Joan Enders, Education & Research Consulting

Joan's Resume

M. Joan Enders
  
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.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
  •  “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
​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
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