Courtney Pentland — President of the American Association of School Librarians

Background

Courtney Pentland, school librarian at North Star High School, has been elected the 2023-2024 President of the American Association of School Librarians. She will serve as President-elect of the national organization during 2022-2023.

Explanation

North Star High School Librarian Courtney Pentland has been elected by her peers to serve as President for the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). She is the Nebraska Chapter Delegate and part of the AASL Member Engagement Committee. She has also served as the Nebraska chapter President, board member at large, advocacy chair, professional learning chair, liaison to the Nebraska Library Association, and liaison to the Nebraska State Library Advisory Council for the Nebraska School Librarians Association.

Upon her election, Courtney said, “I am so grateful and honored to have been elected to serve as President-elect for AASL. Being a part of this profession has been a true gift in my life, and I am so thankful to have the opportunity to give back to and help support these amazing humans we call school librarians and the vital work they do. While we are continuing to face familiar and new challenges, we also have the opportunity to come together to grow, learn, and lift each other up.”

Proposal

That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Courtney Pentland, school librarian at North Star High School has been elected President for the American Association of School Librarians ; and

WHEREAS, Courtney Pentland successfully facilitates learning and supports student growth through a thoughtfully curated collection of resources that fits their learning needs at North Star High School; and

WHEREAS, Courtney Pentland has devoted her time and efforts in advocating for adequately funded and appropriately staff school libraries; and

WHEREAS, Courtney Pentland is widely admired and respected among her peers, both on the state and national level for her passion and leadership;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lincoln Board of Education does hereby congratulate Courtney Pentland for being elected American Association of School Librarians President for 2023-2024 .