The library. A place where you can come to find a good book, work on homework, or just meet up with good friends. At the center of it all is Kelsie Adloo. In her first year at Northwood, Mrs. Adloo has helped to make the library one of the most popular spots in the school.
“I am passionate about the library and I think it could be a really great space,” Adloo said. “I would rather people want to be in the library than to avoid it.”
Interacting with kids is something Mrs. Adloo has always enjoyed, although in her previous job as a high school English teacher, she felt something was missing. Seeking a job where she could blend books and literacy into her work led her to Northwood. On top of being librarian, Mrs. Adloo also serves as the advisor for the yearbook staff, helping them publish a collection of Northwood memories that many students purchase at the end of the year.
“The yearbook staff has been incredible,” Adloo said. “It has been one of the highlights of my career as an educator.”
Mrs. Adloo spends much of her day encouraging students to find good books they are interested in reading, or talking to students about books, life or her dogs. She is always smiling and her overall positive attitude attracts students to the library. Mrs. Adloo’s favorite part of her job has a lot to do with the student population.
“ I think it has to do with the students themselves just being kind and considerate,” Adloo said. “You all are so much fun and it makes me want to do fun things for you because this is such a great student body.”
“ Mrs. Adloo is great, I love talking to her,” Senior Violetta Wolovich said. “When I come into the library, she always has a smile on her face.”
She is passionate about her job and has made the library a place for everyone.
“The energy and relationship building is the most important part of my job,” Adloo said. “I love to read and I love books, but if I made a space for only people who thought they loved to read or thought they loved books then I couldn’t make it open and encouraging for everybody.”
