Joan's Resume
M. Joan Enders
My PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: To improve learning experiences for instructors and learners.
EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT
AWARDS
PUBLICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
AUTHOR EVENT HOSTING
WEB AUTHORING
PERSONAL
My PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: To improve learning experiences for instructors and learners.
EDUCATION
- Masters of Education: Librarianship & Educational Media, Portland State University
- Bachelors of Arts: English & Secondary Education, Brigham Young University
- Ongoing professional recertification
- Certificate of Genealogy, (current study) History, Brigham Young University
EMPLOYMENT
- National Follett Library Technology Trainer, 2015-2018.
- Peer Coach and Technology Resource Teacher for RALHS 2011-2014
- Librarian, R.A. Long High School, Longview, Washington. September 2001-2014
- Library Media Specialist, Monticello Middle School, Longview, Washington. February 1987-June 2001
- District Technology Applications Instructor
- District Follett Destiny end-user troubleshooter
- Library Assistant, Northlake Elementary, 1973-1974.
- Release-Time Seminary Teacher, 1971-1972, 1975-1976.
AWARDS
- LSTA Student Success in the Social Studies CBAs Grant, August 2010
- Peer Coaching Grant, 2009-2011
- LSTA “One Book” Grant, August 2008
- Sustainable Classroom Grant, 2008
- Retired Longview Teachers Assn Grant, 2 awards
- LSTA Library Diversity Grant, June 2002-August 2003
- 3M School Security Grant, 2003
- LSTA Continuing Education Grant, July 2001
- Jordan Fundamentals Grant recipient, Nike Corporation 2000-2001
- Washington State, LSTA Connectivity 2000 grant
- Follett WWC Certified. April 1999, April 2001
- Excellence in Education Grant, Reynolds Metals. 1998.
- Sharon Bates Scholarship, WLMA. 1998.
- Excellence in Education Grant, Reynolds Metals.1997.
- WEA Community Outreach Grant. 1996.
- Sharon Bates Scholarship, WLMA. 1994.
- Frances Henne Award, American Assn of School Librarians. June 1990.
PUBLICATIONS
- Semper Fi. Alpine Books, (upcoming early 2019.
- Evidence is Lacking. Yet I Still Hope. Alpine Books, 2017.
- The Medium, Washington Library Media Assn. Summer 2012.
- EETT online, “Three Easy Pieces:, 2010
- contributor to Curriculum Partner: Redefining the Role of the Library Media Specialistby Carol Kearne, Greenwood Press, 2000.
- The Medium.Washington Library Media Assn. Spring 1999.
- The Medium.Washington Library Media Assn. Fall 1995.
- The Medium. Washington Library Media Assn. Spring 1994.
- The Book Report.Linworth Publishing. May/June 1993.
- “Uses of original sources for World War I Genealogical Research,” Lower Columbia Genealogical Society, Oct 2016.
- “Best School Library Practices.” WLMA Oct 2014.
- “Joshua H. Bates: A Camp Lewis Soldier.” BYU Genealogy and Family History Conference, July 2014.
- “Creating a Joshua H. Bates Experience for Young Adults.” BYU Genealogy and Family History Conference, July 2014.
- “Joshua H. Bates: A Camp Lewis Soldier.” WLMA Conference, Oct 2013.
- “Joshua H. Bates: A Camp Lewis Soldier.” National Conference of Social Studies, Nov 2012.
- "Cultural Diversity in the Library." WLMA, 2003.
- "Desserts & Dewey." NCCE. 2000.
- "Through the Back Door." WLMA Conference. 1997.
- "Teaching Teachers & Other Chilling Tales." OEMA/WLMA Joint Conference. 1995.
- "Students as Storytellers" WLMA Conference. 1993.
- "Beyond the Battle of the Books." WLMA Conference. 1991.
- "Battle of the Books." Washington Communications Conference. 1990.
- "Beyond Bare Bones" WLMA Conference. 1989.
- "Information Skills" WLMA Conference. 1989.
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
- Family Discovery Day Conference Organization, Oct 2015, April 2016.
- WLMA continuous membership since 1987.
- WLMA region chair, 2009-2014.
- WLMA past region positions: telecommunications, chair, membership
- Lower Columbia Review member 1987-2018, Chair from 2009-2014.
AUTHOR EVENT HOSTING
- John Dashney. 1994
- Peg Kehret, 1995
- Susan Beth Pfeffer, 1996
- Michelle Gabrielle, 1998
- William Munos, 2002
- Al Weiner, 2002
- Awele Makeba, 2002
- Gretchen Olson, 2003
- Steven Barnes, 2003
- Terry Brooks, 2004
- Joe Green, 2006
- Jay Asher, 2009
- Chris Crutcher, 2009
- Greg Mortenson, 2011
- Walter Dean Myers, 2012
- Ann Aguirre & Lish McBride, 2013
WEB AUTHORING
- Robert A. Long High School Library Website
http://www.longview.k12.wa.us/ralong/lib/index2011.htm - Bevy of Books Blog
http://bookbevy.wordpress.com/ - Robert A. Long High School Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Robert-A-Long-High-School-Library/240389892650137 - Robert A. Long High School Twitter
https://twitter.com/RALongHSLibrary - Joan Enders, Educational Consultant
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PERSONAL
- Married to Jerry Enders
- Parents of Janene, Jessica and Kimberly
- Grandparents to six grandchildren, two grand-schnauzers, and one grandcat
- Smei-professional genealogist
- Former Family History Center Director, Longview
- Quilter
- Reader
- Writer