My Education and Experience

By kmolen

  • Graduated High School

    Graduated from Moorefield High School in Hardy County, WV.

  • Graduated College

    Graduated from Shepherd College with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
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    First Teaching Job

    Began my teaching career as a second grade teacher at Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School in Warren County, VA.

  • Graduate School

    Enrolled as a graduate student at Longwood University.

  • Changed Grades

    Moved from teaching second grade to teaching first grade at the same school.
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    Substitute Teacher

    After taking leave from my full time teaching position in Va, I was looking for a way to earn income while being both a graduate student and mom to an infant and toddler. I worked as a substitute teacher in Hardy Count, WV.
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    Preschool Teacher

    I stopped substituting and instead worked as the certified preschool teacher at Hardy County Child Care Center. This opportunity allowed me to earn an income and have my children at work with me. The more flexible schedule allowed time for me to concentrate on completing coursework for my masters degree. It was a win-win, they got a certified preschool teacher and I got a job that met my personal needs.

  • First School Librarian Job

    While still completing my master's degree program I was hired as the school librarian at East Hardy Early Middle School in Hardy County, WV. The school serves students in grades Pre-K through 8. The library was not yet completely automated and was in desperate need of weeding. A challenging, yet rewarding experience!

  • MS in Education

    I completed my coursework and graduated from Longwood University with a Master of Science degree.
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    Back to Virginia

    I made the difficult decision to leave my position at EHEMS for the exciting opportunity to be the school librarian at Fulks Run Elementary School in Rockingham County, VA. The beautiful library, large budget, and small student population seemed like a dream come true.

  • Published Author

    I wrote an article titled Wee Wikis: Implementing the use of Wikis with Elementary Students that was published in the January/February 2009 edition of Library Media Connection.
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    New School Library Opportunity

    Currently the school librarian at Moorefield Intermediate School in Hardy County, WV. It is great to be back in my hometown community! This school opened in the middle of the 2008-09 school year and the middle and elementary librarians shared the responsibility until I was hired as the full time librarian the following school year. Started with NO BOOKS for students to checkout and now we have thousands!

  • Began Educational Leadership Program

    I enrolled in the Educational Leadership Certification Program at Salem International University.

  • Certificate in Educational Leadership

    I completed all the coursework and requirements for the Certificate in Educational Leadership. I added principal, supervisor of general instruction, and superintendent certifications to my teaching credentials.

  • Began ESL Certification Program

    Enrolled in and began coursework for certification in English as a Second Language at Marshall University.