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About
Hello! I'm Lori
I am a veteran educator with over twenty years of experience. I am passionate about creating and finding opportunities for lifelong learning. Outside of work, I enjoy photography, reading, and family time.
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Lori E. McGovern
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
Phone:
404-862-5395
Email:
Address:
7161 Crestview Dr.
Covington, GA 30014
EXPERIENCE
2006-Present
Library Media Specialist
INDIAN CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Indian Creek Middle School was established in 1997 as a part of the Newton County School System. ICMS is located in the city of Covington, Georgia, an eastern metropolitan area of Atlanta.
2000-2006
English Teacher
NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL
Established in 1949, Newton High School is part of the Newton County School System in Covington, GA.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Anticipated 2023
UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA
Ed.S Instructional Technology, Media & Design
Instructional Technology Certification
2021
GRIFFIN RESA
Georgia Reading Endorsement
2021
GRIFFIN RESA
Georgia Coaching Endorsement
2007
UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA
Media Services Certification
2006
TROY UNIVERSITY
MS Instructional Technology
2004
GRIFFIN RESA
Georgia Gifted Endorsement
2000
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
BA English
BA Religion
English Education 6-12
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Newton County Library Media Specialist of the Year: 2016
Georgia Exemplary Media Program, Middle Grades: 2014
Indian Creek Middle School Teacher of the Year Finalist: 2011, 2015
Who's Who Among American Teachers: 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006
LEADERSHIP TRAININGS & PRESENTATIONS
Newton County Teach4Tomorrow Presenter, 2022
Griffin RESA Presenter, 2020, 2021, 2022
GaETC Presenter, 2014-2016, 2018, 2021, 2022
Monthly "Potty PD" Technology Tips for Teachers, 2019-2021
Trainer and co-creator, Indian Creek "Tic Tac Toe PL," virtual technology trainings and support, 2020
Georgia STEM Forum Presenter, 2016, 2018
Indian Creek Middle School Parent Nights; Present literacy resources, incorporating reading and math skills into daily life
Teacher Trainings; Technology resources – how to use them, how to integrate them into the curriculum
County Trainer for eLearn Learning Management System
Created Newton County online training course via Moodle
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
NCSS Self-Paced Virtual Learning Program, School Facilitator, 2020-2022
L4GA Grant, School Co-Facilitator, 2020-2022
Newton County Media Leadership Team, 2009-2020, 2022
Indian Creek Middle School STEM Academy Development Team, 2015-2020
Coordinator, National Assessment of Educational Progress, 2014-2015
Chairperson, Executive Summary Committee for SACS, 2013-2014
Co-coordinator, Newton County Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, 2008-2019
Indian Creek Middle School Technology Teacher Leader, 2009-2017
Co-Chairperson, AdvancED Healthy Culture Committee, 2018-2019
TECHNOLOGY
Newton County Schools Virtual Academy Development Team Member, 2021
Webmaster, Indian Creek Middle School, 2006-Present
Social Media Coordinator, Indian Creek Middle School, 2016-Present
School Technology Deployment Program, Organization and Implementation, 2020
Creation of new Indian Creek Media Center website, Google Sites, 2020
Technology Newsletter for Teachers, Monthly, 2012-2016
Goodreads for Indian Creek Media Center book marketing, 2013-Present
Creation of Indian Creek Media Center website on Weebly, 2014
Strong use of Office Suite, Google Suite
COLLABORATION
Create a picture book program - picture books as mentor texts, collaborative effort with instructional coach
Create Canvas page for teachers to provide a "one-stop- shop" for grade level, subject area curated resources
Develop lessons customized to teacher and student need – nothing is “canned”
Interact with groups and individuals regularly to stay abreast of needs
Advance curriculum planning for teacher implementation beyond traditional lesson plans
Partner with Title I for programming and resource purchases
Create a mobile library based on teacher requests and student needs
INITIATIVE
Developed a book giveaway program to increase literacy in students' homes
Created Indian Creek Media Center's BookDash Book
Reservation Program for in-person book delivery or virtual student pick-up to continue literacy during pandemic
Snapping Shoals Grant Recipient, 2008, 2016, 2020, 2022
Newton Education Foundation Grant Recipient, 2010, 2013, 2015
Co-founded Newton County Media Services Leadership Program
Instituted a digital sign-in system in the media center to track individual and group visits
Early adopter of EasyBib Services to train students on research skills
Installed wireless in the media center 3 years before the school went wireless
Designed and installed presentation system specific for my media center’s needs in 2008
Updated presentation system to mobile interactive panel to better serve changing needs of patrons, 2016
INNOVATIVE PRACTICES
Redesign of media center with new furniture and learning zones in conjunction with L4GA Grant
Create a weekly YouTube Live Story Time program to promote media center books
Transitioning to Learning Commons approach for media centers; genrefication of fiction collection, mobilization of furniture, flexibility of schedule
STEM centers rotations with science labs, engineering design, and curricular reinforcement
Computer lab in the media center
Student surveys encourage programming and media center design
Implemented a “never closed” approach to serving students and staff
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