Congratulations Sheree Crandall, November Rosen Publishing Ohio School Librarian of the Month!

The OELMA Awards Committee is pleased to announce that Sheree Crandall has been selected as the Rosen Publishing Ohio School Librarian of the Month, November 2024.

The Ohio School Librarian of the Month recognizes OELMA members who design, develop, and implement collaborative lessons and/or programming to promote student learning.  Sheree will have the opportunity to select and receive a free set of books from Rosen Publishing for the school library. 

Established in 1950, the Rosen Publishing Group offers engaging print and digital books on a wide range of topics that are aligned with the curriculum. Rosen is also known for databases and interactive e-books.  

Sheree's collaborative lesson, Career Day at Portsmouth West Middle School, will become part of OELMA’s bank of best practices to be shared with educators across the state.  She will also be recognized at the annual 2025 OELMA Conference. 

OELMA's Rosen Publishing Ohio School Librarian of the Month recognizes one school librarian a month who designs, develops, and implements a collaborative lesson plan and/or programming that empowers student learning. This award spotlights the importance of both the school library community and librarian and the pivotal role each plays in transforming learning throughout students’ K-12 education.

Consider nominating yourself or another OELMA Library Media Specialist to be considered for Rosen Ohio School Librarian of the month!  The Rosen award nomination form can be accessedunder the Professional Recognition tab. Contact Susan Yutzey (oelma.awards@gmail.com) with any questions.

Congratulations, Sheree!