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Cheryl Miller-Holmes
Media Specialist, Dekalb County schools
Location: Stone Mountain, GA United States
Joined: Jul 24th, 2008

About (request update)

I am an avid reader and an aspiring writer. I am spiritually intuitive about people and situations. I am very passionate about the plight of African Americans and I love to sing.

My Interview Question

What in life do you most regret?

Current Whereabouts:

Writing,raising my children, debating rather or not to get a PHD

Life & Professional Aspirations:

To write a series of books for children and adults about African Americans, some fiction and some nonfiction. To do something with my love of music, possibly form a band or dj on the radio.

Website:

http://cherylmillerholmes.com

Education (request update)

Wayne St Univ class of 1990

Undergrad Major: Library Science

Claim To Fame:

Award winning poet Memember of the Association of African American Librarians

High School: Frank Cody Senior High in Detroit, MI class of 1976

Activities & Accomplishments:

I was active in the Booster club and Field Hockey. I also ran for Class President.

Best Memories:

A talent show where one of my classmates sang Just My Imagination.

Experience

I currently work with Dekalb County schools as Media Specialist
I have 17 years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.

Media Specialist | Dekalb County Schools
From January 2004 to Current • 22 year(s)
Administrate and manage a public school library, teaching literacy and library research skills, purchasing materials, collaborating with teachers, and fostering innovative programs.

Library Manager | Atlanta Fulton Public Library
From January 2003 to January 2004 • 1 year(s)
Manage and direct a public library branch including recruiting, hiring, interviewing, and long range planning.

Media Specialist | Liberty County Board of Education
From January 2000 to January 2003 • 3 year(s)
Managed library and technology services, coordinating technology services for students and staff, training, teaching literacy skills, and budgeting.

Media Specialist | Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School
From January 1999 to January 2000 • 1 year(s)
Manage and direct a private school library, providing user services including library instruction, database searching, and collection development.

Learning Resource Center Coordinator | Wayne Community College Allied Health Campus
From January 1994 to January 1998 • 4 year(s)
Supervised academic library program including hiring and training staff, budgeting, planning, teaching bibliographic instruction, and directing distance education programs.

Library Director | State of Michigan
From January 1991 to January 1994 • 3 year(s)
Administrate law and general libraries, supervising staff, acquiring materials, fund raising, and teaching adult classes.

Reference Librarian | Novi Public Library
From January 1991 to January 1993 • 2 year(s)
Provided reference services to diverse clientele, assisted with electronic reference searches, and processed interlibrary loans.

Social Service Worker | Michigan Department of Social Service
From January 1984 to January 1991 • 7 year(s)
Processed applications for social service programs, determined eligibility, and issued payments of over a million dollars annually.

Library Assistant | Children's Hospital Of Michigan
From January 1989 to January 1990 • 1 year(s)
Processed interlibrary loan requests, searched information systems, ordered supplies, and assisted patrons.

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