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Hometown:: Cambridge, New York

Name of Your School / Library / Organization:: I was born and raised in Upstate New York. I obtained my teaching certificate from Pattsburgh State University and then after getting married traveled to North Carolina where I began teaching first grade in the public school system at the age of 30. I know, a late bloomer, but I worked as a Director of several large daycares so that I could have my own children with me while they were little.While teaching first grade in Morganton, NC I was approached by our then Librarian to take over her position. I had never considered being a librarian but I thought, "I love books", so I gave it a try.I worked on my Master's for 2 years and then my family moved to Maine where they did not have certified librarians in the public schools, so it was back to teaching first grade which I loved too! :) Two years ago my two children and I moved here to Texas, where while looking for a house to buy was told that they were hiring a librarian in Magnoilia. It brought back such fond memories of a dream I thought was lost. I was hired and now am working once again on my Master's degree in Library Science. I had to start all over again, but so far I would say that the hard work is paying off. I love my school, the staff and the wonderful children I serve.

Library, School, or Professional Website:: http://txschoollibrarians.ning.com/profile/MaryPetteys

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At 8:15am on February 1, 2012, Mike McQueen said…: Greetings Mary,

I'm Mike McQueen, teacher librarian and founder of http://www.GettingBoysToRead.com. Like many school districts, we are in a financial crises. Our school board recently proposed to eliminate ALL 20+ middle school teacher librarians and also cut all 90+ elementary schools to half time. Since we are the biggest district in all of Colorado, we worry this will cause other districts to follow suit. We launched an online movement and are going to do our best to put up a good fight.

If possible, please visit our Facebook page and "Like" us http://www.facebook.com/SupportSchoolLibraries . Adding a positive comment and sharing with your friends would help our morale as well. The board finalizes the budget soon so your timely support would be greatly appreciated!

Sincerely,

Mike McQueen

Teacher Librarian at McLain HS

Lakewood, CO

At 7:19am on May 27, 2009, Mike McQueen said…: Hi Mary,

I'm a teacher librarian & recently started a community based blog for getting boys to read - http://GettingBoysToRead.com. Please send me a friend request if you'd like to network, share ideas, and learn more about getting boys to read.

Sincerely,
Mike McQueen

LET'S NETWORK HERE TOO (request me as a friend):
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At 9:03pm on September 25, 2008, Amy King said…: I love the "Shelf Elf" costume! I just introduced him to my library and the kids love him!

At 12:37am on June 23, 2008, Naveed Ahmad said…: Welcome!!

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