Shannon McClintock Miller, Future Ready Schools

Leading from the Library

Education EN ↓ 142 episodes

In this series, the topics will focus on the many ways Future Ready Librarians® lead as we hear stories and ideas from some of the nation’s top teacher librarians. They will inspire us and make us look at our practice within the topics of collection development, diversity, virtual and school library spaces, collaboration, empowering students as creators, continuous and remote learning and so much more.

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Shannon McClintock Miller, Future Ready Schools

Episodes

Thinking Outside the Box: Cardboard Creation in the Library MakerSpace 09.06.2026 23:25

Guest Name: Lindsey Keown Guest social media: @mskeown_reads on Instagram 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

How One Future Ready Librarian Goes from Teacher to Techie 02.06.2026 20:54

Guest Name: Pam Zettervall Guest Social Media: Instagram and Tik Tok @jetwithzett @Pam Zettervall LinkedIn and X @pamzettervall 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 Washingt...

Shaking up the Stacks 26.05.2026 21:34

Guest Name: Kristina Presley Guest social media: MrsPresleysLibrary 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

Digital Media Literacy Toolbox by Canadian School Libraries 19.05.2026 21:09

In this episode of Leading from the Library, host Shannon McClintock Miller welcomes educator, author, and former teacher librarian Jennifer Casa-Todd to discuss the new Digital Media Literacy Toolbox created by Canadian School Libraries. Together, they explore how librarians can support students and educators in navigating today’s digital world through media literacy, digital wellness, and AI lit...

Librarian + Classroom Teacher = Edu-Tainment: The Dynamic Duo Tag Teaming Education 12.05.2026 20:55

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, Ca...

The Unbound & Unbothered Librarians 05.05.2026 23:35

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  #Futur...

Building & Maintaining Reading Culture in Collaboration w/Teachers & Students 28.04.2026 20:17

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

The Non-Expert’s Guide to Writing a Grant for Your School Library 21.04.2026 41:49

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....

Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI 14.04.2026 26:23

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: futurer...

It’s a Beautiful Day in the Library Neighborhood: Connecting Across District Lines 07.04.2026 23:40

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 &...

Designing a Student-Centered Library 31.03.2026 22:56

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  #Futu...

Back to Basics: Building a Community of Readers 24.03.2026 33:33

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 Twit...

Bringing the community into your library with Lunch and Learns 25.11.2025 25:32

Guest Name: Amanda Smithfield Guest social media: x @asmithfield Instagram @humefogglibrary 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  #Fut...

A Sense of Place: Future Ready School Libraries 18.11.2025 27:09

Guest Name: Hannah Byrd Little Guest social media: Instagram: @librarianlittle | @libfeet TikTok: @BondWithTheBooks BlueSky: @librarianlittle.bsky.social LinkedIn: Hannah Byrd Little Future Ready Schools Website : futureready.org Twitter : @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram : @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a...

Welcome to the Library: Making the library a welcoming and collaborative space for all 11.11.2025 27:55

Guest Name: Katie Capshaw Guest social media: @prezofthelibrarystacks 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

Lights, Camera, Library! How Pre-Recorded Lessons Can Supercharge Engagement (and Sanity) 04.11.2025 18:35

Guests Name: Chrystal Burkes Guest Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrystalburkes/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrystalburkes.bsky.social Future Ready Schools Website : futureready.org Twitter : @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram : @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trade...

Discovering the Magic of Books with Dori Bookie and Gil 30.10.2025 7:10

In this episode of the Future Ready Librarian podcast, Shannon welcomes special guests Dori Bookie and Gil from Follett Content to chat about their recent reading road trip to Page Turner Falls. They share their excitement about discovering new books that will be featured in the upcoming Follett Book eFairs. From exciting genres to the ease of online shopping, they talk about how fun and meaningf...

STEM Battle of the Books 28.10.2025 24:54

Guests Name: Nancy Cravey and Natalie Strange Guest Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/gcschoolsnc/ 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.  #FutureRea...

From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library 21.10.2025 28:20

Guests Name: Dione Mila and Diana Haneski Guest Social Media: Dione: @LibraryHubLife Diana: @joyouslibrarian Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady...

EL Learners in the Library 14.10.2025 24:29

Guest Name: Brandi Grant Guest Social Media: Insta: @jerniganlibrarian Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #Fu...

Future Ready & Full of Library Joy! 07.10.2025 25:24

Guest Name: Brandi Grant Guest Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mrsg_litty_lib/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. Future Ready Schools Website : f...

Teaching News Literacy in the Age of AI 01.10.2025 18:32

Guest Name: Dr. Cathy Collins Guest Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinscathy/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. Future Ready Schools Website...

It’s Time for Young Teen Lit 23.09.2025 27:13

Guest Name: Christina Chatel Guest Social Media: @medialoguer.bsky.social, @troymsmedia (Instagram) Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. Future Ready School...

Changing the Librarian Stereotype and Narrative 16.09.2025 22:13

Guest Name: Jennifer Sancedio Boatman Guest Social Media: X: @jsancedio Instagram: @jsancedio Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Librar...

Weeding: The Great Library Divide 09.09.2025 32:46

Guest Name: Len Bryan Guest Social Media: @lenbryan25.bsky.social on BlueSky Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. Future Ready Schools Website : futureready...