Project LISten: In which we meet Sandy D.

sandyd1 — Sandy D at the iSchool. Photograph by Lauren Stevens.

I always wanted to be an elementary teacher for as long as I could remember.
The possibility of being a librarian came after working as a clerk in the local library.
My children went to sleep with books as I have tried to instill a love of books in them.
I never would have imagined that I would be attending Syracuse University as it is such a highly esteemed and expensive school. I am very thankful for my husband’s GI Bill that he shared with me.
My favorite book series is Anne of Green Gables.
I want to help others grow in all areas of their lives.
I have moved 14 times in 15 years of marriage.
God is everything to me. He has blessed me with everything and everyone I have in this life.
My mom does not see the need for libraries so it is my job to win her over.
Growing up I was labeled a perfectionist…as an adult I am one of those people who couldn’t care less about perfection.

[Heather’s note: Sandy is the first fellow LIS student I met on the morning of orientation. After talking with her for about 10 minutes, I decided she was interesting and that I wanted to be her friend. I’m not sure I gave her much choice in the matter.]

CarolK November 3, 2015 / 12:19 pm

I really enjoyed being introduced to Sandy D. I’ve no doubt you will convince your mother and many others the importance of libraries.

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- Sandy November 4, 2015 / 12:37 pm
  
  Thank you for such kind words.
  
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Christopher November 4, 2015 / 9:19 am

If anyone can convince others of the importance and even need for libraries it’s Sandy. Although I have a feeling I’ll be saying that about all the participants in Project LISten.
After all you’re helping people see the human side of the library world and that makes a big difference.

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- Sandy November 4, 2015 / 12:38 pm
  
  Thank you for such kind words.
  
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Sandy November 4, 2015 / 12:37 pm

I must clarify the statement about my mom not seeing the need for libraries. I think she believes that there are greater needs in communities than libraries. In other words, money can be better spent elsewhere. However, she is one of my biggest supporters and I am so thankful that my parents expected the best out of me..

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CarolK November 4, 2015 / 1:17 pm

Thanks for clarifying. I’m just thrilled that people like you and Heather are becoming part of a great profession. You are bound to maintain the foundation of what libraries are.

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