Butler Elementary
Library
Ann Watley
Teacher/Librarian
BS-ED
MLS
This is the beginning of my 20th year as Butler's librarian, my 25th year as a school librarian and 28th year as an educator.
Some of my favorite things are:
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Working right here at Butler, where my own children went to school
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Watching children get excited about learning something new
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Seeing children enjoy a good story
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Working with the Battle of the Books teams
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Good books
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Good friends
Besides being an elementary school librarian (I was at Pope for 5 years before coming here), I have been a medical school librarian and a junior high math teacher. My Bachelor's degree is from the University of Texas at Austin and my Master's degree is from the University of North Texas.
I get excited at the beginning of each school year when I think of the possibilities before us.
I was hired in 1995 by Joyce Meesey and have, therefore, worked with every principal Butler has had. The library program has grown and flourished under the leadership and encouragement of these dedicated principals.
About Us
 Book budgetAt its highest with Mrs. Meesey |  New furniturePromoted by Mr. DeMore |
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 ReadingClubsSupported by Mrs. Coulter |  TechnologyEncouraged by Mrs. Humbles |
 Book fairsProfits support program |  Projects |
 Projects |  LessonsCAFE DEWEY |
 Research |  VisitingAuthor-Barbara O'Connor |
 BBCDonating books |  Battleof the Books - 25 gold medal teams |
• My family (check out the photos of my 2 grandchildren in the library)
• Being an American, particularly a Texan
• Old classic movies
• Fresh flowers
The mission of the library program is to facilitate, for both students and staff members, an appreciation of quality literature, growth of reading skills, and the development of competency in information retrieval and usage by providing access, education and opportunities for collaboration.