{"id":9005,"date":"2026-01-20T16:56:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/?p=9005"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:56:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:56:04","slug":"from-classroom-to-library-my-next-chapter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/index.php\/2026\/01\/20\/from-classroom-to-library-my-next-chapter\/","title":{"rendered":"From Classroom to Library: My Next Chapter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>My name is Jennifer Gayle, and I currently live in Naples, Florida. I work as an elementary school teacher in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collierschools.com\/\">Collier County Public Schools<\/a>, where I have taught second through fifth grade, spending most of my career in third grade. Teaching has been a meaningful and rewarding experience, and it has played a major role in shaping my professional goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am in my second semester of Florida State University\u2019s Master of Science in Information program, following the school libraries specialization. While I enjoy classroom teaching, I feel ready to explore new opportunities that allow me to support students and teachers in a broader way. My goal is to transition into a media specialist role, where I can combine my instructional experience with information and media literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of work and school, I stay busy with family life. I am a mom of six and a grandmother of two, and much of our time is spent supporting my youngest daughters in competitive dance. I also enjoy visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/\">Walt Disney World<\/a> and taking advantage of the beautiful beaches here in Naples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignleft has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-duotone-unset-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9022\" src=\"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NaplesBeach-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9022\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NaplesBeach-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NaplesBeach-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NaplesBeach-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NaplesBeach-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NaplesBeach-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"9021\" src=\"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Castle.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9021\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Castle.jpg 720w, https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Castle-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the things that interests me most about this class is the focus on digital media and design. I enjoy experimenting with digital tools, even when it takes a bit of trial and error. &nbsp;I am at a fairly basic level. Through this course, I hope to develop a stronger understanding of how to create high-quality, effective digital content that I can use both professionally and personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> I am looking forward to learning alongside my classmates and expanding my skill set as I continue working toward my future role in school libraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My name is Jennifer Gayle, and I currently live in Naples, Florida. 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