Jessica Bilbo, the Library Media Specialist at Concord Management Academy, was just lately named an Arkansas Instructor of the 12 months Regional Finalist. The Arkansas Division of Schooling introduced the 13 state finalists in a media launch on Friday, July 15.
Mrs. Bilbo has fourteen years of expertise, all with the Texarkana Arkansas College District. Because the Library Media Specialist of Concord Management Academy, Mrs. Bilbo strives to supply a library that’s partaking and transformative.
“Mrs. Bilbo is captivated with studying and our college students. Her ardour led her to construct a transportable library to take round to the entire school rooms in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic to make sure college students continued to have entry to the books they love and revel in,” commented Dr. Becky Kesler, Superintendent of Faculties.
As a regional finalist, Mrs. Bilbo will obtain a money award within the quantity of $1,000. All finalists shall be acknowledged on August 4 on the Governor’s Mansion. At the moment, 4 state semi-finalists shall be introduced.