Mansfield University Home PageNancy Galusha
Six years ago I approached my husband, Jerry, with a request. I asked him if he could and would support my dream of returning to graduate school for a new degree. I had finished my master’s degree in Elementary Education shortly after we were married and at the time I proclaimed, "I’ll never step foot in a classroom as a student again." In some ways I kept that promise. This time, I explained, I wanted to earn an online master’s degree in School Libraries and Information Technology from Mansfield University and the best part about it was that I could do it all from my own computer; no classrooms, no traveling and no nights away from the family.
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Sallyann Talley
This past June when I closed down my classroom, I experienced all of the normal emotions. The room felt empty without my twenty-four students, and although I was looking forward to the summer break, I knew I would miss my students and the wonderful times we had shared throughout the year. I feel this same way at the end of every school year, but this year it was different. I would not be coming back to Derry Township as a fourth grade teacher in the fall. I would be returning as a School Library Media Specialist. With that realization, all feelings of sadness vanished, and I could not contain the huge grin which covered my face.
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Carol Wanyo (PSLA Outstanding Student Librarian)
Carol Wanyo was recognized as the Outstanding Student Librarian at the Pennsylvania School Librarians (PSLA) Annual Conference in May 2008. Carol Wanyo serves as a teacher/librarian for the Hazleton Area School District. She teaches in four schools: Freeland Elementary/Middle School, Heights Terrace Elementary/Middle School, McAdoo Kelayres Elementary School, and West Hazleton Elementary/Middle School.
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Heather Hedderman
I began my quest for a master’s degree in School Librarian and Information Technology in May 2006. I began with one course during the summer and quickly decided that this was the profession for me.
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Susan Berrier
Beginning my third year as an elementary school librarian in the Chambersburg Area School District, I continue to enjoy the wide variety of teaching experiences that my job offers. In a typical day, I work with all grade levels, from kindergarten through fifth grade – it’s never boring! Having been a fifth-grade teacher, I am enjoying the opportunity to work with students for six years in a row, helping them to grow as readers and information users.
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Tammy Kay Bixler-Zalesinsky
The Mansfield University Master of Education Program in School Library and Information Technology (SL& IT) opened many doors of possibilities for me. Two aspects of the program struck me when I began taking classes in Fall Semester 2006. It is a rigorous program, and it is very practical. It was the intensity of the program and the dedication of the faculty which prepared me well for what I was later to encounter while working on my doctorate and taking on various leadership roles. The practicality of the program is particularly attractive because when one is working in such depth on assignments, it is easier to value the work when you know you will be able to put it into practice in a school setting.
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Melissa Engel-Unruh (PSLA Outstanding Student Librarian)
Melissa Engel-Unruh was recognized as the Outstanding Student Librarian at the Pennsylvania School Librarians (PSLA) Annual Conference in May 2009. As a high school Library Media Specialist (LMS), formerly known as a school librarian, I am involved in much more than just checking out books to students. In fact, I have four main responsibilities with my job, keeping me forever on my toes and never bored.
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Walt Kozlowski
After graduating from Mansfield’s SL&IT’s program in 2005, my goal was to make the switch from 9th-grade English teacher and 8th-grade history teacher to school library media specialist at Mount Carmel Area Junior-Senior High School. That goal was realized much sooner than I anticipated when the SLMS made a surprise decision to retire early after the 2005-06 school year.
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Mia Krause
After teaching in a classroom for 11 years I went back to Mansfield University to complete the School Library Program. I am very pleased that I changed direction as the school library is a magical place where each day offers new challenges, fulfilling projects and wonderful opportunities to interact with students, staff, community members, and administrative personnel.
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