MEET THE TEAM

Marcy Sparks

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Master of Library Science

Personal Statement

"I am passionate about bridging the leadership divide for districts seeking strategic library oversight and compliance assurance. I will partner with you to transform your school libraries into dynamic, future-ready hubs that meet complex legal mandates. I will help you establish compliant resource management and instill the information literacy necessary for every student and educator to succeed."

Education

Science of Reading (Reading Academy) | December 2021
Principal Alternative Certification Program | Region XIX | May 2019
Texas Accelerated Library Leaders (TALL) Leadership Development Institute | June 2018
Copyright Leadership Certificate Program | December 2017
Masters of Library Science (MLS) | Texas Woman's University | December 2003
Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing | The University of Texas at Tyler | May 2002

Certifications

Texas Classroom Teacher Certification | Generalist EC-4 and Generalist 4-8 | 2006 - present
Texas School Librarian Certification | EC - 12 | 2009 - present
Texas Principal as Instructional Leader Certification | 2019 - present
T-TESS Certification | 2019 - present

Presentations

Highlights

Presented "Classroom Libraries and Policy EFB" to Principals and Administrative Services staff of instructional specialists.
Presented “Policy EFB Workshop” related to SB 13 updates at a Special Board meeting.
Presented “Readership Starts with Leadership: How School Leaders are Transforming Reading Culture” with Beanstack and edWeb.net.

Highlights

Presented “Follow the Leader” at Texas Library Association’s Annual Conference.
Presented "Mackin.com Data Tricks" at Texas Library Association's Annual Conference.
Presented “Enhance Your Reading Identity with AI” at ESC 19 Ed Tech Conference.
Presented “Quiet Leadership” at Border Regional Library Association (BRLA) Conference.
Presented “What to Know About HB 900” for San Elizario ISD librarians and Clint ISD librarians.

Highlights

Hosted Superintendent and Technology leaders from Gadsden ISD, to learn about Socorro ISD library and technology programming.
Presented "How to Make Friends and Influence eSports" at Texas Library Association Conference.
Presented "Genrify with Mackin Tools" at Texas Library Association's Annual Conference.
Presented “Understanding TSLAC Collection Policy” at BRLA Conference

Highlights

2020. Panelist for webinar "Reality: Reopening School Libraries" with TLA Talks.
2019. Presented "MackinVIA for Students" at Texas Library Association's Annual Conference.
2018. Presented "Shared Digital Collections at Texas Library Association's Annual Conference.
2018. Presented "Rekindling the Bluebonnet Spirit" at Texas Library Association's Annual Conference.
2018. Presented "Comic Con! Yes You Can" at Texas Library Association's Annual Conference.
2017. Presented "SISD Book Blitz" at Border Regional Library Association Fall Conference.
2014, 2015, 2016. Presented "Texas Bluebonnet Award Speed Dating" at the TLA Annual Conferences.

Work Experience

Marcy's career is built on a foundation of integrated literacy and technology. As a Math and Science 4th Grade Teacher (2005–2007), she developed memorable lessons using the 5E instructional model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate). Her deliberate strategy consistently leveraged picture books to engage and build foundational literacy, utilized labs and research for exploration, and challenged students with instructional technology projects for final evaluation. This approach carried into her subsequent role as a School Librarian and Gifted/Talented Coordinator (2007–2015), serving students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. She collaborated with faculty across content areas to integrate instructional technology and transform campus libraries into vibrant, tech-integrated, experiential learning environments. Programs like the launch of a Makerspace underscored her commitment to hands-on learning, demonstrating a history of maximizing resource utilization and promoting active student engagement.

As the Library Services Coordinator for Socorro ISD (2016–Present), she has led significant district-wide initiatives focusing on compliance with Texas library laws and standards, strategic planning (including TEKS-aligned curriculum design and technology deployment), and fostering student engagement through innovative programming (e.g., Battle of the Bluebonnets, eSports).

District-wide Library Programming Events

Hosted Maverick Mayhem event to motivate middle school students to read for fun using the Texas Library Association’s Maverick Graphic Novel reading list. Launched in 2020.
Socorro ISD eSports as competitive teams at all High Schools with culminating Memorial Day Tournament. 2019-2023.
Assisted in organizing Everyone Games West virtual conference for students in eSports. April 2021.
Hosted a district Battle of the Bluebonnets event to motivate students to read for fun. It has been modified over the years to a Bluebonnet Bash to continue to celebrate our readers. 2015-present.
Every Kid in a Park collaboration with Chamizal National Park. 2016-2019. Programming that incorporated reading materials and research on the national parks, distribution of park passes for 4th graders, park ranger presentations at campuses, field trips to Chamizal National Memorial to learn how to "leave no trace" and a culminating hike at Guadalupe Mountains National Park.