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About Mrs. McDowell

    It has been a life long dream for me to become an elementary school librarian.  Books have always been an essential ingredient in my life.  As a child, my parents owned a small bookstore and I would spend hours poring over Tasha Tudor's illustrations or Mercer Mayer's little monsters.  As I grew, my love for books flourished.  I believe passionately that books connect us, expand our minds, and open our hearts. 

      I hold a BA in Education from Bethel University with a Library Media endorsement,  and most recently earned a Certificate in Writing for Children from the University of Washington.  I am also working towards my National Board Certification in Library Media.

    More importantly, I am the mom to Zoe (15) and Quinn (12).  My husband and I reside in Maple Valley. Reading, writing, yoga, and snuggling with my family are some of my favorite activities when I'm not teaching!

 

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mcdowellj@issaquah.wednet.edu
             425-837-7557

Mrs. McDowell Recommends:

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