On this page:

• Meet the Coordinator
• Meet the Graduate Faculty

Meet the Coordinator

"School librarians have the best job in the world. We are always teaching, learning, reading, and using information. We are surrounded by all ages of students, and our goal is to instill in them our own passion for lifelong learning."
— Mona Kerby, PhD

Dr. Kerby earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Texas Wesleyan University, a master's degree from Texas Christian University, and a master's and doctorate in Library Science from Texas Woman's University.

Dr. Kerby started her career as a kindergarten teacher.  For fifteen years, she served as the librarian of J.B. Little Elementary School in Arlington, Texas.  Her professional interests are in children’s and young adult literature, collection development, and writing.  Her most recent professional title, Collection Development for the School Library Media Program, was published by the American Association of School Librarians in 2006.  A picture book is scheduled for publication in spring 2008 by Frances Foster / Farrar, Straus, & Giroux.  In 2006, she was named to the Fulbright Senior Specialist Roster as an expert in school librarianship and children's and young adult literature.

She maintains professional affiliations in the American Library Association, where she is active in the divisions of ALSC and AASL.  She served on the committee that revised the latest AASL/NCATE Standards for Initial Programs for Specialist Preparation.  She also belongs to the Authors Guild, International Association of School Librarians, Maryland Association of School Librarians, Pennsylvania School Librarians Association, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Texas Library Association, and the Texas State Historical Association.

E-mail Dr. Kerby

During the 2008 spring and summer semesters, Dr. Kerby will be on sabbatical.  Ms. Kay Craig will be taking her place.  Please email her at kcraig@mcdaniel.edu with your questions.

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Meet the Graduate Faculty

Brian Baczkowski, High School Library Media Specialist
B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., McDaniel College

Annette Bailey, High School Library Media Specialist
B.S., Towson State University; M.S., Western Maryland College

Kay Craig, Public Librarian and former High School Library Media Specialist
AB, Hood College; M.S.L.S., Shippensburg State University

Linda Crump, Former School Library Media Specialist at all levels 
B.A., George Washington University; M.Ed., University of Maryland

Gloria Curdy, University Instructor and former High School Librarian
B.A., University of Montana; M.A., University of Montana
 
Catherine (Katie) Grubb, Teacher Specialist for Technology
B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.L.S., University of Maryland

Joanne Hay, Professional Storyteller
B.A., Frostburg State College 

Michael Hobson, High School Library Media Specialist
B.A., Johns Hopkins University, M.A.T., Johns Hopkins University; M.S., McDaniel College

Allyson Lyga, Author and former Elementary School Library Media Specialist
B.A., Shepard College; M.S., Western Maryland College

Charles H. (Buddy) Phillips, Teacher Specialist for Instructional Technology
B.S., Frostburg State College; M.S., Western Maryland College