Amy Marquez was nominated by Nora Galvan.
Mrs. Marquez is an outstanding 21st Century teacher-librarian. She incentivizes students to learn using various methods.
"Frankly, I do not know where she finds the time to read about the latest trends and strategize all of the events that she promotes," Galvan said.
Mrs. Marquez is a mother of four beautiful children ranging from ages 1-14, yet she still finds time to search for new ideas and apply for grants. She helps the library department write grants and has been a recipient of grants from the Laura Bush Foundation, Donors Choose, and the PSJA Education Foundation.
Mrs. Marquez takes her job to an even higher level as she teaches parents how to crochet and learn other skills. She teaches them how to create items that may help them earn some income. The parents she teaches live in one of the most impoverished areas of the district.
Mrs. Marquez was featured on the district website demonstrating students' research projects because she uses innovative iPad Apps and other technology items, including Augment Reality and Chatterpix. She uses these apps to bring history to life, and her students' projects were displayed at the Regional Service Center. Mrs. Marquez also uses coding to demonstrate the use of small robots such as: Dot and Dash, Osmos, Virtual Goggles, and other great technology items, to help students.
Mrs. Marquez has been a presenter for the Region One ESC Conference, the 2016 Dream, Inspire, Engage Conference, UTechMDC Makerspaces in the Library, and Library Media Fair 2015. Additionally, at the 2016 Texas Association of School Library Administrators workshop, she presented "Book a Trip...Gateway to the World," and has presented at many other venues as well.
Mrs. Marquez has been featured on the cover of the Texas Library Journal's fall issue, "Frontline Library Super Heroes," and has also been featured on the Power of Librarians 2018 Calendar for the month of November. She is an Intel Master of Technology Teacher, Renaissance National Honor Roll Master Librarian, and finalist of the South Texas Literacy Coalition's Literary Excellence Award for School Librarians. She was awarded a writing workshop that was presented by author Dr. Carmen Tafolla, the Texas Poet Laureate.
Amy Marquez In The News:
Fueron nominados 8 educadores al premio LifeChanger of the Year
Eight PSJA ISD leaders nominated as LifeChangers of the Year
Congrats Ms. Amy, well deserved!!
Always shining, keep up the good work.
Mrs. Marquez is a great librarian who seeks to educate our students in every area of education.
Congrats Amy! Well deserved for all you do for your library, district and colleges in our profession.
The students in Mrs. Marquez's school have all the odds against them: low socio-economic background, English language learners, recent immigrants, no college graduates in their families. HOWEVER in spite of all those obstacles, the students are so successful. They are top readers, innovative, and motivated. With many programs that she uses, those students are using technology and science in their weekly lessons. They create the unimaginable. Many students have been impacted by this AMAZING librarian. Best of wishes.
Great super librarian! Amy is techy, smart, industrious and a great asset to her campus, district region and state!
She is a great librarian and is an asset to her school.
Amy is awesome at her what she does.
Libraries and Librarians are an essential part of our student's educational process and in turn success. Amy is truly an exemplary example of this. She has demonstrated this with all the events, activities and learning that go on in her school library. I am honored to call her my coworker, but even more than that, my friend. Best wishes Amy.
Congratulations, Amy. Miss not being with you And the children. Best to you.
Congratulations Amy! Best of luck!
Great Librarians support learners, teachers and the future. Your support at Garza Elementary is critical to your school’s success.
Mrs Marquez is very devoted to her students and is very creative in many ways.
Well deserved! Good luck Amy!
Amy is a true advocate for children and their education!
Amy is the perfect candidate for the LifeChanger of the Year award. She is an amazing Librarian!! She is a wonderful person that goes above and beyond in everything that she does.
Well deserved! Good luck Amy!
No matter how big the crowd may be, Amy always stands out. There’s no one who has worked as hard as her in last years.
Now your efforts have paid off. Congratulations For Your Achievement. Well deserved!
Such an amazing librarian and gentle person! Love the way she exposes and incorporates technology at our library. Our students love her. Well deserved! ??
I have known Amy since her first years as a librarian, before her work as the Opening Day librarian at Marcia Garza Elementary. She has always demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm and true joy as a librarian-teacher. She is a very busy mom and wife, and a most exceptional professional leader in her role as a librarian. Amy's work incorporates cutting-edge concepts into her library which represent the 21st century in development. She understands the need for traditional basics in combination with STEM/STEAM educational times. I have always admired her dedication to her work, which obviously reflects love. Amy is ever curious and ready to try new approaches for her students. She is also a true leader in sharing her discoveries with other librarians and teachers. Yes, Amy Marquez is a life-changing librarian and educator!
Amy is my sister and I’m so proud of her nomination. She deserves this award because she has the heart of a true life changer and she makes a positive impact on every child’s life that she touches.
Amy, not only is a passionate librarian that inspires children to read but adults as well! I am proud to say that because of Amy I was able to also pursue and become a librarian myself as well! I’m extremely lucky to know Amy and say that she definitely deserves the life changer award because of her my life has changed completely! Thank you Amy for all you do for all of us in a daily basis!
Go Amy!!! We are proud of you and even more proud to know you! You are an advocate for us all! Thank you!
Librarians are at the forefront of advocating literacy for our school children. It is wonderful to know that there are dedicated librarians that transform libraries into communities such as Mrs. Marquez has done.
Amy Marquez, you are a great asset to the students, staff and parents of Marcia Garza Elementary with all the innovative ideas you bring. You make PSJA ISD shine!
Congratulations, well deserved!! It's an honor to be a friend of such a beautiful and an Amazing librarian.
Very deserving of this award. She’s innovative and a great leader.
Mrs . Marquez is an amazing, dedicated librarian. She inspires and empowers our students!
I have seen Mrs Marquez working tirelessly to give students the best possible experiences in reading and learning. She is a life changer to many many young people, and a joy to her coworkers.
I saw how Amy transformed a low-income community into a community of readers and learners through her library.
Mrs. Marquez, you are an exceptional Role model. I wish you the best.
Mrs.Marquez
100% Excelente trabajo, que con amabilidad y amor he visto que hace!
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??% en su desempeño, que han visto mis ojos!!
Awesome librarian always helping everyone. Amy is an amazing person thank you for all you do
Well deserved honor to an outstanding librarian
Mrs. Marquez is the best librarian that I've ever known. Not only does she inspire students but always goes above and beyond to help teachers out as well.
Amy is an amazing librarian, great presenter and a wonderful representative to our profession. She is definitely a life changer.
To be a librarian today comes with many challenges. Technology is fast moving and our schools need to be up to date. Amy Marquez is a well rounded librarian/teacher, parent, and community leader. And is worthy of recognition.
Great super librarians!
Innovative
Intellectual
Motivating
Trendsetter
Creative
Technology expert
Amy does a wonderful job as a librarian and everyone loves hwe as a person.
Amy is a rockstar Librarian and educator. Not only does she have a positive impact on her students, but she also inspires and leads other librarians and educators she comes in to contact with.
Amy is a wonderful librarian! I have had the privilege to experience her success first hand and her drive to empower her students and peers.
Amy Marquez is an amazing and awesome librarian!
Amy is an amazing person. Always willing to share her ideas and helping in any way she can.
Amy is a great asset to the PSJA school district and I truly enjoy working with her.
Amy is beautiful and amazing librarian!
Amy, I admire you and your perseverance. You are an inspiration to all of us!
Amy is a beautiful person and an amazing librarian.
#PowerOfLibrarians! You are a great student advocate!
