Who Are We?

Get to Know the Library Staff

 

Dr. Ward, Librarian

Hi, I’m Dr. Ward, the high school librarian. I like to read anything YA, but mostly realistic fiction and historical fiction. I do like fantasy and sci-fi, but let’s keep that a secret. I’m the girls wrestling coach and assistant coach for both the girls and boys tennis teams, and I’m the faculty sponsor for the FC Book Club and the Shelf Care Club.

When I’m not on the tennis court or in the wrestling room, I can be found shuttling my twin sons from activity to activity.

 

Ms. Minton, Library Clerk

Hi, my name is Ms. Minton, and I am the high school library clerk. I read a little bit of everything, but thrillers and mysteries hold a special place in my heart! Aside from reading, my hobbies include watercolor painting, baking, and taking photos. 

 

 

 

Emily

Hi, I’m Emily, and I’m a sophomore in the library QRT! I like to read fantasy and occasionally true crime. I am a part of the varsity crew team and also participate in concert choir and Vulpes Cantantes! Some of my hobbies include reading, baking, listening to music, and I love volunteering at Cooper-Siegel Community Library on the weekends.

 

 

Alessandra

Hi, my name is Alessandra, and I am a sophomore in the library QRT! I love to read, and my favorite genres are fantasy and mystery. I am a member of the varsity crew team, as well as the orchestra, and aside from reading, I love baking, skiing, traveling, and playing with my two dogs.

 

 

 

Bree

Hi! I’m Bree, and I’m a junior in the library QRT. I am a member of several choirs at Fox Chapel Area High School and am co-president of the Shelf Care Club along with Umayma, another member of the library QRT. My favorite book genres are romance and dystopian fiction. I also have a love for the classics, my current favorite being The Picture of Dorian Grey. Aside from reading, I enjoy traveling, shopping, and singing.

 

 

Bridget

Hi! I'm Bridget, and I'm a sophomore. I love reading, and my favorite genres are dystopian, fantasy, and historical fiction. I also like running and am a member of the cross country and track teams at the high school. I also love skiing and playing with my dogs.

 

 

Umayma

Hi! My name is Umayma, and I am the senior in the library QRT. I enjoy playing tennis and baking, but when I'm not doing those activities, I love to travel and read all genres of books. My favorite book is Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr.

 

 

 

Mary Clare

Hi, I’m Mary Clare, and I’m a sophomore in the library QRT. I love to play tennis, sing, and read. I play saxophone in the marching band and jazz band, and clarinet in the symphonic band. I also participate in the school musical, and one of my favorite musicals is "Mean Girls"! I love to read realistic fiction, nonfiction, and especially poetry! My favorite collection of poetry is Why I Wake Early by Mary Oliver. Dr. Ward thinks I have a dog named Aloysius, but I don’t.

 

 

Emma

Hi! My name is Emma, and I am a sophomore in library QRT. I enjoy playing tennis, cooking, listening to music, and hanging out with friends and family. My favorite book is The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther.

 

 

 

Harrison

My name is Harrison, and I am a junior in the library QRT. I enjoy running, playing basketball, skiing, and fishing. I am on the cross country and track teams at the high school with Bridget. My favorite book is Camino Island by John Grisham.