Meet The Instructor
Maura Hennessy, Thornhill Librarian
Did You Know Students Learn More at Schools with Librarians?
Dear Thunderbirds,
Did you know the Back to School Donation Drive supports our school’s library and librarian? Meet Mrs. Hennessy, Thornhill's incredible librarian.
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Greetings from Mrs. Hennessy! I've been Thornhill’s librarian since 2010. I hold a Masters of Library and Information Science from San Jose State, and a BA in English Literature from UC Santa Barbara. My daughters, who are now teenagers, attended Thornhill. They’ve moved on, but not mom!
What I Do:
I collaborate with the teachers to enhance what students are learning in the classroom. I also strive to make the library new and interesting by providing fun read alouds, library centers and makerspaces — DIY areas where kids can gather to create and invent — to boost STEM learning and teamwork. I arrange author visits to inspire budding readers and writers, and teach library skills so students gain strong research habits and stay safe on the internet.
What I Love About Thornhill:
I love Thornhill for many reasons. Aside from our wonderful library, it’s the sense of working together as a community to help our students bloom that I love the most. To behold your students' academic and emotional growth is such a delight. And Thornhill students are such enthusiastic readers! Thank you for reading with your students at home, and keeping their eyes open to the "windows and mirrors" that great books provide!
Be sure to bookmark our new Thornhill Library Website and the Thornhill Library Blog for more about the library program at Thornhill. Thank you for your continued support of the Thornhill Library and Thornhill!
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The last day to donate to our Back to School Donation Drive is this Friday. Your donation supports Mrs. Hennessey, our library and tons of other amazing programs at Thornhill. Please make your donation today by visiting http://www.thornhillschool.org/donation-drive.html