Collaborations & Presentations
I seek opportunities to empower students, staff, and the community to develop a collaborative environment that supports literacy. - W. Pray
Library integration into digital curriculum. Sampling digital books!
Professional Development on Digital Portfolios
Science Fair Research & Inquiry Lessons
Math collaboration to practice practical application
Collaborating with electives: Public Speaking
Collaborating and supporting instructional use of technology with Math
Using picture books to support campus initiatives
Supporting English Language Arts/Reading by developing student authors
Research & Inquiry in the library supporting Texas History project-based learning
Teaching students about digital citizenship and netiquette
Engaging with parents on Literacy Nights & Other Events
Focus: BrainPOP, Newsela, and MackinVIA Digital Library
Presenting library resources to our parent-teacher-student organization!
Provide learning experiences for parents during a counselor-librarian collaboration.
Supporting families in understanding social-emotional learning and emotional intelligence.
Low-tech Makerspace built to support self-awareness, regulation, and social skills.
Teacher Lunch N Learn about Immersive Reader Google Extension
Teacher Lunch & Learn Session on incorporating Flip (formerly Flipgrid) to support student growth.
Sharing in the Region One Community
Sharing about the MackinVIA digital library
Attendees learned how MackinVIA is organized in the administrator console to create book talks and student-led initiatives.
Region One Fall Media Fair
Sharing about the Wakelet Student Ambassador Program and how it optimizes digital learning.⬇️
Sharing how librarians can create a library leadership program for students.
Community Engagement - Virtual Six-Week Series⬇️
I launched a six-week series to educate the community on the basic Google Workspace that teachers and students would be using across the valley in August 2020.
Collaborations in the Lone Star State
The MackinVIA Digital Library enhances student interaction and supports literacy.
ON THE NATIONAL STAGE
Wenndy Pray helped launch this podcast by being the inaugural speaker. Show notes highlight collaboration with administration, supporting teachers, and revitalizing a library program for students.
Learn all about this award-winning program for developing a team of student professionals to support the library program
Three school librarians share research-based data on why encouraging student choice is the best way to get them reading.
SHARING INTERNATIONALLY
International Society of Technology Education (ISTE) Conference
In 2021, I co-presented and shared about using Wakelet to support the 6 Cs: Curation, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Citizenship.
Co-presenter with Deborah Zeman, MLS
Wakelet Community Week 2022
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is an organization for key women educators worldwide.
As web administrator and Technology Committee Chair for my local chapter, Epsilon Upsilon, I shared about cybersecurity, digital citizenship, and other safety tips that are necessary to navigate our social lives in the 21st century.
Members of Epsilon Upsilon learned about email security and phishing, password security, netiquette, and more.
Other Presentations & Collaborations Include:
Texas State Organization - South Coastal Bend Regional Area Workshop
Leading to New Heights Through Communication, 2024
Texas Library Association (TLA) Annual Conference Presenter
Enhancing Customer Service through Emotional Intelligence 2024
Explore TLA Leadership Training 2022
2022 Mackin Booth Presenter: MackinVIA for beginners
Beyond Student Library Aides: Creating Ambassadors for Your Library 2021
“School Library Advocacy in the Days of COVID-19.” TLA Talks Library Professionals Connect, virtual, 2020
“Library Ambassador Customer Service Program.” Texas Association of School Librarians, webinar, 2019.
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International - 2023 Texas State Organization 94th Convention
Wakelet: A One-Stop Shop For Your Digital Needs
School Librarians United Podcast
Circulation Software: Experts Chime In Episode 211
Future Ready Librarian Podcast - Leading in the Library
Student Leadership in the Library
“Using Professional Reviews for Collection Development” with Amanda Jones, Steve Tetreault, & Deborah Zeman 2022
Back to School #BossLibrarianPD
Creating a Library Student Leadership Program
TECHnovate 2022 - McAllen ISD
Level Up Librarian-Teacher Collaboration
Wakelet Meet Up
Local Event July 12, 2022
Wakelet Community Week 2022
Beyond Student Portfolios: Building A Better Future For Your Learners
New Jersey School Librarians Association (NJASL) presenter
Leading Library Leaders 2022
Mesquite ISD Librarian Training
Creating A Student Ambassador Program In Your Library
Customized sessions for all levels
McAllen ISD
Creating A Student Ambassador Program In Your Library
School Librarians United Podcast
Can I Just Vent? Episode 145
Ed Camp Cardigan (National) 2021 Co-Presenter
Curating with Wakelet
North Texas Library Camp 2021
Wakelet Student Ambassadors In The Library
International Association of School Librarians (IASL) 2021
Panel Speaker: Focus - Best Practices
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Live21
ISTE Playground Co-presenter: Wakelet Student Ambassador Program
School Librarians United Podcast
Student Ambassadors Episode 121
The Librarian Influencers Podcast
Where Are They Now? Episode 100
Attitude Is Everything Episode 1
Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) Conference
2021 Wakelet Special - Texas
2019 Mackin Booth Presenter: MackinVIA to support classroom instruction
2018 Mackin Booth Presenter: Winning Perks for the MackinVIA Beginner
Region One Fall Media Conference Presenter
2020: Optimize Digital Learning
2019: Library Ambassador Customer Service Program
2018: Strengthen Your Library Program with MackinVIA
Sharyland ISD
Literacy Night - Literacy at Home
Google Certified Educator Level 1 Sessions - District Librarians
Teacher Lunch N Learn Sessions - Campus Faculty
Faculty meeting shares and 1:1 coaching - Campus Community
Resources that support literacy - Sharyland Parent Teacher Student Organization