Leading from the Library

By Shannon McClintock Miller, Future Ready SchoolsTechnology Education

Leading from the Library episodes

October 06 Leading with a Librarian Lens
Guest Name: Amy Dirlam

Guest social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-dirlam-54859922/

Instagram @amy_dirlam
Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org
Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller
Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools
Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.
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28 min
September 29 Beyond the Bookshelves: Building Reading Culture Through Community
Welcome back to Leading from the Library!
We're kicking off Season 13 with Shannon McClintock Miller and guest Crissi Brandhuber. Find out what happened when Crissi collaborated with her local indie bookstore to create a literacy night in her community called StoryFest. Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org
Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller
Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools
Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in
Washington, D.C.
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#FutureReadyLibs
19 min
June 09 Thinking Outside the Box: Cardboard Creation in the Library MakerSpace
Guest Name: Lindsey Keown
Guest social media: @mskeown_reads on Instagram

Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org
Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller
Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools
Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.
#FutureReady
#FutureReadyLibs
24 min
June 02 How One Future Ready Librarian Goes from Teacher to Techie
Guest Name: Pam Zettervall
Guest Social Media:
Instagram and Tik Tok @jetwithzett @Pam Zettervall
LinkedIn and X @pamzettervall
Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org
Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller
Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools
Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.
#FutureReady
#FutureReadyLibs
21 min
May 26 Shaking up the Stacks
Guest Name: Kristina Presley
Guest social media: MrsPresleysLibrary
Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org
Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller
Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools
Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.
#FutureReady
#FutureReadyLibs
22 min
May 19 Digital Media Literacy Toolbox by Canadian School Libraries
In this episode of Leading from the Library, host Shannon McClintock Miller welcomes educator, author, and former teacher librarian Jennifer Casa-Todd to discuss the new Digital Media Literacy Toolbox created by Canadian School Libraries.
Together, they explore how librarians can support students and educators in navigating today’s digital world through media literacy, digital wellness, and AI literacy. Jennifer shares how the toolbox was designed around three essential pillars — Feel, Think, and Do — helping school librarians foster student well-being, critical thinking, creativity, leadership, and positive digital engagement.
The conversation dives into:
• AI literacy and digital citizenship
• Student leadership and agency
• Media literacy frameworks for schools
• Digital wellness and screen time conversations
• Practical classroom and library applications
• Resources librarians can use right away
Jennifer also explains how librarians everywhere can contribute their own “See It in Action” examples to help grow this collaborative global resource for school libraries.
Whether you’re a librarian, educator, administrator, or instructional leader, this episode offers practical ideas and inspiration for empowering students to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
Learn more about the Digital Media Literacy Toolbox from Canadian School Libraries and explore resources for AI and media literacy in school libraries.
Guest Name: Jennifer Casa-Todd
Guest Socials: JCasaTodd Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org
Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller
Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools
Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in
Washington, D.C.
#FutureReady
#FutureReadyLibs
22 min
May 12 Librarian + Classroom Teacher = Edu-Tainment: The Dynamic Duo Tag Teaming Education
Discover how a school librarian and classroom teacher are transforming learning through “edutainment” in this energizing episode of Leading from the Library. Host Shannon McClintock Miller sits down with Amanda Graves and Cathy Fernandez to explore how collaboration can turn everyday lessons into unforgettable experiences.
Using wrestling-inspired “rounds” like the Tag Team Title Match, Lights, Camera, Curriculum, and Curriculum Cage Match, Amanda and Cathy share how they blend curriculum, creativity, and fun to boost student engagement while still meeting rigorous standards. From interactive game-show-style reviews and media literacy challenges using The Big Fib podcast to grant-funded projects, virtual author visits, and “National Pickle Day” activities, this episode is packed with practical ideas educators can bring into their own schools.
The conversation highlights the power of librarian-teacher partnerships, the importance of joyful learning, and how collaboration can create championship-level instruction that students never forget.
Watch their wrestling-inspired collaboration video here:
https://youtu.be/z_fEWzRWmE0?si=J7y9bzwbSUQPTpa3
Guest Name: Amanda Graves and Cathy Fernandez
Guest social media: Amanda: @themerrylibrary Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org
Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller
Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools
Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in
Washington, D.C.
#FutureReady
#FutureReadyLibs
21 min
May 05 The Unbound & Unbothered Librarians
Guest Name: Erika Rocha and Erica White
Guest social media: @la_teacherTX & @IISDLibraries
Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org
Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller
Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools
Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.
#FutureReady
#FutureReadyLibs
24 min
April 28 Building & Maintaining Reading Culture in Collaboration w/Teachers & Students
Guest Name: Nicholas Moore
Guest social media: IG & Twitter: @LearnTeachMoore
Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org
Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller
Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools
Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.
#FutureReady
#FutureReadyLibs
21 min
April 21 The Non-Expert’s Guide to Writing a Grant for Your School Library
School librarians face a growing challenge: increasing student needs, shrinking budgets, and limited time to advocate for stronger collections. Jean will share how the grant enabled her to transform a key part of her collection. If you’ve ever wished you could secure additional funding—but weren’t sure where to begin—this conversation is designed for you. Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org
Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller
Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools
Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in
Washington, D.C.
#FutureReady
#FutureReadyLibs
42 min

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In this series, the topics will focus on the many ways Future Ready Librarians® lead as we hear stories and ideas from some of the nation’s top teacher librarians. They will inspire us and make us…