Teacher of the Week

Mrs. Joyce Byrd, librarian

“But those that hope in the Lord will renew

their strength. They will soar on wings like

eagles; they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint.”

Isaiah 40:30

Joyce Byrd was born November 7, 1946 in Nyack, NY. (That means she has a very special birthday this week!) She lives in Barrington with her husband. Her two grown daughters are nearby.

Education and Experience: BS in Elem. Ed. from Gordon College

- Taught 1^st,2^nd and 3^rd grades 9 yrs. in public schools

- Taught art her first 2 years at B.C.A.

- 18 years as B.C.A. librarian. She teaches classes to grades K-6, runs the RATS (Reading All-Star Team Specialists) program grades 5-8, and coordinates the school’s Scholastic book club orders.

Hobbies (other than reading): gardening, refinishing old furniture, collecting fossils, and spending time with her granddaughter, Yalith.

Mrs. Byrd’s Favorite Book List:

Caldecott Medal Book: Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathman

Newbery Medal Winner: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

Classic: The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss

New Series: The Shadow Children Series by Haddix

Favorite Picture Book Author: Martin Waddell

Written by Tasha Axelson (Mrs. Byrd’s daughter)