Degrees and Credentials
M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science, Clarion University, 2018
B.S., Secondary Social Studies Education, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 2010
B.A., History Political Science, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 2008
Short Bio
Before working in the Hanley Library, Jenelle worked in public education. She taught English, reading, and was the library media specialist at Kane Area Middle School. While teaching, Jenelle was also the advisor to the Kane Middle School blog, library helpers, and the reading competition team and coached track & field and women’s soccer. Jenelle enjoys volunteering for the Trevor Project, meeting with the local middle-level book club at the public library, traveling, hiking, and road and mountain biking in her free time.
Academic Focus
DEIA, culturally sustaining practices, own voices collections, and creating inclusive and brave classroom and library spaces
Research, Accomplishments, and Publications
Jenelle recently collaborated with the Curriculum Materials Committee of the Education and Behavioral Sciences Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries, a Division of the American Library Association, to compile and publish the 8th Edition of the Directory of Curriculum Materials Center and Collections. Her librarian profile webpage provides more information about her past and current research, projects, and service.