teacher Librarian in my district at a site, so I don't get a lot of collaboration opportunities other than through the people I know from going to CSLA events.  I now have friends up and down the state of California who I can reach out to and discuss issues or collaborate with.  

Follow Sara

@sm_wordsmith - Twitter