Lisa is a writer, a mother, a former teacher-librarian and public library worker with over two decades of experience working with children and teens. She’s currently completing her Master of Information at Dalhousie University and recently earned her Library & Information Technician diploma from Mohawk College where she was awarded the Graduate Medal for achieving the highest academic standing in the School of Continuing Education.
Lisa is also a recipient of a Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship for her Master’s research on Canadian teen reading and book discovery in the social media age. Her research is grounded in equity, intellectual freedom, youth agency, and critical theory, with a focus on empowering young people to take ownership of their reading lives.
Throughout her teaching career, Lisa led school-wide events like Literacy Nights and Math Nights, co-facilitated professional development, and contributed to The Teaching Librarian, the magazine of the Ontario School Library Association, with articles such as Hands of Peace, and Wikis Are Worth It! From 2020 to 2024, Lisa also wrote a monthly column for Kingston Neighbours magazine, offering thoughtful recommendations for young readers and their families on themes such as diversity and inclusion, mental health and resilience, cultural celebrations, and fostering a lifelong love of reading.
In addition, she holds a Bachelor of Education from Western University where she was awarded the Beatrice Helmkay Scholarship, for excellence in academics and teaching, an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science with distinction from the University of Guelph and a post-degree Public Relations Certificate with honours from Humber College. Her additional teaching qualifications include Special Education (Specialist), Librarianship (Part 1), ESL (Part 1) and Health and Physical Education (Part 1).
After spending some time on the prairies and in Ontario, Lisa is now settled on the East Coast of Canada with her family as well as their a delightfully derpy Manitoba Mutt named Jordy, and Murphy, their affectionate feline with unapologetically quirky charm.
Lisa believes that the world would be a kinder, brighter place if everyone adopted a pet, planted some flowers, and read daily.
“We lose ourselves in books, we find ourselves there too.”
~ Anonymous
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