Mallory Goetz

Mallory Goetz - Teacher-Librarian

My Librarian Philosophy

I believe…

               …every student can achieve success.

               …every student, regardless of race, background, socio-economic status, gender, orientation, or language,

                  deserves a safe and welcoming place to learn.

               …instruction tempered with humor invites a love of learning.

               …the library is the heart of a school.

               …libraries should be spaces where students want to come to learn, research, check out materials, get help on

                  projects, have a place to study, gather and collaborate.

               …in creating a welcoming library space, filling it with quality materials, maintaining those materials, and keeping

                   up with technological innovations

               …in creating lifelong learners.

               …that high energy, enthusiasm, and authentic passion for learning engages students.

               …in collaboration—between school staff and between students.

               …all students deserve teachers who actively seek new modes of instruction and who search for ways to

                  effectively teach each individual student.

               …reading can open new worlds and perspectives to the reader.

               …in connecting students to engaging materials that push them forward in their learning.

               …bringing in perspectives from around the world creates more complete knowledge.

               …art, music, theatre, and technology are a wonderful compliment to core subjects and expose students to 

                  culture they may not have the opportunity to see otherwise.

               …reading, writing, speaking, and information gathering skills are the foundation of all other learning.

               …good organizational skills help students and teachers succeed.

               …critical thinking skills must be developed and nurtured.

               …each student has a valuable story to share.

…in changing lives for the better, one student at a time.