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=About Your Librarian=

The following is a exerpt from the interview Lucky the Library Dragon did on Mrs. Moreno presented in question and answer format.

Q. What is your name? A. My name is Alie Moreno

Q. What is your preferred learning style? A. I am a strong visual and auditory learner. I prefer to learn in small groups and I prefer learning activities that allow me think critically and be creative. For example, rather than doing a bunch of worksheets, I would prefer an authentic learning activity in which I could apply my learning and thinking to real world problems.

Q. How would a friend describe you? A. Last week, Kellianne Rothwell was walking down the hall of our school building. I was sitting with an unhappy student in the hall trying to figure out why she was unhappy. I was supposed to be going to lunch but the student's tears arrested me and I had to stop. After about twenty minutes of conversation, the student thought through the problem, found three possible solutions to the problem, and decided to return to class with a smile. Ms. Rothwell was waiting for me in the library because she wanted to say, "Alie, your heart is too big for this building."

Q. How did you decide to become a teacher? A.View the photostory below for an answer to that question. media type="file" key="My Story.wmv"

Q. What are your three strongest qualities? A. I am always willing to try something new. For example, when the principal asked me if I wanted to try being a library paraprofessional, I felt honored and jumped at the opportunity. Though I didn't know anything about being a librarian, I knew I loved books and kids and I knew I could learn the rest. I am a learner rather than a knower. I believe that education is most powerful when everyone is learning, including the teacher. I try to anticipate the needs of others. From providing a stapler at the perfect moment to recommending a good book to a reluctant reader, I try to consider the needs of others because I want to help make the process of learning as seamless as possible.

Q. What are your weakest qualities? A. I hate to say no and sometimes I say yes to too many things. This is a problem because if I have too many things going, I can't give my best to all of them. I am working to solve this problem by using better time management resources (like google calendar) and by carefully considering my ability to do the job well before saying yes. Also, I tend to be hyper-critical of myself which leads to stress. I am trying to learn to be more realistic with my self-evaluation by first reflecting on what works. After I know what works, it is easier to limit myself to a few, specific improvements to concentrate on next time.

Q. What are your hobbies and how do you fill your spare time? A. Because I am a wife, mom, librarian, and student, I don't have alot of spare time. When I do get a moment or two, I like to read science-fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction novels. I always like to have a book I am reading for fun, even if I can't pick it up everyday. When I can get away from Denver, I love to take pictures. I was a portrait photographer for 12 years but now I am exploring nature photography. Here's a sample of my work.

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Q. Do you have a resume? I want to hire you! A. Of course I have a resume, Lucky. Click the link below.