About the Instructor – Tricia Kuon

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Tricia Kuon, an award-winning librarian, will share how to develop an inviting, thriving environment where students can create and learn from each other through the use of children's books paired with makerspace learning. Tricia will provide you with numerous cost-efficient ideas to help you maximize your time and resources. Whether you have existing makerspaces in your library or are new to the idea of offering makerspace activities to complement your lessons, you are sure to find a wealth of ideas in this powerful NEW one-day seminar! Join Tricia for an inspiring day filled with practical tips that will give you the tools you need to enhance your lessons making them engrossing and memorable while connecting to your curriculum and encouraging a deeper love of reading for students. As an added benefit, you will receive a comprehensive digital resource handbook, Book & Build Lessons: 100 Great Children's Books to Use With Makerspace Activities, specifically designed for this seminar and filled with outstanding ideas to help you create the very best possible learning experiences for your students.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"This was incredibly informative and interesting. The presenter is fun and knowledgeable!
– Catherine Mangan, Librarian

"So many ideas! Well worth the time spent today."
– Jennifer Hanneken, Library Media Specialist

"The event was well run, on time, and organized. Tricia Kuon was very professional and enthusiastic. She was friendly and helpful and provided a wealth of ideas for books to read and activities to pair with them."
– Lisa Roeder, Media Specialiste

"The pace was perfect. Lots of great books and connected activities. Tricia was a very animated and engaging facilitator. I'm so happy that I have the workbook with lesson plans and resources to take with me!"
– Teresa Farrenkopf, Technology Integration Teacher