Jillian Rudes
School Librarian
Jillian, a native New Yorker, received a Masters in English from Stony Brook University and a Masters in Library Science from Queens College. As a dually certified teacher she has taught both English and Library, grades 6 – 12. In 2010, she received the Lucille Thomas Outstanding Future School Librarian Award. In 2014, she was recognized as one of the American Library Association’s Emerging Leaders. She is also a member of the American Association for School Librarians’ School Library Month committee. Jillian believes that the school library program should focus on developing 21st – century skills. Aside from teaching you may find Jillian reading fantasy and science-fiction novels. She also enjoys watching movies and traveling. She is thrilled to be a part of the creative and collaborative team at MELS!
