Mandy R. Peterson

Specializing in empowering thinkers, creators, and responsible consumers

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Schuyler Central High School                                                                                       Mandy R. Peterson
401 Adam Street                                                                                                            3006 22nd Street
Schuyler, Nebraska 68661                                                                                           Columbus, Nebraska 68601
​(402)-352-2421 x248                                                                                                   (402)-270-9314
mandy.peterson@schuylercommunityschools.org                                                    petersonmandy81@gmail.com
sites.google.com/schuylercommunityschools.org/schslib/home                              TheNonStopLibrarian.com
Twitter: @LibSCHS                                                                                                        Twitter: @mandyrpeterson
Facebook: SCHS Library                                                            
Instagram: @libraryschs
EDUCATION:    ​     

Masters in Elementary Education, School Library concentration, May 2016, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Grade point average 4.0 with 4.0 standard
  • Combination internet and on-campus program

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, May 2005, Baptist Bible College, Springfield, Missouri

Bachelor of Science in Missions, May 2003, Baptist Bible College, Springfield, Missouri

EXPERIENCE:         

9-12 Library Media Specialist, Schuyler Central High School, August 2014 to present
  • Serving on High School Technology Committee, District Library Committee, High School Digital Leadership Team, High School Language Arts Committee, and sponsor of Student Council
  • Provide reader’s advisory and reference services
  • Minor technology assistance with iPads, Mac computers, and digital projectors
  • Increased student library usage by 326% from August 2014 to May 2019
  • Increased library item circulation by 344% as the librarian at Schuyler Central High School
  • Increased collaboration with 40% of teachers designing student-centered learning experiences
  • Used Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to interact with stakeholders, patrons, other school libraries, publishing companies, and authors

5th Grade Classroom Teacher, Schuyler Elementary School, Schuyler, NE, August 2013 to May 2014
  • Served on Elementary Technology Committee, Elementary High Ability Learners Planning Committee, Science Curricular Committee, and LAN-MAN

4th Grade Classroom Teacher, Schuyler Elementary School, Schuyler, NE, August 2011 to June 2013
  • Served on Middle School and Elementary School Technology Committees, Math Curricular Committee, LAN-MAN, and School Improvement Steering Committee

7th and 8th Grade Self-Contained Classroom, K-8 Physical Education, and 5-8 Computer Applications, Richland Elementary School, Richland, NE, August 2006 to June 2011
  • Served on the District School Improvement Steering Committee and LAN-MAN
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:
  • 2018-2019 Nebraska School Librarians Association Treasurer recognition
  • 2016-2018 Nebraska School Librarians Association Board Member recognition
  • 2016-2017 Staff Member of the Year award - Schuyler Central High School

SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION:
Nebraska School Librarians Association Executive Secretary, 2019 to present
           Maintain membership records and historical records for our state organization
           Update organization social media and website regularly
           Assist the President and committees as needed
           Advocacy for librarians across the state of Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Education Future Ready Librarians Committee, 2018 to present
Nebraska Department of Education Future Ready Council, 2018 to present
        Nebraska School Librarians Association treasurer, 2018 to 2019
            Additions to duties:
                 Managing finances for our state organization
                 Assist in planning, presenting, and executing professional development for school librarians across the state
        Nebraska School Librarians Association board member, 2016 to 2018
            Managing NSLA social media sites (Twitter and Facebook)
            Assist in information gathering and decision making
            Assist in planning statewide conferences
            Advocacy for librarians on a state level
       Schuyler Education Association secretary/treasurer, 2016 to 2019
           Managing SEA social media sites (Twitter and Facebook)
           Managing finances for our local organization
           Keep accurate agendas and minutes from all meetings
           Update membership information
           Assist in member concerns
      Member, ALA - American Library Association, 2016 to present
      Member, AASL – American Association for School Librarians, 2016 to present
      Member, NSLA - Nebraska School Librarians Association, 2015 to present
SKILLS:     

Educational technology support and integration
Collaborating with staff to create and support experiences for learning across the curriculum
Curriculum knowledge and standards knowledge across grade levels
Blogging and web page creation experience
Social media management