AASL 2009 Elections
Michelle Kowalsky
SPVS Chair-Elect
Degrees and Certifications
Pepperdine University, ABD, Educational Technology/Libraries, 2008; William Paterson University, MA, English, 2004; National Board Certified Teacher, NBCT of Library Media, 2002; Montclair State University, MA, Administration & Supervision, 1999; Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, MLS, 1996; Montclair State University, BA, English, 1991.
Current Position
Assistant Professor & Coordinator, SLMS Program, William Paterson University, 2008-present; Reference Librarian, Adjunct, and Curriculum Materials Librarian, William Paterson University, 1999-Present.
Previous Positions
SLMS Instructor, Part-Time, SCILS/Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 2005-07; Library Director, Whippany Park High School, 2002-07; Library Media Specialist, Wayne Board of Education, 1997-2002; Upper School/Middle School Librarian, Dwight-Englewood School, 1996-97; Indexer/Abstracter, Aventis Pharmaceuticals/Hoerscht Marion Roussel, 1995-97; Children's Librarian & Reference Librarian Substitute, Wayne Public Library, 1993-95; English & ESL Instructor, Passaic County Community College, 1991-93.
ALA Activities
LITA: Member, Assessment & Research Committee, 2008-Present; AASL: Founding Member & Editor, Blog Editorial Board, 2005-Present; AASL: Chair, NBPTS Committee, 2005-07; LITA: Member & Occasional Blogger, Emerging Technologies, 2005-07; ALA: Annual Meeting, DC, Conference Presenter, 2007; ACRL: National Conference, Baltimore, Presenter, 2007; LITA: Volunteer, Education Committee, 2007; LITA: Member, Emerging Technologies, 2006; AASL: Participant, Fall Forum, 2006; ACRL: Member, EBSS; ALA: Member, YALSA; AASL: Member, ELMSS; ACRL: Member, Distance Learning SIG; ACRL: Member, Instruction Section; ALA: Member, Library Research Round Table.
Offices Held in State & Regional Library and Other Associations
AERA, American Educ. Research Assoc: Communications Officer, REISL SIG, 2007-Present; WPU College of Education: Workshop Leader, Professional Development, 2007-Present; EERA Eastern Educ. Research Assoc: Regional Representative, 2006-Present; NBPTS & ETS: Benchmarking/Assessment Center, National Content Expert, 2005-Present; AoIR Assoc of Internet Researchers: Member, Publications & Membership Teams, 2005-Present; EIRC: Site Supervisor & Mentor, National Board NBPTS Support Provider, 2004-Present; New Jersey State Library: Project Leader, NJYAC Book Evaluation, 2005-07; NJASL New Jersey Assoc of School Librarians: Chair, Technology Committee, 2004-06; HRLC Highlands Regional Library Cooperative: Founding Chair, Youth Services Committee, 2004-06; HRLC Highlands Regional Library Cooperative: Member, Information Services Committee, 2002-05; AERA: Charter Member, ARVEL SIG, 2007; AERA: Proposal Reviewer, Division C, SIG TACTL, SIG TICL, SIG-IT, QUAL SIG, 2006.
Statement
Michelle Kowalsky is assistant professor and coordinator of the school library media program at William Paterson University, a NCATE/AASL nationally recognized SLMS preparation program. Her main interest is in technology for teaching and learning in the library media center, and the ways in which we can encourage our SLMS peers to stay current. Previously, Michelle was a public school SLMS and English teacher for 15 years, and has worked as an adjunct and reference librarian at the college level. She is also a current NBCT of Library Media, and has served in numerous leadership roles among her peers, both on the job and in professional organizations. If elected chair of the Supervisors Section, Michelle will encourage coordination with other AASL sections, identification of learning opportunities for members in the areas of leadership and management, and assistance in communicating the new AASL Learning Standards and Guidelines to SLMSs around the country.
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