Sue Howard

Sue N. (Spencer) Howard

Credentials:

Professional Work Experience

Library Media Specialist

Georgia Avenue Elementary 2005-

Memphis City Schools

Memphis, TN

Library Media Specialist 1985-2005

Memphis City Schools

http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/locke.es/locke.htm

Memphis, Tennessee

Locke Elementary

Library Media Specialist 1983-1985

Computer Instructor

Memphis City Schools

Cherokee Elementary

Fourth Grade Teacher 1981-1982

Memphis City Schools

LaRose Elementary

Library Media Specialist 1980-1981

Memphis City Schools

Hollywood Elementary

Second Grade Teacher (Interim) 1979-1980

Memphis City Schools

Grahamwood Elementary

Library Media Specialist (Interim) 1978-1979)

Memphis City Schools

Scenic Hills Elementary

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Education

Postgraduate Work (+45) 1987

Memphis State

Memphis, Tennessee

Certification in Administration and Supervision 1986

Memphis State

Memphis, Tennessee

MS in Business Education (BUEd) 1983

Memphis State

Memphis, Tennessee

Library Science Masters Credit (+31) 1982

Memphis State

Memphis, Tennessee

BS in Elementary Education (K-9) 1977

Minor in Library Science (K-12)

Memphis State

Memphis, Tennessee

Computer Training-Computer Languages & Programming--1964-1965

Trenton , New Jersey (Temple University)

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Selected Activities & Memberships

Tennessee Department of Education--Teachers Study Council
Memphis City Schools-School Leadership Council, Faculty Representative, Past Adopt-s-School Coordinator
Storyteller--Memphis in May, Arts in the Park, Schools, Churches, Agencies, Music & Cultural Heritage Festival
National Education Association (Library Advocacy Committee), Tennessee Education Association (Professional Rights & Responsibilities Committee & Chair, Instructional & Professional Development Committee, State Leadership Development School), Memphis Education Association (Association Representative,Bargaining Team, Central Area Director-Board of Directors, First Leadership Academy, Peer Assistance Mentor, M-PACE, and various other committees)
Tennessee Reading Association (Presenter), West Tennessee Reading Association (Presenter)
American Library Association (Lippincott Award Committee), Tennessee Library Association (Conference Planning Committee, Volunteer State Book Award Committee, Presenter), Tennessee Association of School Librarians (Information Power Co-Chair)
National Storytelling Network, Tennessee Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling (Secretary & East Area Representative), Memphis Yarnspinners
Delta Phi Epsilon (Secretary)

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Technology

Locke Elementary Technology Trainer 1985-present

(Learning Village, Marco Polo, Claris HomePage, MacIntosh Basics, etc).

Certification

WebPage Design (Claris HomePage, HTML, DreamWeaver) Marco Polo

Computer skills and training are extensive.

Proficient in the following:

Search tools, online databases, etc

Webquests

Digital Cameras

Word Processing-(Microsoft Word, Writing Center, Appleworks, Claris Works)

HTML,Netscape Communicator, Internet Explorer, e-mail, listserv participantion, etc

PowerPoint, Hyperstudio

Databases (Excel)

Inspiration, Timeliner, Print Shop, Print Master, Bannermania

Multi-tasking, scanning (with some editing), etc.

Photoshop Elements

Programming

WebMaster of

Locke Elementary

http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/locke.es/locke.htm

Locke Media Center

http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/locke.es/lockelmc.htm

Tennessee Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling

http://storytelling.012webpages.com

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Workshops/Presentations

Memphis Summer Program--Public Libraries, 2005
Storytelling--North Branch, South Branch, Central, Whitehaven, Poplar-White Station, Parkway Village
Storytelling
Germantown Civic Center
Germantown, TN
Attendees: Public
Dec. 16, 2003

Memphis Music and Heritage Festival Aug. 29-31, 2003

Memphis Central Library--Storytelling
Memphis, TN
November 17 & 23, 2002
Arts in the Park--Storytelling
Memphis, Tennessee
October 27, 2002

Building Partnerships for Learning Utilizing Technology
Technology Conference
Teaching and Learning Academy
Memphis, Tennessee
Attendees: The School Community
Nov. 7 & 8, 2001

Marco Polo Training
University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
October, 2001
Marco Polo Training
Locke Elementary--In-Sevice
Memphis, Tennessee
August 16, 2001

The School Library Media Program: Putting the Pieces Together
Teaching and Learning Academy
Memphis, Tennessee
Attendees: K-12 Library Media Specialists
July 18, 2001

Memphis in May--Storytelling
Memphis, Tennessee
May 18, 2001

Storytelling--Integrating Storytelling Into the Curricula Areas
Early Childhood Conference

Teaching and Learning Academy
Memphis, Tennessee
Attendees: Early Childhood Educator)
March 2, 2001

Storytelling for Teachers and Librarian
Teaching and Learning Academy
Memphis, Tennessee
Attendees: Teachers and Librarians
June 19 & 30, 2000

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Publications

The Dreaded Year End Inventory--April 2005
Footnotes--V.23, No.22--Librarians
Tennessee Association of School Librarians
Reviewer for Linworth Publishing & Foreword Magazine
Book Reviews published in various issues
Reviewer for Coalition for Quality Children's Media
He Is Always With Me--Inspirational Book--2004
Trafford Publishing--www.trafford.org
Sue Spencer Howard

Grandpa's Gift--Children's Book--2004
First Books Publishing--www.1stbooks.com
Sue Spencer Howard
Idama Tells Time--Children's Book--2004
First Books Publishing--www.1stbooks.com
Sue Spencer Howard
The Little Red Rooster--Children's Book--2003
Trafford Publishing www.trafford.org
Sue Spencer Howard

Computerized Reading Programs: A Librarian's Dilemna
The Book Report--Nov./Dec. 2001
Teachers & Librarians

Linworth Publishing

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Community

Juvenile Court Volunteer Probation Officer & District Chief

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Religious Affiliation
Church of the Lord Jesus Christ

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