Creative Funding for School Libraries
Kristina A. Holzweiss, MA, MLS, is an ed tech librarian at Syosset High School, as well as a presenter, author, and professional developer. She earned her master’s degree in English from CUNY Queens College, her master’s degree in library science from LIU Post, and her advanced certificate in educational technology from SUNY Stony Brook. Kristina was named the School Library Journal Librarian of the Year in 2015, a National School Board 2016-2017 “20 to Watch” emerging education technology leader, and a 2018 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. She is also the winner of the 2015 NYSCATE Lee Bryant Outstanding Teacher Award and 2015 Long Island Technology Summit Fred Podolski Leadership and Innovation Award. In 2015 she founded SLIME, Students of Long Island Maker Expo (slimemakerexpo.com), where schools, libraries, museums, nonprofit organizations, civic associations, and educational companies can celebrate creativity and innovation. Kristina is the co-author of Hacking School Libraries: 10 Ways to Incorporate Library Media Centers into Your Learning Community with Stony Evans, as well as the author of Scholastic makerspace books. She is the Long Island Director for NYSCATE, an ISTE affiliate, and shares regularly on social media (@lieberrian) and her website (bunheadwithducttape.com).
