ABOUT US

Angela has taught in a variety of educational settings throughout her career. She began as an instructor at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, where she educated the public on a wide range of marine science topics. Angela later transitioned to the classroom as a middle school social studies teacher before discovering her passion for school librarianship. Since 2005, she has served as a Teacher Librarian, supporting students and educators through literacy, inquiry-based learning, technology integration, and innovative library programs. She is committed to helping students become lifelong readers, learners, and critical thinkers while fostering libraries as welcoming hubs for learning and community.

Amelia began as a library paraprofessional in 1997.  Since then, she has worked as a Library Specialist in three districts, and as a librarian for academic and public libraries.   She  applies the skills and knowledge from previously running a bookstore to promoting libraries and literacies in public schools.  Currently, she is on assignment for her district.  Her passion is combining technology and literacies to create experiences that draw students into reading and learning, while nurturing their curiosity as independent thinkers. 

Christine began her library journey in the public libraries of the Inland Empire where she fell in love with the profession enough to get herself educated with an M.L.I.S. Since then she has been a school librarian at a public high school and an academic librarian at a university. She felt led to move to Thailand and work internationally and is now the secondary librarian at an international school in Chiang Mai. She is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming and active library space for students and staff, fostering learning, creativity and belonging.  

Jenann comes from a family of educators; her dad was a college professor and her mom was a librarian. She earned degrees in Journalism, Literature, and Writing and Speaking before getting her teaching credential and then teaching high school English and Journalism for many years in the Palm Springs area. Inspired by her love of helping students discover the joy of learning, she went on to complete a Master’s in Library and Information Science. Jenann currently serves as a Teacher Librarian in the San Bernardino area, where she enjoys fostering curiosity and a passion for knowledge in all its forms.

Jennifer began her library career as a public library page and has been passionate about libraries ever since. She holds a Bachelor’s in English, a Master’s in Data Science, and will graduate from SJSU with a MLIS in May 2027. After working in the Riverside and San Bernardino County public library systems, she transitioned to school libraries. Since 2017, she has served Moreno Valley middle school students, where she strives to create a welcoming, safe environment where every student feels supported and can thrive. 

Claudia’s education journey began as an elementary teacher at Redwood Elementary in Fontana California. She found her love in the library and earned her Masters of Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. She has been the Coordinator of Library Services for Fontana Unified School District for 20 years. Claudia is also a proud Lilead Fellow through the Lilead Project; an organization dedicated to the study, support and the building of strong school library leaders.