Author: Ms. Natalie

I was always an avid reader, even if I wasn't the best reader. I would read book after book often returning to well loved favorites to read again. My favorite genres are Science Fiction and Historical Fiction. I find both the past and the possible future very interesting. When I became a librarian I was very excited by the prospect of sharing my love of books. I quickly discovered that teaching library and technology is much more than reading books. It's sharing information, learning about reliable resources, digital citizenship, computer skills. Being a librarian at St. Philip's also means I teach technology, film editing, 3d printing, and much more. When I'm not reading and teaching library and technology skills you can find me running SPAS Drama Club.

Some websites with inspirational paper crane's from around the world...Paper Cranes in Hiroshima's Peace ParkHow to fold paper cranes and an inspirational project!Paper Cranes for Japan from Students Rebuild .Org

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Dust Off the Books

I can't believe another school year is here and I am starting my third year as the St. Philip Librarian. I am so grateful to share my passion for reading with the St. Philip community. We have some exciting things planned for the school year. First and foremost, we have decided that since library for grades K-5... Continue Reading →

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Things Have Been Busy and Cinderella!

First let me apologize for the lack of posts lately. Now that I work part time I find  my other library duties make it difficult to find time to blog. On top of that Drama Club is preparing for our spring musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. I am knee deep in costumes, sets and props. Not to... Continue Reading →

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Country of the Month: Finland!

  When I think of Finland I think of Christmas. I guess it is mostly because it is so snowy there and they have reindeer! Here are some fun pictures of Finland.Greeting from FINLAND!Perhaps this is Blitzen?I wonder what kind of fish they catch?Can you take me to the North Pole and Santa's workshop?I would love to... Continue Reading →

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Rechenka’s Eggs

I hope everyone has a nice Easter break! I think we are all looking forward to spending time with our families. I just finished reading a sweet book by Patricia Polacco titled Rechenka's Eggs. It is the story of old Babushka who is known in her Russian village for painting the most beautiful Easter eggs.... Continue Reading →

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Ok ok I need to see more pictures of African Wildlife

I just couldn't stop saving pictures. Rather than taking up the whole webcam blog I decided to post more African animal pictures in their own blog post.Vervet Monkey. So stinkin cute!Dik DikJackals!Eeeeeeek baby Zebra!Wild African DogLions playingYellow MongooseBat Eared Fox cubWho doesn't love this! African BuffaloCape FoxGorgeous CheetahOMG CUTE!!!!GemsbokOk ok I am obsessed with baby... Continue Reading →

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South African Wildlife

I am a huge animal lover. One of my favorite parts about writing blogs for the SP Country of the Month is looking at pictures of different animals found in that country. Some of my past favorites are the Siberian Tiger from Russia and the Arctic Fox from Canada.The vast continent of Africa is particularly... Continue Reading →

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Country of the Month: South Africa

A few years ago, after I graduated college, I took a trip to Greece with a tour group. This group consisted of mostly people from English speaking countries such as Canada, The United States, Australia and one South African. Actually, South Africa isn't necessarily an English speaking country. I didn't know this until I met... Continue Reading →

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Back in January I wrote about interesting and different biographies that can be found in the library. One person I highlighted was John Muir, America's environmentalist. Last week the latest copy of Appleseed Magazine was delivered to the library and low and behold it was all about John Muir. In case you didn't know, Appleseed... Continue Reading →

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