Hillcrest School Library

Message from Librarian Debra Hughes

Dear Hillcrest Families,

My name is Debra Hughes and I am your new school librarian. I feel fortunate to be working as a librarian in this supportive community.

A little bit about me
I have lived in Texas, New York, Illinois, Florida and Colorado before settling in California. I recently became a librarian, but I have taught at both the elementary and middle school levels. I have a Masters Degree in Library Information Sciences with a Teacher-Librarian Media Credential.

I am married and have three children ages 19, 15 and 11. I like to travel, hike, bicycle, and read. My favorite children’s book is “Tale of Despereaux” by Kate DiCamillo.

Schedule and Goals
Classes will start the week of September 14. Children in grades K-5 will have a specified time to come to the library each week. During their library classes, I will read a story and then students will be able to check books out of the library.

As the year goes on, I will start teaching Information Literacy skills. This involves a curriculum which helps students evaluate and effectively use information sources from dictionaries to online resources. 

Your resource
I want the Hillcrest Library to be a community resource. The library will be open at lunch time and after school on Fridays from 3:00 – 3:30. Parents and children feel free to use the library during these open times.

I look forward to getting to know you and your children. Please stop by and say hello.

Sincerely,
Debra Hughes
(c) (510) 410-5676
dsvande@yahoo.com