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EducationMaster of Library Science, East Carolina University (December 2011) Won elite College of Education Dr. James W. Batten Research Fellow Scholarship
BA in English/minor in History, UNC-Charlotte (May 2003) Attended Western Carolina University (1996-2000) Memberships and CertificationsAmerican Library Association (ALA)
American Association of School Librarians (AASL) North Carolina School Library Media Association (NCSLMA) NCSLMA President, 2023-2025 NCSLMA Information Director, 2020-2022 NCSLMA HBOB Committee Member, 2019-2025 NC Teaching License 076, expires June 2027 Google Level 1 Certified Educator, 2018 Certified Online Instructor, Level 1 NCCCS VLC, April 2015 NC Public Librarian Certification, 2015 |
Publications & ConferencesSartain, Kristy & Bradley, Erin & Moose, Katie (2022, October) Revamping Your School Library. Workshop presented for NCSLMA Annual Conference.
https://sites.google.com/view/revamp101 Sartain, Kristy (2020, July) Providing PD in a Remote Teaching and Learning Environment. Session presented for NCSLMA Summer Learning Series, Virtual. Sartain, Kristy & Sands, Pamela. (2019, August) How to Use Your ClearTouch Interactive System. Session presented at Cumberland County Schools Professional Development Sessions for School Librarians, Fayetteville, NC. Sartain, Kristy. (2014, February) Pulling in Reluctant Readers; Focus on Middle and High School Boys. Session presented at the East Carolina University Librarian to Librarian Networking Summit, Greenville, NC. Sartain, Kristy & Anderson, J. (2013, March) Alternative Learning Students and the Library. Concurrent session presented at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Collaborative Conference for Student Achievement, Greensboro, NC. Sartain, Kristy. (2013, February). Reaching Alternative Learners Via the Library. Session presented at the East Carolina University Librarian to Librarian Networking Summit, Greenville, NC. |
Relevant Experience |
Librarian August 2024 – Present
Olympic High School, Charlotte, NC
Help students find books to read for pleasure and research; Help teachers find books to read as a class
Source and order materials based on student and teacher needs
Develop and deliver lessons on library and research skills, information literacy, and technology
School Media Advisory Committee (SMAC) Chair
School Improvement Team (SIT) member
Chosen for NC Digital Learning Competencies for School Library Media Coordinators Work Group - NCDPI
NCBOLD Presenter
Librarian August 2022 – July 2024
EE Smith High School, Fayetteville, NC
Help students find books to read for pleasure and research; Help teachers find books to read as a class
Source and order materials based on student and teacher needs
Develop and deliver lessons on library and research skills, information literacy, and technology
On-site IT first line of help for our 1:1 Chromebook initiative; I fix laptops, troubleshoot login issues, manage laptop distribution, and place and coordinate work orders
School Library Advisory Committee (SLAC) Chair
School Improvement Team (SIT) member
Who Dat Student and Staff recognition Committee member
Book Club and eSports Gaming Team Coach
Chosen for CCS District Book and School Library Policy Review Committee
Chosen for Digital Coaching Cohort (three year program co-sponsored by district and NCDPI)
Chosen for NC Digital Learning Competencies for School Library Media Coordinators Work Group - NCDPI
NCBOLD Presenter
Chosen for ReThink Education Blended Learning Cohort
North Carolina Ambassador - High School eSports League
Librarian, Tech Facilitator, Webmaster September 2019 – July 2022
Hoke County High School, Raeford, NC
Help students find books to read for pleasure and research; Help teachers find books to read as a class
Source and order materials based on student and teacher needs
Develop and deliver Professional Development for teachers on current technology needs
Develop and deliver lessons on library skills, information literacy, and co-teach with other teachers
On-site IT first line of help for our 1:1 Chromebook initiative; I fix laptops, troubleshoot login issues, manage laptop distribution, and place and coordinate work orders
Designed and Implemented a Microcredential Tech Badge Program http://bit.ly/hchstechbucks
School Library Advisory Committee Chair
STEM PLC Co-Chair
School Improvement Team (SIT) member
National Honor Society Advisor
Battle of the Books and eSports Team Coach
Saturday Librarian February 2019-February 2020
Hoke County Public Library, Raeford, NC
Assisted patrons with finding, checking in and out books both in person and over the phone
Helped man the circulation/reference desk
Planned and delivered programs on Saturdays
Helped transition library to new OPAC
Assisted with ILL
Librarian, Tech Mentor, Webmanager, Postmaster, Grants Coordinator, Peer Mentor, School Marketer August 2016 – Sept. 2019
Douglas Byrd Middle School, Fayetteville, NC
Teach media and digital literacy skills such as Digital Footprint, Using Databases, Copyright, etc.
Help students find books to read for pleasure and research; Help teachers find books to read as a class
Source and order materials based on student and teacher needs
Manage and deliver weekly school newsletter, Hawks in the Know
Develop and deliver Professional Development for teachers on Google Tools for Education, PowerSchool,
and Digital Learning to include new technology and how to implement technology into instruction
Teach teachers how to use their online gradebook and provide support for issues that arise
Manage the website and social media accounts daily and add content as needed
Computer hardware and software troubleshooting resource for students and staff and submit work orders for
issues I can’t fix
Adult & Teen Services Librarian November 2015 – June 2016
Haywood County Public Library, Canton, NC
Developed, advertised, and delivered programming designed to engage community, including sessions on
NCLive, iPad tutorials, and Goodreads
Assisted patrons with book and other circulation selections
Created book purchase requests based on patron usage and to fill gaps in inventory
Weeded books and other materials based on usage, condition, and community need
I left this position to move to Fayetteville for my husband’s job change
Instructional Development Specialist; Blackboard Administrator (PT) October 2014 – November 2015
Southwestern Community College, Sylva, NC
Developed and delivered professional development, including Blackboard training and Web 2.0 tools
QM Certificate: Independent Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) : (Statewide Systems) 4-1-15
Created Blackboard tutorials to help faculty learn how to use and navigate Blackboard and FTP
Created Blackboard courses to help new faculty learn how to navigate Blackboard
Worked one on one with instructors to troubleshoot issues they had with Blackboard and FTP software
Created and distributed Learning Support newsletter
Reviewed courses and work with instructors to ensure consistency for student achievement using SCC
internal rubric as well as Quality Matters rubric for those who request it
Librarian, Webmaster August 2011 – August 2014
East Carteret High School, Beaufort, NC
Taught the following skills to high school students:
Information literacy – determine resource reliability
Effective research skills
Web 2.0 tools – NCWiseOwl databases, Turnitin, Citelighter, Prezi, etc.
Creating citations: What is plagiarism and why should I not do it?
Presentation skills – how to communicate to a group
Helped students and teachers find library materials based on personal or academic needs
Supervised and supported NCVPS students; helped troubleshoot and manage time
Sourced and ordered all materials for school library and for other academic departments
Webmaster – created school’s website August-September 2011 and maintained daily
Created and distributed bi-monthly library newsletter
Scheduled and delivered professional development for ECHS staff
Computer hardware and software troubleshooting resource for students and staff
Won Margaret Alexander Edwards Grant (April 2012) to teach Collection Development to students
Statistician for Football Team in 2011, 2012, and 2013 seasons
Coached Track & Field (Long Jump & Triple Jump) in the 2013 and 2014 seasons;
Had one student finish 2nd in state in Long Jump and one finish 9th in state in Triple Jump
School Secretary Oct. 2008 – Aug. 2011
West Carteret High School, Morehead City, NC
Assisted the Principal with the daily management and operation of WCHS
First point of contact for visitors and callers and directed them to the appropriate person
Managed and distributed daily news for school, The Patriot’s Pen
Updated and managed school website and online calendar
Maintained office equipment and coordinated service and supply needs
Provided support for all faculty and staff of school in many aspects
Olympic High School, Charlotte, NC
Help students find books to read for pleasure and research; Help teachers find books to read as a class
Source and order materials based on student and teacher needs
Develop and deliver lessons on library and research skills, information literacy, and technology
School Media Advisory Committee (SMAC) Chair
School Improvement Team (SIT) member
Chosen for NC Digital Learning Competencies for School Library Media Coordinators Work Group - NCDPI
NCBOLD Presenter
Librarian August 2022 – July 2024
EE Smith High School, Fayetteville, NC
Help students find books to read for pleasure and research; Help teachers find books to read as a class
Source and order materials based on student and teacher needs
Develop and deliver lessons on library and research skills, information literacy, and technology
On-site IT first line of help for our 1:1 Chromebook initiative; I fix laptops, troubleshoot login issues, manage laptop distribution, and place and coordinate work orders
School Library Advisory Committee (SLAC) Chair
School Improvement Team (SIT) member
Who Dat Student and Staff recognition Committee member
Book Club and eSports Gaming Team Coach
Chosen for CCS District Book and School Library Policy Review Committee
Chosen for Digital Coaching Cohort (three year program co-sponsored by district and NCDPI)
Chosen for NC Digital Learning Competencies for School Library Media Coordinators Work Group - NCDPI
NCBOLD Presenter
Chosen for ReThink Education Blended Learning Cohort
North Carolina Ambassador - High School eSports League
Librarian, Tech Facilitator, Webmaster September 2019 – July 2022
Hoke County High School, Raeford, NC
Help students find books to read for pleasure and research; Help teachers find books to read as a class
Source and order materials based on student and teacher needs
Develop and deliver Professional Development for teachers on current technology needs
Develop and deliver lessons on library skills, information literacy, and co-teach with other teachers
On-site IT first line of help for our 1:1 Chromebook initiative; I fix laptops, troubleshoot login issues, manage laptop distribution, and place and coordinate work orders
Designed and Implemented a Microcredential Tech Badge Program http://bit.ly/hchstechbucks
School Library Advisory Committee Chair
STEM PLC Co-Chair
School Improvement Team (SIT) member
National Honor Society Advisor
Battle of the Books and eSports Team Coach
Saturday Librarian February 2019-February 2020
Hoke County Public Library, Raeford, NC
Assisted patrons with finding, checking in and out books both in person and over the phone
Helped man the circulation/reference desk
Planned and delivered programs on Saturdays
Helped transition library to new OPAC
Assisted with ILL
Librarian, Tech Mentor, Webmanager, Postmaster, Grants Coordinator, Peer Mentor, School Marketer August 2016 – Sept. 2019
Douglas Byrd Middle School, Fayetteville, NC
Teach media and digital literacy skills such as Digital Footprint, Using Databases, Copyright, etc.
Help students find books to read for pleasure and research; Help teachers find books to read as a class
Source and order materials based on student and teacher needs
Manage and deliver weekly school newsletter, Hawks in the Know
Develop and deliver Professional Development for teachers on Google Tools for Education, PowerSchool,
and Digital Learning to include new technology and how to implement technology into instruction
Teach teachers how to use their online gradebook and provide support for issues that arise
Manage the website and social media accounts daily and add content as needed
Computer hardware and software troubleshooting resource for students and staff and submit work orders for
issues I can’t fix
Adult & Teen Services Librarian November 2015 – June 2016
Haywood County Public Library, Canton, NC
Developed, advertised, and delivered programming designed to engage community, including sessions on
NCLive, iPad tutorials, and Goodreads
Assisted patrons with book and other circulation selections
Created book purchase requests based on patron usage and to fill gaps in inventory
Weeded books and other materials based on usage, condition, and community need
I left this position to move to Fayetteville for my husband’s job change
Instructional Development Specialist; Blackboard Administrator (PT) October 2014 – November 2015
Southwestern Community College, Sylva, NC
Developed and delivered professional development, including Blackboard training and Web 2.0 tools
QM Certificate: Independent Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) : (Statewide Systems) 4-1-15
Created Blackboard tutorials to help faculty learn how to use and navigate Blackboard and FTP
Created Blackboard courses to help new faculty learn how to navigate Blackboard
Worked one on one with instructors to troubleshoot issues they had with Blackboard and FTP software
Created and distributed Learning Support newsletter
Reviewed courses and work with instructors to ensure consistency for student achievement using SCC
internal rubric as well as Quality Matters rubric for those who request it
Librarian, Webmaster August 2011 – August 2014
East Carteret High School, Beaufort, NC
Taught the following skills to high school students:
Information literacy – determine resource reliability
Effective research skills
Web 2.0 tools – NCWiseOwl databases, Turnitin, Citelighter, Prezi, etc.
Creating citations: What is plagiarism and why should I not do it?
Presentation skills – how to communicate to a group
Helped students and teachers find library materials based on personal or academic needs
Supervised and supported NCVPS students; helped troubleshoot and manage time
Sourced and ordered all materials for school library and for other academic departments
Webmaster – created school’s website August-September 2011 and maintained daily
Created and distributed bi-monthly library newsletter
Scheduled and delivered professional development for ECHS staff
Computer hardware and software troubleshooting resource for students and staff
Won Margaret Alexander Edwards Grant (April 2012) to teach Collection Development to students
Statistician for Football Team in 2011, 2012, and 2013 seasons
Coached Track & Field (Long Jump & Triple Jump) in the 2013 and 2014 seasons;
Had one student finish 2nd in state in Long Jump and one finish 9th in state in Triple Jump
School Secretary Oct. 2008 – Aug. 2011
West Carteret High School, Morehead City, NC
Assisted the Principal with the daily management and operation of WCHS
First point of contact for visitors and callers and directed them to the appropriate person
Managed and distributed daily news for school, The Patriot’s Pen
Updated and managed school website and online calendar
Maintained office equipment and coordinated service and supply needs
Provided support for all faculty and staff of school in many aspects
