LAURA EDWARDS
(1943-1996) epitomized professional involvement, dedication and
commitment to the library profession. Laura's sparkling personality and
boundless energy level was a source of joy to students, teachers,
librarians, and vendors of library resources. Within her service to the
Texas Library Association Laura served as Chairperson of both the Texas
Association of School Librarians, and Children's Round Table. Committee
positions included: TASL Student Library Assistant and Texas Bluebonnet
Award. Laura was nominated to serve as President of TLA in 1993. Within
the American Library Association Laura served on the School Library
Media Program Development, National School Library Media Month and the
ALSC Newbery Award Committees. Because she believed in and actively
supported professional involvement the Texas Library Association the
Laura Edwards Memorial Stipend was established to honor her memory.
Zulema Garza, RD Martinez Elementary Librarian
Ms.
Garza has been an educator for 12 years. She was a third grade teacher
for nine years in Sharyland ISD prior to accepting the position of
librarian at RD Martinez Elementary. Zulema has a passion for
children's literature, and she hopes to provide the students with new
reading adventures and instill the love of literature. She's a
member of the Sharyland community. Her son Hugo is a sophomore at
Sharyland Pioneer High School. He plays the trumpet in the Dynamic
DiamondBack Band. Her activities include reading, band boosters and
spending time with her family. She loves to travel and take pictures.