Janet Vraney

Janet Vraney is a Lecturer and Preceptor at the School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She serves as a Library Media Specialist for the Green Bay Area Public Schools, with experience in elementary and secondary school librarianship, and teaching English Language Learners. Her professional contributions include advocacy for school libraries and educational policy.

• Education:
  • BS in Psychology, Secondary Education, ELL, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
  • MS in Educational Leadership/Library Science, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Her research interests focus on educational leadership, school library advocacy, and integrating primary sources into curricula. She emphasizes leveraging technology and collaboration to enhance student learning and library resources.

Key presentations include sessions on legislative advocacy for school libraries (WEMTA Conference, 2018-2019), and teaching with primary sources (2015). She has testified on school trust funds before legislative committees.

• Awards:
  • Lifetime Achievement Award, WEMTA (2022)
  • Golden Apple Teacher of Distinction (2001, 2011)
  • Leadership roles in WEMTA (2016-2020)

Volunteer work includes Literacy Green Bay tutoring (2017-2023). No grants or labs were explicitly mentioned in the text.