Jennifer joined the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) in 2008 as a Library Assistant after graduating from the University of Manitoba with her Bachelor of Education.
She has worked in a number of schools in LRSD and has been at WPC for the past three years. She also spent several summers working with the ASPIRE program to ensure all students enrolled in the program had access to library books and engaging library programming.
Jennifer consistently finds creative ways to promote literacy at WPC. She posts weekly 'Book Talks' on the WPC Library Learning Commons social media accounts, often creating waiting lists for the books featured. The monthly library displays she creates range from humorous and punny to thought-provoking and topical, but they are always engaging for students and staff.
Alongside WPC's Teacher-Librarian, Jenni has helped to plan and coordinate events such as I Love to Read Month, book tastings, and M.Y.R.C.A. club. She has used her technology skills to help create and host activities such as OneNote Escape Rooms, Kahoots, and Quiz Nights. Working collaboratively with classroom teachers, Jennifer has also led novel study groups and run lessons on Blackout Poetry and Book Spine Poetry. Her fellow Library Assistants regularly turn to her for advice troubleshooting the library management system.
Jennifer will be presented her award at the MSLA's Annual General Meeting on May 9.
Information provided by Heather McCorrister
