Avon Heritage’s Kelly Gonzalez is Librarian of the Month

Kelly Gonzalez, Library Media Specialist Avon Heritage Elementary School Avon Local Schools Rosen Ohio School Librarian of the Month February 2022

The Ohio Educational Library Media Association, Ohio’s preeminent professional association for highly effective school librarians and libraries, is pleased to announce that Kelly Gonzalez, Library Media Specialist at Avon Heritage Elementary School of Avon Local Schools is the recipient of the Rosen Publishing Ohio School Librarian of the Month Award, February 2022.

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.

OELMA is pleased to partner with Rosen Publishing for this award. Since its establishment in 1950, Rosen has offered engaging print and digital books on a wide range of topics that are aligned with the curriculum. Rosen is also known for its databases and interactive e-books.

Kelly Gonzalez, as the recipient of this award, will have the opportunity to select a free set of books for the school library from Rosen Publishing Company. She will also be recognized at the 2022 OELMA Conference.

We look forward to visiting OELMA’s Schoology site to read more about Best Practices occurring in libraries across Ohio, including Kelly’s exemplary work in creating Lumos, Library! Festive Light-Up Paper Circuit Cards.

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 accessed here. Contact Gayle Schmuhl with any questions.