Doreen Golembeski, Library-Media Specialist

§         B.S. Education - Kutztown University

§         M.Ed. - William Paterson College

§         Educational Media Specialist Certification - William Paterson University

Miss Golembeski taught third grade for ten years in the district before coming into the Learning Center five years ago.  Since becoming the Library-Media Specialist, Miss Golembeski has involved the children in a variety of programs, including The 5th Grade Book Battle, 4th Grade Battle of the Books, Caldecott Books on Parade, Kindergarten Mystery Readers, Project Partner, Musher Mania, and What is a Hero?. 

Miss Golembeski has received several grants from the district's teacher association and implemented them with the students at Lincoln School.  In the Fall of 2005, Miss Golembeski organized a used book sale at Lincoln School to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. During the 2006-2007 school year, Miss Golembeski had students correspond with her marine friend deployed in Iraq and hosted a special assembly honoring the students' new friend.

In addition, Miss Golembeski travels abroad with 7th and 8th graders each summer as a Delegation Leader for the People to People Student Ambassador Program. The program, founded 50 years ago by President Eisenhower, provides students with the opportunity to learn firsthand about other cultures, hoping one day these teens can be instrumental in achieving world peace.  Recent trips have included Germany, Switzerland, Spain, France, the UK, and China.  This summer Miss Golembeski will travel to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.

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Kathy Canale, Learning Center Assistant

Mrs. Canale was a  Learning Center volunteer for five years before coming onboard  as an assistant in September of 2007.   Her duties include processing books, compiling and distributing overdue book lists for staff and students, monitoring daily and monthly circulation statistics, updating the hallway bulletin board, and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Learning Center.

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Lisa Nicol, Parent Volunteer Chairperson

This is Mrs. Nicol's first year as our chairperson. She coordinates parent volunteers and creates the monthly schedule for the Learning Center.  Volunteering involves a minimum of one morning or afternoon each month.  Please contact Lisa Nicol if you are interested.

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Noreen Connors, Friday Volunteer

Mrs. Connors has been involved in the Caldwell-West Caldwell Schools for a long time.  She held the position as Learning Center Assistant for over 30 years and now volunteers each Friday to assist with a variety of tasks.

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Volunteers

The gift of your time is the most precious gift of all!  Thank you to all of the twenty-seven volunteers who help me keep the library running smoothly! 

Doreen Golembeski