Certified Library Learning Commons in cobb

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

​The number of Library Learning Commons Certified schools continues to grow!

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