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!