Sue Kowalski, Librarian at Pine Grove Middle School, is the first recipient of the Impact of the Year Award from Syracuse University’s iSchool..
Sue is a 2003 graduate of the iSchool’s MS in Library and Information Science program and was recognized with the Impact of the Year Award for her work as a librarian in the East Syracuse-Minoa School district, and her involvement with the iSchool in this role. The Impact of the Year Award celebrates an alumnus who makes significant contributions to the iSchool community that include leadership, vision and mentorship.
Throughout her career as a librarian, Kowalski has stayed in close contact with the iSchool, generously giving of her time to participate in information sessions for prospective students, visit classes, supervise interns, and serve as a role model for future librarians. At her school library, she has received recognition from many sources, including a National School Library Program of the Year award from the American Association of School Librarians in 2011, a Teacher Librarian Leadership Award from the Teacher Librarian Journal in 2012, and the I Love My Librarian Award from the New York Library Association in 2012.