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"To me, learning is what our brain does for fun and to get what we want. It is natural and fun: best if not measured and judged. That is why I love library programs and books.” |
“If I can bring happiness and the love of reading to just one child, I feel I have done my duty as a children’s librarian.” |
"The most rewarding part of my job is watching families learning and growing together." |
“I love the Library. It’s a quiet spot to read when you are looking for solitude, as well as organized opportunities to express yourself through music, art, and discussion.” |
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Janet comes to North Port after 30 years experience as the Director of Learning Services for the Broward County Library System where she designed learning services and programs for all ages.
She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the Ohio State University and her MLIS from the University of South Florida.
Janet has completed over one thousand hours postgraduate training in brain-friendly learning and teaching. She has been certified as a supervising trainer in literacy, ESL and accelerated learning and is a national level presenter and trainer.
Janet leads our Peer Power program which meets on Saturday mornings.
Janet has a daughter and two granddaughters living in Ohio.
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Shana joined the North Port Library in 2006, bringing several years of experience working with children. Before she came to North Port, she was a children’s librarian in a small town in northern Wisconsin.
She has a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
In Dubuque, Iowa, Shana joined the AmeriCorps program tutoring elementary school children.
In 2002, she was honored by The Governor of Iowa for her dedication to volunteer work.
A graduate of the First Stage Theater Academy in Milwaukee, Shana plans on establishing a Drama Club at the North Port Library. She currently leads the Story Tree program on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Shana is married to Andrew and has a teenage son named Gabriel.
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Sarah came to North Port Library in 2005. Previously working for the Sarasota County School Board, Sarah brings with her more than 4 years of experience working with children.
Trained in “Every Child Ready to Read” (a national library program) Sarah also has experience in Baby Sign Language and Storytelling.
She has an enthusiastic attitude towards learning and a passion for working with infants and children.
Sarah leads our Babygarten and Walkabout programs.
Sarah and her husband Steven, have a daughter, Summer, who is 2 years old.
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Moving to North Port in 1992, Holly first came to the library as a patron with young children and then served on the Friends of the North Port Library Board.
Holly started working at the North Port Library 4 years ago. She has a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Community Education from Brigham Young University.
Prior to North Port Library, Holly organized United Way’s Success By 6 Initiative in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. She served on numerous community committees focused on young children and as Chair of Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County ‘s Executive Board.
Married to Bruce for 21 years, they have 3 teenagers: Ana, James and Abby.
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