Committees
Curriculum
Chair: Margaret Sullivan, Rockwood Summit High, Rockwood School District
The mission of the Curriculum Committee is to gather, curate, and disseminate quality school library instructional resources for the membership of the Missouri Association of School Librarians. View the Curriculum Committee policies & procedures here.
Librarians for Inclusive Literacy
Chair: Gabrielle Weston, Francis Howell North High, Francis Howell School District
The MASL Librarians for Inclusive Literacy are responsible for advocating for literacy and promoting reading materials that reflect a variety of perspectives. This includes providing educators and students with opportunities to read, discuss, and celebrate books that make ALL students feel seen, heard, affirmed, and valued. View the Librarians for Inclusive Literacy policies & procedures here.
Finance
Chair: Becky Grisham, Gainesville R-5 School District
Chair: Hope Hunter, Lucy Wortham James Elementary, St. James R-1 School District
Governance
Chair: Tisha Clawson, Bolivar Primary Bolivar School District
The Governance Committee shall have responsibility for reviewing the governing documents, making recommendations for amendments and revisions, updating the Policies and Procedures, and any other duties relating to Association governance established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
Legislative
Chair: Sarah Colbert, Moberly High, Moberly Public Schools
The Legislative Committee of the Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) is dedicated to advocating for policies that protect and strengthen school libraries in Missouri.
Through legislative advocacy, public engagement, and collaboration with educators and policymakers, we champion intellectual freedom, equitable access to information, and the vital role of school libraries in student success. View the Legislative Committee policies & procedures here.
Nominations
Chair: Matt King, Discovery Elementary, Orchard Farm School District
The Nominations Committee shall have responsibility for the nomination of elected officers and any other duties established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
Community Engagement
Chair: Amber Hulstine, Webb City Junior High, Webb City R-7 School District
Chair: Matt King, Discovery Elementary, Orchard Farm School District
The mission of the Community Engagement committee is to cultivate meaningful partnerships between the Missouri Association of School Librarians and external stakeholders. View the Community Engagement policies and procedures here.
Intellectual Freedom
Chair: Andrea Sumy, Liberty #53: Liberty Public Schools
Public Relations
Chair: Becky Dollins, Randall Elementary, Independence School District
The Public Relations Committee shall have responsibility for the public relations and publicity program, and any other duties relating to public relations and publicity established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee. View the Public Relations policies & procedures here.
Membership
Chair: Traci Behrens, Forest Park Elementary, Fort Zumwalt School District
The Membership Committee shall have responsibility for educating new members on the association’s policies and procedures. In addition, the committee will be responsible for membership recruitment and retention, and any other duties relating to association membership. View the Membership/New Members policies & procedures here.
Scholarships, Grants and Recognitions
Chair: Jana Stidham, Butcher-Greene Elementary, Grandview C-4 School District
The Scholarships, Grants and Recognition Committee shall have responsibility for administering the Association’s program of Awards, Grants and Recognitions as established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee – SGR Policies and Procedures.
Spring Conference
Chair: Savannah Essary, Cassville Primary, Cassville R-IV School District
Chair: Sara Levine, Long Elementary, Lindbergh Schools
The Spring Conference Committee shall have responsibility for planning and overseeing the Annual Spring Conference and any other duties established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee. View the Spring Conference Committee policies & procedures.
Click here to view the Readers List Committee policies & procedures.
Click here to view the Readers Awards Committee policies & procedures.
Gateway Readers Award
Chair: Melissa Duckett, Southern Boone High, Southern Boone Schools
The Gateway Readers Award Committee shall have responsibility for the coordination and administration of the Gateway Readers Award, and any other duties relating to the award established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
Hawthorn Readers Award
Chair: Michelle Stegmaier, Gladden Elementary, Belton School District
The Hawthorn Readers Award Committee shall have responsibility for the coordination and administration of the Hawthorn Readers Award, and any other duties relating to the award established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
Mark Twain Readers
Chair: Caitlin Spencer, South Callaway Elementary & Middle, South Callaway School District
The Mark Twain Readers Committee shall have responsibility for the coordination and administration of the Mark Twain Readers Award and any other duties relating to the award established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
Show Me Readers
Chair: Carolyn Allen, Lawson Elementary, Hazelwood School District
The Show Me Readers Committee shall have responsibility for the coordination and administration of the Show Me Readers Award, and any other duties relating to the award established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
Truman Readers Award
Chair: Christa Bell, Grandview Elementary, Lafayette County C-1 School District
The Truman Readers Award Committee shall have responsibility for the coordination and administration of the Truman Readers Award, and any other duties relating to the award established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.
Denny O’Neil Readers List
Chair: Elizabeth Hoskins, Bode Middle, St. Joseph School District
The Missouri Association of School Librarians named its graphic novel list after legendary comic book writer, Denny O’Neil. Mr. O’Neil was born in St. Louis on May 3, 1939. He graduated from St. Louis University in 1961. After serving in the Navy, he worked as a reporter for The Southeastern Missourian in Cape Girardeau. There, he wrote two articles about comic books which garnered the attention of an English teacher who introduced him to comic culture. Needless to say, his life was forever changed. Mr. O’Neil worked for the biggest names in comics where he developed iconic storylines that carry on today. He is most known for being one of the first comic artists to focus on social issues. Upon Mr. O’Neil’s death on June 11, 2020, DC’s chief creative officer and publisher, Jim Lee, tweeted, that Mr. O’Neil’s “focus on social issues pushed comics to wider respectability & acceptance as an art form,” adding, “Through his work & mentorship, he influenced generations of writers & artists.” MASL is proud that its graphic novel list bears the name of this Missouri legend.
Dogwood Readers List
Chair: Kat Pogatshni, Raymore Elementary, Raymore-Peculiar School District
The Dogwood Readers List shall have responsibility for the coordination and administration of the Dogwood Readers List, and any other duties relating to the award established in the Policies and Procedures of the Committee.