Bibliotherapy in the School Library: Meaningful Collaborations

Ida Mae Craddock, MEd, is the librarian at Burley Middle School in Albemarle County, VA. A graduate of Old Dominion University Darden School of Education, her research is focused around maker-education and libraries as hubs of innovation. She is also an adjunct professor of library science at Old Dominion University where she was named a Darden Fellow. Winner of the Magna Award from the National School Boards Association and Virginia's 2019 Librarian of the Year, IdaMae also co-authors the technology column for School Library Connection.

Ouida Powe, EdD, is the Director of School Counseling for middle and high school students at the Community Lab School. Prior to accepting the post at CLS, she was a School Counselor at Burley Middle School for three years. Many years before Burley, she served as the IB Counselor and Counseling Chair at Eastside High School in Gainesville, Florida. The years between her School Counseling posts at Eastside and Burley were filled with various positions in postsecondary education. As a Higher Ed professional, Ouida invested most of her time assisting students and families with the college search, application, and matriculation processes. After years of serving in various departments, she turned her attention to training professionals in the state of Florida who serve high school students before and during the transitions associated with postsecondary study. Beyond the school halls, Ouida enjoys spending time with her family. Her other hobbies include listening to podcasts, crafting, and refinishing furniture.