Episodes

  • Librarian + Classroom Teacher = Edu-Tainment: The Dynamic Duo Tag Teaming Education

    Librarian + Classroom Teacher = Edu-Tainment: The Dynamic Duo Tag Teaming Education
    May 12 2026
    Discover how a school librarian and classroom teacher are transforming learning through “edutainment” in this energizing episode of Leading from the Library. Host Shannon McClintock Miller sits down with Amanda Graves and Cathy Fernandez to explore how collaboration can turn everyday lessons into unforgettable experiences. Using wrestling-inspired “rounds” like the Tag Team Title Match, Lights, Camera, Curriculum, and Curriculum Cage Match, Amanda and Cathy share how they blend curriculum, creativity, and fun to boost student engagement while still meeting rigorous standards. From interactive game-show-style reviews and media literacy challenges using The Big Fib podcast to grant-funded projects, virtual author visits, and “National Pickle Day” activities, this episode is packed with practical ideas educators can bring into their own schools. The conversation highlights the power of librarian-teacher partnerships, the importance of joyful learning, and how collaboration can create championship-level instruction that students never forget. Watch their wrestling-inspired collaboration video here: https://youtu.be/z_fEWzRWmE0?si=J7y9bzwbSUQPTpa3 Guest Name: Amanda Graves and Cathy Fernandez Guest social media: Amanda: @themerrylibrary Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #FutureReadyLibs
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    21 mins
  • The Unbound & Unbothered Librarians

    The Unbound & Unbothered Librarians
    May 5 2026

    Guest Name: Erika Rocha and Erica White

    Guest social media: @la_teacherTX & @IISDLibraries

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    24 mins
  • Building & Maintaining Reading Culture in Collaboration w/Teachers & Students

    Building & Maintaining Reading Culture in Collaboration w/Teachers & Students
    Apr 28 2026

    Guest Name: Nicholas Moore

    Guest social media: IG & Twitter: @LearnTeachMoore

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    20 mins
  • The Non-Expert’s Guide to Writing a Grant for Your School Library

    The Non-Expert’s Guide to Writing a Grant for Your School Library
    Apr 21 2026
    School librarians face a growing challenge: increasing student needs, shrinking budgets, and limited time to advocate for stronger collections. Jean will share how the grant enabled her to transform a key part of her collection. If you’ve ever wished you could secure additional funding—but weren’t sure where to begin—this conversation is designed for you. Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #FutureReadyLibs
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    42 mins
  • Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI

    Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI
    Apr 14 2026
    Allie Cornejo engages in a thoughtful conversation about how digital citizenship is changing in the age of AI. She reflects on the questions schools are wrestling with, including accuracy, bias, authorship, and responsibility, and discusses how librarians can help shape a culture where students learn to think critically and act ethically in an AI-driven world. Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #FutureReadyLibs
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    26 mins
  • It’s a Beautiful Day in the Library Neighborhood: Connecting Across District Lines

    It’s a Beautiful Day in the Library Neighborhood: Connecting Across District Lines
    Apr 7 2026

    Guests Names: Jillian Pratt, Amanda Hunt

    Guest social media: @thetechylibrarian, @thenextgenlibrarian

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    24 mins
  • Designing a Student-Centered Library

    Designing a Student-Centered Library
    Mar 31 2026

    Guest Name: Meghan Murphy

    Guest social media:

    @librarywithmeg on instagram/facebook/tiktok

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    23 mins
  • Back to Basics: Building a Community of Readers

    Back to Basics: Building a Community of Readers
    Mar 24 2026
    In this podcast episode, Melanie LeJeune joins Shannon to talk about the collaborative work she is doing with her faculty regarding free-choice reading and the importance of providing time for students to read during the school day. She shares how she started and so many amazing ideas that all of us can do within our libraries and communities too. Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #FutureReadyLibs
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    34 mins