Lake Travis ISD highlights work of school librarians

Media Contact:
Marco Alvarado
Director of Communications
O: 512-533-6046
M: 512-659-2429
E: alvaradom@ltisdschools.org
April 10, 2015
For Immediate Release
Lake Travis ISD highlights work of school librarians
From providing a welcoming and nurturing environment for reading and research to helping students
develop new skills through state-of-the-art media programs, Lake Travis Independent School District
(LTISD) librarians have a direct impact on student learning and achievement. With the theme,
“Unlimited possibilities @ your library,” LTISD celebrates April 12-18, 2015 as National Library Week in
recognition of all school librarians and their unique contributions to public education.
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a nation-wide observance celebrated each April by the
American Library Association. At LTISD, a total of nine elementary and secondary librarians—and one
librarian aide—provide services to more than 8,800 students:
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Sherry Kanak – Bee Cave Elementary School
Caitlin Hooker – Lake Pointe Elementary School
Brekka Larrew – Lakeway Elementary School
Kim Wood – Lake Travis Elementary School
Helen Dawkins – Serene Hills Elementary School
Cathy Seidenberger – West Cypress Hills Elementary School
Nikki Hendricks – Hudson Bend Middle School
Joyce Loyd – Lake Travis Middle School
Elizabeth Stearns – Lake Travis High School
Di Brophy – Lake Travis High School
LTISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brad Lancaster cited school librarians for actively and creatively
engaging students in developing the most fundamental of skills, for collaboratively planning with
teachers and other school staff to deliver quality instruction through cutting-edge technology, and for
working with parents to plan, design, and coordinate book fairs and other special campus events.
“Whether it’s by creating an interest in reading or by helping students connect to the Internet, our
librarians help transform their school communities each day,” said Dr. Lancaster. “Ultimately,
interactions with school librarians help children become confident, competent, and independent
learners.”
For more information, contact the LTISD Office of Communications at (512) 533-6046.
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In 1981, Lake Travis Independent School District was formed in a move to build an educational program which would better meet the needs
of the students from the Lake Travis area. More than 8,800 district students are serviced by nine campuses: Lake Travis High School; Lake
Travis and Hudson Bend middle schools; and Bee Cave. Lake Pointe, Lake Travis, Lakeway, Serene Hills, and West Cypress Hills
elementary schools. For more information, visit www.ltisdschools.org.