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The South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) is offering a special professional development opportunity for school librarians who have been in the field for five years or less. This year-long program will begin with an introductory session at the 2024 SCASL conference and will conclude with the pre-conference held at the 2025 SCASL conference in March. You will have an opportunity to meet and collaborate with new and experienced librarians in South Carolina, SCASL Board members, and join networks in your area of the state affiliated with SCASL. You will learn more about being a leader in your school and district. You will also learn what SCASL is, what we do, and how you can be an active part of the organization.
You must be new to the profession not just new to your position.
Requirements for Participants
Participate in regularly scheduled meetings.
Choose a leadership activity following the program:
- Serve on a SCASL committee
- Present at the annual conference
- Assist in guiding next emerging leader group
- Other approved (Examples: design a webinar, plan a district/regional training, organize an EdCamp, etc)
Application Process
Application Form *
Recommendation *
Applications are due December 31, 2023. Those accepted into the program will be notified by January 31, 2024.
Minimum Criteria
- School Librarian with fewer than 5 years in the profession.
- Have or be in the process of obtaining a Masters in Library Science.
- Ability to attend the 2024 SCASL conference & the 2025 SCASL conference for a pre-conference session.
- Ability to work virtually in-between the two conferences.
- Willingness to serve at district, region, or state level upon completion of the program.
Email Katherine Malmquist at [email protected] if you have any questions.
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Class of 2023
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Jennifer Beaver
Berkeley County/Westview Elementary School
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Cassondra Owens Moore
Oconee County/Seneca Middle School
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Michelle Philipp
Greenville County/Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
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Anna Barker
Laurens 55/Sanders Middle School
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Caroline Sanders
Richland One/St. Andrews Middle School
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Class of 2022
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Emily Baccomo
Kershaw County / Lugoff - Elgin Middle School
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Shanna Hunt
Dillon County / Lake View High School
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Tina Hurley
Joanna-Woodson Elementary
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Claudia John
Laurens 55 / Hickory Tavern Elementary & Middle School
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Season Johnson
Clarendon 3 / East Clarendon Middle/High School
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Aria V King
Richland District 2 / Windsor Elementary School
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Laura E Matthews
Darlington County / Darlington High School
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Amy McMichael
Rock Hill / Dutchman Creek Middle School
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Megan Minchener
Charleston County / Frierson Elementary School
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Kristi Newsome
Saluda County /
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Lara Walker Russell
Charleston County / School of the Arts
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Zakarie Schmidt
Beaufort County / Hilton Head Island Elementary
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Mary Staley
Richland One / Hopkins Elementary School
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Priscilla Summerford
Aiken County / A L Corbett Middle
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Class of 2021
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Deidre Ables
Anderson County / West Pelzer Elementary School
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Tiffany Anderson
Charleston County / Mt. Pleasant Academy
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Libby Egan
Fort Mill / Tega Cay Elementary
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Jessica Ellibee
Florence County / Lake City Early Childhood Center of the Arts
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Amber McCoy
Sumter County / Lakewood High School
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Mary Anne Mouthaan
Charleston County / Oakland Elementary
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Melissa Rickmon
Fort Mill / Sugar Creek Elementary
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Eileen Seren
Fort Mill / Fort Mill Elementary
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Brenda Stephens
Greenville County / Christ Church Episcopal School
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Mary Katherine Sylar
Georgetown County / Rosemary Middle School
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Stephanie Yancey
Horry County / Myrtle Beach High School
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Class of 2020
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April Bates
Fort Mill / Fort Mill High School
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Lindsay Beaman
Anderson One / Mauldin High School
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Heather Peters
Barnwell / Guinyard-Butler Middle School
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Kelley Rider
Anderson Four / Pendleton High School
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Elizabeth Ryan
Charleston County / Murray-LaSaine Elementary
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Michelle Spires
Laurens County / Gray Court-Owings School
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Mandy Stallard
Greenville County / Sue Cleveland Elementary School
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Joanna Watkins
Anderson One / Palmetto High School
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