Cathy Collins has worked as a Library Media Specialist for over 20 years at the K-12 level and is currently serving in that role at Sharon Middle School in Sharon, Massachusetts. She holds a Doctorate in Education with a specialization in Curriculum, Leadership, Teaching and Learning; and additional Masters Degrees in Education and Library Science. She has published her writing in various journals including “Library Media Connection,” “NEA Today,” and AASL’s “Knowledge Quest” and is the author of “Teaching News Literacy in the Age of AI: A Cross Curricular Approach” which is scheduled to be published by ISTE in Spring, 2025. She is a Fulbright/Teachers for Global Classrooms Fellow and is the recipient of an AASL Intellectual Freedom Award. She is a 2023 MSLA (Mass School Library Association) “Virtual Influencer” and 2023 Service Award recipient and was previously named an MSLA “Super Librarian” and Innovator. She is a member of the ISTE+ASCD Board of Directors and also currently serves on ALA’s Committee on Literacy. Previously, she served on the MassCUE Board as PD Chair from 2015-2019. She is passionate about STEM/STEAM, global education and media literacy. In addition to having coordinated the Chinese Exchange Program at Sharon High School for many years, she has journeyed with her students to India, Peru and Tanzania, Africa through World Challenge as a Teacher Leader. Dr. Collins served as the lead instructional designer in 2021 for an online course for K12 teachers hosted by the US State Dept., “STEM Innovations and Global Competence.”