Emily Golightly

emilygolightly@ncslma.org

Hi! My name is Emily Golightly. I am excited to serve NCSLMA as your interim secretary and chair of the keynotes and authors committee. I'm an elementary librarian at Newport Elementary School in eastern North Carolina. This is my twentieth year in education and my fifth year in the library.

I am also involved in the Crystal Coast Reading Council, the North Carolina Reading Association, the International Literacy Association, the American Library Association (ALA)--serving on the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Grant Committee, and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL).

I am married to my high school sweetheart and have two teenagers who keep me busy, and in my spare time, I love traveling with my family and friends, reading everything I can get my hands on, and being a band geek and Disney nerd.

Meredith Hill

meredithhill@ncslma.org

After completing six years as a reading specialist and eleven as a school library media coordinator, I am beginning my fourth year as the District Media Specialist for Pitt County Schools. I served as the inaugural Intellectual Freedom chair for NCSLMA, was the 2015 NCSLMA Media Coordinator of the Year, and served on the ECU MLS Advisory Board. Providing professional opportunities for media coordinators to grow, advocating for students' right to read, and creating a safe space for all students in the media center are some of my passions.

Chris Tuttell

christuttell@ncslma.org

I am excited to serve as the NCSLMA Region 3 Director for 2023 & 2024. I began my educational career in 2000 as an elementary school teacher. In 2012, I obtained my MLS at North Carolina Central University and I have served as both an elementary and high school librarian. In 2016, I completed my course work at East Carolina University in Instructional Technology and I became a NBCT librarian in 2021. I have worked for the Wake County Public School System since 2007 and I am currently a librarian at South Garner High School. 

I have two goals for the 2023 school year:

• Understand the needs of the Region 3 librarians and build a program of support to meet those needs
• Grow the NCSLMA Membership in Region 3

Jenni Clark

jenniclark@ncslma.org

Jenni Clark is in her 15th year of education and 6th as a media coordinator.  She currently works for Cumberland County schools where she serves as media coordinator at Benjamin Martin Elementary School.  Jenni is passionate about making reading fun, incorporating meaningful technology into lessons, advocating for diverse books, and doing whatever it takes to get books into the hands of her students.  She is known for her "out of the box" lessons, professional development, and presentations.  Her goals while in this position are to recruit membership to NCSLMA, bring those in the region together to network and share ideas, and to advocate for equity in library programs across the state.  In her spare time she enjoys reading books, listening to books, making book-themed shirts, and thinking about how to make her media center even more awesome!

Robin Williams

robinwilliams@ncslma.org

Hi! I'm Robin Williams the new Region 6 Director. I have been in school libraries since 2006 in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School district. I started my career in middle schools for nine years and have spent the last eight in high schools - I've been at East Mecklenburg High School since 2019. As an MLS graduate of UNCG, I am passionate about kids finding a home in my library where they feel safe and welcome. I am the coach of our High School BOB team (district champs 2022), I advise a small makerclub, the senior class board and teach a help desk class at my school.  I have presented at the state level on Makerspaces, Utilizing student helpers in the library, Inquiry in the library, Social Media in the library and I am a National Board Certified Teacher.  When not at school I'm running around after my two teenage boys, my scout leader husband or one of my five pets. I also enjoy reading, cooking/baking and crocheting.  I can't wait to learn and grow with and from the amazing folks in region 6! 

Tonya Denny

tonyadenny@ncslma.org

Tonya is the new high school media coordinator in Ashe County. Prior to this position, she taught in the classroom and held the position of media coordinator at Blue Ridge Elementary School. Tonya earned both her Bachelor's degree in education and masters degree in Library Science from Appalachian State University. In 2019, Tonya was awarded a prestigious Fulbright-Hays scholarship which allowed her to enrich her perspective through studying abroad in Indonesia. She enjoys reading, traveling to new places and spending time with her family, friends and dog Dixie.

Maggie Skroski

Holly Christensen

hollychristensen@ncslma.org

I am a teacher and the Media, Literacy and STEM chair for St. Pius X Catholic School in Greensboro. I also coach our Middle School and Elementary BOB teams. I love that I get to go to school everyday and talk about books, help develop readers and thinkers, and create opportunities for learning, growth, and adventure. I have learned so much from NCSLMA over the years, and I appreciate the opportunity to give back to an organization that has been so critical to my success in the library and classroom.

Appointed Directors:

Heath Radford

heathradford@ncslma.org

Heath Radford has served as a media coordinator for over five years, where he has worked in the Wayne County Public School system.
He currently resides at Eastern Wayne High School in Goldsboro, North Carolina. At his school, he also serves as the Beginning Teacher Coordinator. He was part of the 2022 NCSLMA Leadership Academy and has presented the NCSLMA Conference. Heath is also the current Executive Secretary of the Wayne County Historical Association in Wayne County, North Carolina.

Esther Taylor

esthertaylor@ncslma,org

Shiyo from the mountains in Cherokee, NC. 

I am the high school media coordinator at Cherokee Central Schools. After years of teaching 4th grade, I closed my classroom door and opened the door to the library. Earning my MLS from ECU in 2016 and becoming a teacher-librarian reignited my enthusiasm and passion as an educator. For over 10 years, first at the elementary school and now at the high school, I’ve enjoyed creating a welcoming place for all students to rediscover their love of reading & learning. I have also enjoyed being a member of NCSLMA. I was a part of the 2023 Leadership Academy and am an active Region 8 committee member. I am excited to serve in this new role.

Marketing

Missy Perritt

missyperritt@ncslma.org

I have had an eclectic career beginning as a graphic designer and photographer, then as an art teacher and STEM teacher, before becoming a librarian. I have an AAS in Advertising and Graphic Design from JCC, a BFA in Illustration from UNC Charlotte, and an MLS from East Carolina University. When I’m not in the library, I am reading, hanging out with my dogs and husband or seeking out the next adventure, concert, or home improvement project! NCSLMA is a wonderful organization full of creative, passionate, and special people and I am excited to join them to promote literacy and support librarians across the state!

Membership

Brene Duggins

breneduggins@ncslma.org

Brene Duggins is the Media Coordinator at Oak Grove High School in Davidson County. She earned her BA in Middle Grades Education (Math and Social Studies) from UNC-Charlotte and her MLS from East Carolina University. She has served on the NCSLMA Board as Awards Chair, Communications Chair, Membership Director, and President. She has also served on the AASL Board and was Chair of the AASL Affiliate Assembly. She is currently in the School Library Supervisor program at UNCG. She is a self-proclaimed Techno-Nerd, Book Lover and is Ms. D of "Ms. D's Virtual PD" an online Professional Development website. 

Networking

Katie Moose

katiemoose@ncslma.org

NCLA Liaison

Julianne Dunn

juliannedunn@ncslma.org

In 2018, I started part 2 of my Second Act career as the Librarian/Media Coordinator at Massey Hill Classical High School in Fayetteville, NC. Previously I was in retail management for about 17 years with 7 of those years managing various Waldenbooks stores where I started my relationships with schools and libraries. In 2007, I started working for the Cumberland County Public Library as a youth services library assistant until I earned my MLS in 2013. I was promoted to a youth services librarian all the while continuing to build relationships between schools and their local public library. In 2018 I made the transition to the school system. Having been active in NCLA, serving as the scholarship chair of the Youth Services Section Executive Board from 2015 to 2021 and now being a part of NCSLMA, I feel I can serve both organizations well as the liaison between the two. In this position I would like to increase communication between the two groups and find opportunities for us to collaborate to serve our communities better.