Deborah Handler Email & Phone Number

River Trail School

Morton Grove, Il

Responsible for the design and maintenance of the school’s website, including a library webpage;Provided fixed-scheduled preparation periods for grades kindergarten through five;Led professional development for staff and parents on use of library resources while promoting literacy; andOrganized bi-annual Scholastic book fair to raise funds for library materials and books.

Designed and maintained the school’s website, including a library webpage;Active member of the school’s Instructional Leadership Team;Provided fixed-scheduled preparation periods for grades kindergarten through eight;Applied for and received $45,000 in grants for new technology and books;Provided professional development to staff and parents on use of library resources while promoting literacy; andAnnually collaborated with public librarian to raise community awareness of library resources. Developed a flexible schedule to collaborate with teachers to integrate information skills and technology into curriculum;Provided fixed-schedule library preparation periods for grades kindergarten through second; Successfully completed the 2004 – 2009 Chicago Public Schools Matching Grant and ordered over $66,000 of new material for the library;Helped teachers and students select appropriate reading materials based on Striving Readers criteria for grades six, seven, and eight;Provided professional development to staff on the use of technology to enhance instruction;Responsible for holding yearly Scholastic Book Fairs; andDeveloped and organized annual “Family Read Nights” to raise awareness of library’s purpose and promote literacy.

Master Of Library & Information Science (Mlis), Library And Information Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching