Welcome to your library, Barton Explorers! I hope to facilitate learning in the library that fosters a love of reading, writing, drawing, technology, entrepreneurial thinking, and the 4 C's (creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking).

The media center is proud to offer a unique Entrepreneur-Shop & Barton Boulevard of Businesses, a "R&R" or "Read & Relax" Tuesday/Thursday elective, and collaborative teaching with a flexible schedule. I enjoy supporting students as they write, create movies, hunt for great books, and develop information literacy skills.

Middle and high schools in the MCPSS have flexible library schedules; so, even if I am in the middle of teaching a whole group lesson, you can still come into the library to browse for books, use the resources, or read and study in our lounge areas. Remember to seek out the library! I have forms on the circulation counter to allow for check in and check out whether I am available or not. Make the time to come and read or talk about books in our "Ideation Lounge" with the super inviting egg-shaped chairs. It makes my day to see you eager to read!

Adventure awaits under the dome at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies!