Episodes

  • “Soul Train” Made Me Do It!

    “Soul Train” Made Me Do It!
    May 13 2025
    In this inspiring episode of the Future Ready Librarians podcast, host Shannon McClintock Miller sits down with Jamie, a passionate and multifaceted school librarian whose journey into education is anything but ordinary. From dreams of becoming a professional bodybuilder, Peace Corps volunteer, lawyer, and even a music video director, Jamie shares how a love for Soul Train and a chance job fair led her to a fulfilling career in school libraries. Together, Shannon and Jamie explore the evolving role of librarians in schools—as collaborators, media literacy champions, and advocates for student well-being. Jamie opens up about her aspirations in educational leadership and reflects on how the next chapter of her life will be dedicated to growing as an educator, leader, and advocate. Don't miss this powerful conversation about passion, purpose, and the impact of school libraries in shaping the future of education. Guest Name: Jami Rhue Guest social media: @YURWI Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #FutureReadyLibs
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    33 mins
  • Beyond the Books: Creativity, Curiosity, and the Future of School Libraries

    Beyond the Books: Creativity, Curiosity, and the Future of School Libraries
    May 6 2025

    Guest Name: Martha Bongiorno

    Guest social media: @mrsbongiorno across platforms

    Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: @FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    27 mins
  • The Library Makers: Sparking Creativity in Elementary Spaces

    The Library Makers: Sparking Creativity in Elementary Spaces
    Apr 29 2025

    Guest Name: Miranda Bailey

    Guest social media: TheRealMirandaBailey (Instagram), New Making Makers on Facebook.

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    19 mins
  • Welcome to Authors’ Studio!

    Welcome to Authors’ Studio!
    Apr 22 2025

    Guest Name: Beth Campbell Guest work information/location: authorsstudio.com Guest social media: @beth1campbell ( Twitter and bluesky) Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    21 mins
  • Island Librarians: Navigating Literacy and Connection in Nantucket's 6-12 Library

    Island Librarians: Navigating Literacy and Connection in Nantucket's 6-12 Library
    Apr 15 2025
    Host Shannon McClintock Miller talk with Nantucket librarians Becky Hickman and Jill Surprenant about the joys and unique challenges of running a shared 6–12 library on an island. From a beautifully renovated space to innovative programming like canine therapy, student podcasting, and community-building morning events, these librarians are making waves. Hear how they balance it all—from middle school independent reading to a thriving high school book club—and what it means to foster literacy and connection miles from the mainland.Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #FutureReadyLibs
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    27 mins
  • Mission Possible - Making the Media Center the Hub of the School

    Mission Possible - Making the Media Center the Hub of the School
    Apr 8 2025

    Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    22 mins
  • Evaluation as Advocacy in the Library

    Evaluation as Advocacy in the Library
    Apr 1 2025
    Evaluating libraries can take lots of different directions. As we think about the different components that libraries cover, whether it’s place, program, or person, it’s important to find ways to advocate through data and tell your story.Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #FutureReadyLibs
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    25 mins
  • Administrator Support Is Essential For Future Ready Librarians

    Administrator Support Is Essential For Future Ready Librarians
    Mar 25 2025

    Guest Name: Andrea Wilson and Blake Hopper

    Guest work information/location:

    Andrea is in her 13th year in education. She has taught 3rd and 2nd grade and has spent the last ten years teaching kindergarten. She recently completed her Librarian endorsement through Trevecca Nazarene University in Tennessee and is now the Librarian at HY Livesay and Soldier’s Memorial Middle School.

    Blake Hopper is in his 12th year in education. He has taught 4th and 5th grade. For the past nine years, he was a school librarian. He is currently the assistant principal at H.Y. Livesay Middle School.

    Guest social media:

    FB, Insta, TikTok, X Thelitprincipal

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    23 mins