Leading from the Library

By Shannon McClintock Miller, Future Ready Schools

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 lo... more

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How many episodes does Leading from the Library have?

The podcast currently has 119 episodes available.

Leading from the Library episodes:

September 09, 2025 Weeding: The Great Library Divide
Guest Name: Len Bryan
Guest Social Media: @lenbryan25.bsky.social on BlueSky
Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/
Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller
Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller
Facebook: @FutureReadySchools
Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.
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
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33min
June 03, 2025 Graphic Novels: Your Secret Weapon For Teaching Social Justice
Guest Name: Amy Brownlee
Guest Social Media: @amybrownlee93 on BlueSky & Instagram
Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/
Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller
Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller
Facebook: @FutureReadySchools
Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.
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
...more
20min
May 28, 2025 SLaM: Pages, Pixels, and Possibilities
Guest Name: Greg Baker
Guest Social Media: mrbakerslam.bsky.social
Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/
Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller
Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller
Facebook: @FutureReadySchools
Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs
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
...more
24min
May 20, 2025 Creating a Play-Based Library
Guest Name: Caitlin Wingers
Guest social media:
Instagram: @caitlin.wingers_wonders
Bluesky: @cwingerswonders.bsky.social
Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/
Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller
Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller
Facebook: @FutureReadySchools
Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs
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
...more
32min
May 13, 2025 “Soul Train” Made Me Do It!
In this inspiring episode of the Future Ready Librarians podcast, host Shannon McClintock Miller sits down with Jamie, a passionate and multifaceted school librarian whose journey into education is anything but ordinary. From dreams of becoming a professional bodybuilder, Peace Corps volunteer, lawyer, and even a music video director, Jamie shares how a love for Soul Train and a chance job fair led her to a fulfilling career in school libraries.
Together, Shannon and Jamie explore the evolving role of librarians in schools—as collaborators, media literacy champions, and advocates for student well-being. Jamie opens up about her aspirations in educational leadership and reflects on how the next chapter of her life will be dedicated to growing as an educator, leader, and advocate.
Don't miss this powerful conversation about passion, purpose, and the impact of school libraries in shaping the future of education.
Guest Name: Jami Rhue
Guest social media: @YURWI 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
...more
33min
May 06, 2025 Beyond the Books: Creativity, Curiosity, and the Future of School Libraries
Guest Name: Martha Bongiorno
Guest social media: @mrsbongiorno across platforms
Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/
Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller
Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller
Facebook: @FutureReadySchools
Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.
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
...more
27min
April 29, 2025 The Library Makers: Sparking Creativity in Elementary Spaces
Guest Name: Miranda Bailey
Guest social media: TheRealMirandaBailey (Instagram), New Making Makers on Facebook.
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
...more
19min
April 22, 2025 Welcome to Authors’ Studio!
Guest Name: Beth Campbell Guest work information/location: authorsstudio.com Guest social media: @beth1campbell ( Twitter and bluesky) Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs
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
...more
22min
April 15, 2025 Island Librarians: Navigating Literacy and Connection in Nantucket's 6-12 Library
Host Shannon McClintock Miller talk with Nantucket librarians Becky Hickman and Jill Surprenant about the joys and unique challenges of running a shared 6–12 library on an island. From a beautifully renovated space to innovative programming like canine therapy, student podcasting, and community-building morning events, these librarians are making waves. Hear how they balance it all—from middle school independent reading to a thriving high school book club—and what it means to foster literacy and connection miles from the mainland. 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
...more
28min
April 08, 2025 Mission Possible - Making the Media Center the Hub of the School
Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs
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
...more
23min

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How many episodes does Leading from the Library have?

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