Mrs. Borland is McDowell’s librarian. She has helped nearly all of the students at McDowell whether it was help finding a book, or taking an AR Test, so I figured that she definitely deserves to have a post written about her here on McDowell Media. I have sat down with Mrs. Borland and asked her a few questions. Here are her answers:
Q-How long have you been at McDowell?
A- 19 years
Q- What other jobs have you had other than being a librarian?
A- I have worked as a substitute and and at the National Parks Service.
Q- Have you ever worked at other schools ?
A- Just as a substitute teacher
Q- What is your favorite thing about your job here?
A- Working with the kids. There is always something new and exciting with them. They always have insightful and stimulating ideas and thoughts on things.
Q- What is probably your least favorite thing about this job?
A- Waking up at 5 o’clock AM almost every morning
Q- If you could go back in time, when would you go and why?
A- I would go back to my childhood. I had great times with my grandparents.
Q- What is your favorite color?
A- Blue
Q- What is your favorite book or book series?
A- The Bible
Q- What genre of book is your favorite?
A- Either historical fiction, biographies or autobiographies.
Q- What about your family?
A- I have been married 41 years to my husband. I have a daughter who is a nurse for labor and delivery, and she is married to a Logan Elm graduate. She is also a Logan Elm graduate as well, and her husband is a Civil Engineer. They have three children together. Also, my daughter’s mother-in-law taught at Salt Creek. Also, I have a son who works at Pickerington, and is married and his wife works as a nurse.