Albert Sidney Johnston Elementary School

Educational Support Staff-Media Center

Sharanza Williams

  • Librarian
  • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies/Specialization in Reading-
  • Prairie View A&M University
  • Master of Library Science - Texas Women's University
  • SharaWilliams@dallasisd.org
  • Favorite quote: "Readers of today, Leaders for tomorrow"
  • Favorite children's author: Angela Shelf Medearis

Welcome to the Media Center!

Our mission is to encourage individuals to become life-long learners.

Students participate in many Reading Programs through the Media Center:

  • Reading is Fundamental (RIF)
    This Reading Program gives each student three free books during the school year. Students are allowed to celebrate reading during RIF giveaways.
  • Earning By Learning
    This Reading Program gives money to students who read and pass reading comprehension quizzes with a score of 80% or higher. The 2007-08 school year is focused on 2nd and 4th graders. After-school and Saturday school is provided for students to read for this effort.
  • The Six-Hour Reading Club
    This Reading Program will provide students with a Six Flags’ ticket for reading.
  • Book-It
    This Reading Program offers pizza coupons for students who are making great reading strides in their classrooms.
  • Parent Resource
    Parents are provided with materials on reading techniques that will foster a good reading environment in the home. Parents are allowed to checkout books too.

The media center also hosts book fairs during which students and parents may purchase books to enrich their home libraries. 

Primary classes explore a variety of literature and are encouraged to discuss books using critical thinking skills.  Intermediate classes continue the exploration of literature through research and special projects.  This is achieved through collaboration between the librarian and the classroom teacher.

Computers and printers are available for internet research and typing of research papers.

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