Welcome to the Library Program at the Cole School
Mission Statement
To immerse students in print and electronic resources that continually enhance literacy, teach essential skills that support curriculum learning, provide entrance to the world of information in the 21 century, and drive towards academic excellence to create lifelong learners.
My Teaching Goals:
My Teaching Goals:
- To promote free reading and offer students opportunities to read in multiple formats.
- To incorporate technology into appropriate aspects of curriculum learning.
- To teach effectively with strategies that appeal to multiple learning styles for inclusive environments.
- To cultivate a passion for inquiry while developing critical thinking skills to evaluate information.
- To guide students toward successfully maneuvering a lifetime of information and media.
- To create a supportive environment that fosters collaborative learning.
- To create the foundation for students to become lifelong readers and learners.
- To implement a set of standards that enhance information literacy at every grade.
- To communicate the goals and successes of the school library program to students, parents, administrators, and the community to advocate for its value to student learning.
Contact Ms. McGarry
Michelle McGarry, M.A., M.S.
Library Teacher
Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School
81 High Street, Norwell, MA 02061
Tel: 781-659-8823
E-mail: [email protected]
Library Teacher
Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School
81 High Street, Norwell, MA 02061
Tel: 781-659-8823
E-mail: [email protected]