What does a Superhero Teacher-Librarian look like and how do we get there?
Discover innovative strategies to thrive in today’s evolving educational landscape!
Free Open Education Resources
Panelists with Social Media Secrets
Free Pedagogical Tools
Nexus Hub for All Things Library-Related
Librarians, Grab Your Laptops and Get Ready to Dive In-
It’s a Hands-On Day of Growth!
How can a single teacher librarian foster a love of reading, support digital literacy, and create inclusive learning environments in their schools by themselves?
They can’t!
That is where NCCE’s Teacher Librarian Summit can help!
Summit Speakers
Join Shannon Miller, Lia Dossin, and Dr. Sarah Moukhliss as they celebrate your superpowers and equip you with new tools and strategies for your superhero toolbox – all while navigating the challenges of shrinking budgets.
Lia Dossin
Lia Dossin is a member of the All4Ed team supporting the organization’s initiatives focused on digital planning and implementation within the Future Ready Schools® project. Her responsibilities encompass strategic engagement, overseeing outreach and partnership, and the management of programs and grants.
Before her tenure at All4Ed, Lia held significant positions that underscore her deep commitment to education. She served as a teacher librarian and technology integration specialist at an elementary school, where she played a crucial role in bridging the gap between traditional education and cutting-edge technology.
Lia’s expertise extends to the field of educational technology as well. She was the manager of online community and technology for the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), where she was responsible for managing technical aspects and content development across SETDA’s online properties. Additionally, she held the position of senior manager at PBS Education, where she oversaw online facilitation and community initiatives.
Dr. Sarah Moukhliss
Dr. Sarah Moukhliss, a Florida resident, is proud of her 23 years of professional experience, primarily in education, spanning public libraries, K-12 school libraries, and academia. Holding degrees from The Ohio State University, Kent State University (MLS), Drexel University, Indiana State University, and the University of West Florida, including a doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction. Moukhliss’s dissertation investigated the methods employed by school librarians to instruct students labeled as at-risk on using library technologies. Moukhliss excels in student-centered pedagogy. She specializes in designing online courses for library research skills and information literacy. Moukhliss supports faculty in locating Open Education Resources, conducts research consultations for all levels, and instructs nursing doctoral candidates in research strategies. She co-authored a peer-reviewed article on a quality assurance tool for library guide design that she created (LGAS rubric) and regularly presents at conferences on online course design, quality assurance, and OER advocacy. Moukhliss contributes to Florida’s Textbook Affordability and OER Standing Committee and the FLVC Florida OER Summit Planning Committee. She has led her university in trialing and implementing LinkedIn Learning and she currently is a member of her university’s badging steering committee. Her educational expertise ranges from K-8 library media skills to innovative pedagogical strategies for college-level online learning content creation. Dr. Moukhliss completed the ACLU OER bootcamp. Additionally, she is certified in Quality Matters 7th Edition and is currently working through Microsoft credentials.
Shannon Miller
Shannon serves as the K-12 district teacher librarian and innovation director at Van Meter Community School District in Iowa. She is also the Future Ready Librarians Spokesperson working with the Alliance of Excellent Education in Washington DC. Shannon is an avid blogger at, The Library Voice, writing, speaking and consulting on librarianship, education and students around the world.
Shannon McClintock Miller is an international speaker, consultant and author who has a passion for education, librarianship, advocacy, technology, social media and making a difference in the world and lives of others, especially children.
Shannon serves as the K-12 district teacher librarian and innovation director at Van Meter Community School District in Iowa. She is also the Future Ready Librarians Spokesperson working with the Alliance of Excellent Education in Washington DC. Shannon is an avid blogger at, The Library Voice, writing, speaking and consulting on librarianship, education and students around the world. She is also the author of several children’s and professional books including Sonia’s Digital World coming out in June 2023 with Capstone and ISTE.
And her most favorite role of all….proud mom of 3 amazing kids and lucky wife of Eric’s.
Superpowered Libraries: Maximizing Impact with Limited Resources
Librarians and library staff are the unsung superheroes of their schools, constantly adapting and innovating to inspire young learners despite flat or shrinking budgets. This workshop celebrates your superpowers and equips you with more tools to amplify your impact.
Rooted in the Future Ready Librarians® Framework, we’ll explore how the eight key strands—Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction, Collaborative Leadership, and Community Partnerships—can guide you in maximizing your library’s value and relevance.
Here’s what’s in store:
- Open Educational Resources (OER): Discover a wealth of free, high-quality resources to expand your library’s offerings.
- Social Media Super Skills: Hear from panelists who’ve mastered the art of leveraging social media to connect with authors, publishers, and free educational materials.
- Free and Low-Cost Ed-Tech Tools: Boost your library’s tech game with tools to enhance presentations, build interactive webpages, create dynamic library guides, and design engaging worksheets.
- The Nexus Hub Experience: During breaks and lunch, dive into all things library-related, from interactive exhibits to networking opportunities.
By combining the Future Ready Librarian Framework with practical strategies, this conference ensures you leave inspired, connected, and ready to take your superhero game to the next level!