Comments on: Middle School Maverick: NYC Librarian Deven Black on Partnerships, Principals, and Progress

By: Jacqueline Brathwaite

Jacqueline Brathwaite — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:20:58 +0000

Meeting Deven in the TAH program and his active role in this wonderful world of school library media, I am so proud of his proactive stance. Being a school library media specialist means wearing many hats: teacher, administrator, information literacy specialist, collections manager, and most of all advocate for the roles librarians play within the educational community. The struggles and challenges lead to the rewards of knowing that you are making a positive difference in the lives of our students and teachers.
Deven, you are truly a gift to your school and to us.
Jacqueline, Retired SLMS

By: Teresa

Teresa — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:39:34 +0000

Having attended that same PD as Devon, two days after he become a librarian, I can personally attest to how quickly he took to the profession. I feel lucky to have him as part of my PLN–he truly is a role-model for school librarians!

By: Patricia Sarles

Patricia Sarles — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 11:07:32 +0000

Bravo, Deven! And I think your principal is an angel for he is someone who supports the library and wants both you and it to thrive. I think what you’re doing in the library is great but I also think your principal is a wonderful wonderful support to you. Don’t worry. You’ll get there with the teachers. It does take time but it will happen!

By: Celia Brownrigg

Celia Brownrigg — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:42:27 +0000

Why do you call him a “maverick?” (I do not think this means what you think it means;) He’s not representing a sentiment so different from many teacher-librarians, myself included. In fact, he’s acting completely inline with what we’re trying to convey about the importance of having TLs in every school. Don’t get me wrong, three cheers for sending the email; I loved the blog post too. Let’s label him as a role-model, not a maverick. Well done Deven!