Leadership & Professional Practice
Leadership Snapshot
I see instructional leadership as shared work. In my role as Library Media Specialist, I build systems, partnerships, and supports that help teachers teach well and students learn with confidence. The library functions as an instructional space where clarity, collaboration, and high expectations are consistent.
What This Looks Like Day to Day
Instructional leadership in the library shows up in practical, consistent ways.
Collaborating with teachers to plan lessons, projects, and research experiences aligned to classroom instruction
Supporting curriculum implementation through resource curation, co-planning, and instructional design
Partnering with ELL staff to ensure multilingual learners have access to grade-level content
Creating instructional supports that reduce barriers while maintaining high expectations
Designing and facilitating professional learning focused on student engagement and instructional clarity
Instructional Leadership in Action
Collaborative Partnership Example
Instructional leadership also shows up through partnerships beyond the library. Collaboration with the ELL department reflects intentional collection development, inclusive programming, and instruction grounded in student need. These partnerships ensure the library functions as an instructional space where all students feel supported and able to engage fully in learning.
REAL in the Library
REAL expectations shape how leadership shows up in daily practice in the library. As a shared learning space serving all students and staff, the library operates with clear norms that support respect, engagement, accountability, and leadership.
Respect is established through consistent expectations and routines that create a calm, inclusive environment. Students are taught how to navigate the space, collaborate with peers, and use resources responsibly. When challenges arise, I address them with clarity and fairness, preserving student dignity while maintaining high expectations.
Engagement is supported through intentional instructional design and programming that reflect student interests, academic needs, and cultural relevance. Students are encouraged to participate actively in learning experiences, take ownership of their work, and make meaningful contributions to the library community.
Accountability is built through shared responsibility for the space and its systems. Students understand expectations for behavior, materials, and learning tasks, and they are supported in meeting those expectations through clear communication and consistent follow-through.
Leadership is developed by giving students real responsibility and voice. Library aides, student leaders, and collaborative projects offer students opportunities to practice decision-making, problem-solving, and teamwork. These structures reinforce the library as a space where students learn not only content, but also how to lead with respect and purpose.