Congratulations Kathleen Oaster, October Rosen Publishing Ohio School Librarian of the Month!

Congratulations, Kathleen Oaster, school library media specialist at Tecumseh Middle School, Tecumseh Local School District. Kathleen is the Rosen Publishing Ohio School Librarian of the Month - October.

The Career Cafe’s goal is to introduce middle school students to career opportunities through the local Career Technology Center. Kathleen offers students an opportunity during their study halls to learn about a variety of career opportunities.  The careers the students have learned about so far are: automotive, aviation, cosmetology, criminal justice, education, engineering, and medical dental.  While participating the students in a fun activity.  For example, during the month-long automotive program students built and raced lego race cars with the goal of building the fastest car. Superintendent Paula Crew praised the Career Cafe as “a unique opportunity for our students to explore a variety of career paths.”  What makes this program even more exciting is that Kathleen and the middle school guidance counselor, Mrs. Skaggs, collaborated to bring the Career Cafe into being.

The 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 Kathleen!