Collette J. (Mrs. J in the Library)

New post about using #librarycenters to promote student choice book awards like the @PA_YRCA in PA or @TBABooks in TX. Every U.S. state and most Canadian provinces has one to inspire students to explore new literature during library classes. #tlchat bit.ly/3DrJD8n

@TCEA Thank you for the shout-out! I'm not active here anymore, but if anyone has questions, they can find me at MrsJintheLibrary on other social apps.

Say goodbye to binder chaos—hello, Google Classroom library centers! Mrs. J walks us through setting up digital "centers" for research, reading & makerspace, plus tips for tracking student work and badges. 🏅📚 buff.ly/GMQ8GRK via Mrs J in the Library #librarytwitter #txlchat #googleteacher

@TCEA Thanks for the shout-out! It's an older conference presentation from 2019, so some things have changed since then. If folks have questions, they can reach me on IG and FB at MrsJintheLibrary.

⚡ Student Voice & Choice with Library Centers ⚡ sbee.link/b6cmvj7ey4 via Mrs. J in the Library #librarytwitter #googleteacher

Well, I didn't get a pic with @gerrybrooksprin, but the #iu13etc was still an amazing day. Catching up with former colleagues, sharing tech tips & hacks, & connecting with so many educators in my area. #librarytwitter

@dst6n01 A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle... Still a favorite today! 💜

What book did you read in school that had the biggest impact on you?

What an amazing resource for #STEAM teachers, maker educators, and teacher-librarians! STEM Lending Library from the #IUETC22. #makered #librarytwitter

Hey PA educators! If you're attending #iu13etc on Dec 13th, I'm presenting Short #Makerspace Activities for Classrooms and #SchoolLibraries. And by "short," I mean 20-25 minutes. Hope to see you there! 💜 #PSLAchat #librarytwitter #makered

@EDUwithEmily Louder for those the in back! 🙄

If you’re in my DMs saying I should only be tweeting about the positive aspects of teaching/education in order to increase teacher interest and retention, then you’re part of the problem 😂👍🏻

@EDUwithEmily As someone who recently resigned from K-12 teaching, there's a gleeful delight in speaking up for education and libraries in public. We need more advocates who have worked K-12 ed, but don't anymore!

Some day when I’m not employed by a school and can speak freely, I’ll tell y’all what’s really going on in these buildings. If you think my tweets are controversial now… just wait.

@JenTheLittleOwl It might just take a bit for the algorithm to update for you. I'm still seeing lots of librarians I follow, and I genuinely think and hope #librarytwitter and #tlchat will stick around, even if who's here changes. Also, here's my cat if that helps. 😻🐈‍⬛

What book or books are you grateful for? Is it one from your childhood that impacts you as a reader today, or is it an author/illustrator you recently discovered this year? Share yours in the comments below! #mrsjinthelibrary #tlchat #librarytwitter #elemlib

I’m refusing to accept the narrative that these NAEP scores are a big deal. The last three years have been bonkers & the students lost a few percentage points off an optional test. Everything will be okay.

@CajunMSTeacher Haha...sounds depressing when it's phrased that way, but yes, I resigned from full-time teaching in June, however I'm still working in education. Might go back someday, or might not. Haven't decided yet.

@MrsJintheLib Did you get out?

Show me a teacher and I’ll show you a high-functioning, anxiety-ridden, stressed out ball of exhaustion.

@cuethelibrarian @Scholastic Maybe Beanstack @zoobeanreads would be a good option as a fundraiser instead of selling books?

@jroth080 @PSLA_News @MsMengelRSD Quiet libraries indicate that there's not enough learning going on. 😂

@PSLA_News @MsMengelRSD I can totally relate to this. Our library is fast paced and engaging too. Oh and did I mention not quiet? 😉😜

Every minute counts in the library at #LauersPark! 40 minute classes: Curriculum and instruction, book exchange, and #STEAM stations and projects. (Our elementary schools are Pre-K- 4th.) I teach every student in the building 🥰 The best part! #PSLA #SpotlightLibrarianPSLA

Hey PA librarians! I'm almost finished with the new @PA_YRCA activities for the K-3 list. Make sure you're signed up for my email list to get it for FREE: mrsjinthelibrary.com/email-signup/ @PSLA_News #PSLAchat #PSLA

@LibraryMelle Because the 40-hour work week assumes a spouse who does all the house chores, cooking, & childcare as their primary role. @toddgrooten is right...we're taught to expect ourselves to do twice the work in the same amount of time.

Why does it take so much time and energy to plan, shop for, and prep nutritious foods AND do daily physical activity AND work full-time AND commute AND be expected to sleep for 8(?!) hours AND have time for anything that makes me want to keep doing all this?! 😬😭😬😭

@haleshannon YES!!!!! More #twinkletwinklelittlesmash coming! My daughter was so excited when I showed her this!

@wordsofmento @Scholastic Maybe @ReadathonTM or Beanstack / @zoobeanreads ?