Certified Library Learning Commons in cobb

The number of Library Learning Commons Certified schools ​continues to grow!
Pictured center: Brad Cohen , Assistant Principal, ..... and Mary Elizabeth Nelson, Library Media Specialist,...... Surrounded by students who love the Addison Library Learning Commons.


​May 2019
Addison Elementary School

"The MakerSpace was the most impressive maker service I have seen to date in Cobb.  The plan, philosophy, and follow through with the students was something that should be shared not only in Cobb but nationally.”  

~Library Learning Commons Advisory Board Member


April 2019
Mt. Bethel Elementary School

“Mrs. Kindschy has clearly changed the face and character of the Mt. Bethel library media center. She provides services that cover traditional needs of students and teacher as well as services that totally support the Ask/Think/Create theme.”  

~Library Learning Commons Advisory Board Member
Pictured center: Heather Kindschy, Library Media Specialist,...... Surrounded by students who love the Mt. Bethel Library Learning Commons.
Pictured Left to Right: Anita Foster, Library Media Specialist, Awtrey Middle School students, and ....
April 2019
Awtrey Middle School

“The Library Learning Commons space that Ms. Foster has developed and nurtured is exemplary and a true example of school leadership in its highest form. Not only has Ms. Foster created a space that both students and teachers WANT to visit and spend time in, she's provided a critical template for what is possible in collaborative learning for any school.”  

~Library Learning Commons Advisory Board Member
April 2019
Murdock Elementary School

“I appreciate how Ms. Speir has touched on all modalities of students in her Learning Commons program.  She provides reading activities, technology opportunities, learning centers, just to name a few.”  

"The resources that Ms. Speir provides to her students are vast and eclectic.  She notes that it is important for her students to not only understand the 21st century skills via online resources but also they experience the feeling and usefulness of a physical resource."

~Library Learning Commons Advisory Board Members
Pictured Left to Right: Brenda Speir, Library Media Specialist,  and ....
Pictured left to right: Sunhae Kim, Library Media Parapro, John Chandler, Assistant Principal; students who love the Garrett Library Learning Commons; Karii Zimmerman, Library Media Specialist; Kimberly Hunter, Principal

April 2019
Garrett Middle School

“Mrs. Zimmerman has done an excellent job of making her program indispensable to students and colleagues alike.  I was impressed with her physical use of space, the genrefication and color coding to help guide students to books that will most engage them, and the way she collaborates with her fellow teachers and administrators.”  

~Library Learning Commons Advisory Board Member

March 2019
Acworth Elementary School

“I love how Mrs. Clay has carved out intentional spaces to fit the needs of her school. I especially love the video production room, because she's right: students need a quiet place, free from interruptions to record quality video. I also love the MakerSpace area she's created. It shows that you don't need a designated room for something like that. You can work with what you have to provide that environment for you students.”

~Library Learning Commons Advisory Board Member
Pictured left to right: Peggy Clay, Library Media Specialist; Holly Frilot, Supervisor of Library Media Education; Bertha Nelson, Principal; Sandy Blake, Library Media Parapro
Pictured left to right: Holly Frilot, Supervisor of Library Media Education; Melissa, Faklaris, Assistant Principal, Kim Frey, Library Media Parapro, Ashley Sherman, Library Media Specialist; Jason Cathey, Principal


March 2019
Frey Elementary School

“It is wonderful to see administration and media personnel on the same page and watch them work together to provide the best possible "world" for students. It is obvious that Frey Elementary benefits from such a combination. Ashley has developed a learning commons that reaches the entire school, and students experience success because of her efforts.”

~Library Learning Commons Advisory Board Member

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February 2019
McClure Middle School

"Cara's program is definitely outstanding. This was especially evident in her design of her intentional spaces and the "extras" she has developed to increase student involvement...she has total student buy-in as she involves students in so many aspects of her program...an exemplary model for LLC Certification."

~Library Learning Commons Advisory Board Member
Pictured left to right: Holly Frilot, Supervisor of Library Media Education; Cara Harpin, Library Media Specialist, Susan Chambless, Library Media Parapro; Dana Carlton, Principal
Pictured left to right: Karen Carstens, Principal; Holly Frilot, Supervisor of Library Media Education; Kathy Porter, library media parapro; Joanne Bates, library media specialist
Congratulations to Tritt Elementary School! They are the first to earn Library Learning Commons Certification! 

With the leadership of Joanne Bates, the library media specialist, the support of the library media parapro, Kathy Porter, the guidance of the principal, Karen Carstens, and the collaborative efforts of the teachers and staff, Tritt has shown a vision and commitment to 21st century learning and future-ready education. Their dedication to the library media program in three areas - services, resources, and intentional spaces - has had a tremendous impact on the teaching and learning at Tritt, and will for years to come.

Congratulations to Tritt ES - the first to earn Library Learning Commons Certification! 
Cobb Schools Awards Tritt Elementary School the First Library Learning Commons Certification in the Nation
​January 2019
CobbCast article
East Cobb News article
Marietta Daily Journal article