Steering Committee.

We listen, we plan, we advocate.

Re-established in 2015

In 2015 a small group of members came together to plan and reform WPSLA. Since then, we've hosted dozens of events and grown to over 100 members.

Our Goal

The Steering Committee wants to offer programming of interest to all librarians in our region. Please do not hesitate to reach out with ideas.

Our 2023-24 Steering Committee

Mary Kay Biagini
Associate Professor
Director, School Library Certification Program
​University of Pittsburgh

Most recently, Mary Kay has been focusing on  Leadership Development for PA School Librarians VI as the Program Director after being awarded the Library Services and Technology Act Grant.  Mary Kay has been the driving force behind the PA Model Curriculum for School Libraries.

Jackie Fulton
Librarian
Mount Lebanon School District

Jackie Fulton (she/her) is a disruptive (in a good way) librarian and a passionate advocate for library resources in public schools.  In the K-5 setting, she promotes innovative library education programs with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. Jackie also serves as Co-Chair of PSLA Operations Committee and has participated in several Leadership Academies.

Kristen Rowe
​​​​Library Media Specialist
Pine Richland School District

In addition to experience working with
Grades 6 - 12, Kristen has participated in various statewide leadership academies and professional committees, including the writing panel for the PA Model Curriculum for School Libraries, and presented at local, state and national conferences.

M. E. Shenefiel
Librarian
Pine-Richland School District

​M. E. Shenefiel (she/her) is the librarian at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School in the Pine-Richland School District (Gibsonia, PA), where she also serves as the library department chairperson and a Building Level Technology Coach. She has been a school librarian in western Pennsylvania for over 20 years.