Introduction

Do you ever look at your life and think, how did I get here? What am I doing?  I do.  Often. Today I find myself embarking on a path that will lead me to my third career as a school librarian.  Many things have led me this direction, but the one key thing that got me to this point is a love of reading and learning.

During high school, I always loved science, so when the time came, I chose to major in geology.  I got a B.S. in geological sciences from Virginia Tech in 1999.  I didn't know what to do with myself after graduation, and to pursue a career in the sciences, I knew that a Master's degree would be essential.  I headed to Florida State and in 2001, finished my M.S. in Geology. While getting my Master's degree, I had the opportunity to teach undergraduate classes, which happened to be my favorite part about grad school.

My first career was mostly by chance.  I didn't know what I wanted to do.  I got a job working as a geologist for a large environmental consulting firm in May 2001 through a connection with one of my professors.  After five years, I earned my Professional Geologist license. There were many wonderful things about that job, and also many things that just did not fit my lifestyle, particularly after having my two beautiful daughters. 

Nine years later, I knew I needed a change.  I thought back to my time in grad school and realized how much I loved teaching.  We moved our family back to Virginia and I got a job teaching high school Earth Science. 

There are many things I love about being in the classroom with the students, but after four years, I'm feeling a pull to do something different, but related.  One of my personal passions is reading, not just fiction, but all kinds of things.  The library seems like the perfect place to be.  I get to teach, learn, and help foster a love of reading and learning in others.