Library Media Services
Our Vision
The Atlanta Public Schools library media program provides collections, programs, and services to foster the development of information literate citizens through open and equitable access to resources in all formats.
Our Mission
The mission of the Atlanta Public Schools library media program is to develop effective users of ideas and information. This mission is achieved by empowering students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skilled researchers, and ethical users of information.
Jennifer Saunders - Director, Library Media Services
jsaunders@apsk12.org
404.802.1529
Jennifer Saunders has been a teacher and media specialist for 24 years. Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she has made Atlanta her home where she and her husband are raising two boys. She graduated from Florida A&M University with a degree in elementary education. She continued her education at Walden University and the University of West Georgia. As the Director of Library Media Services, she provides strategic planning and support to media specialists throughout the district as they design and deliver 21st Century literacy lessons that empower students and stakeholders to become users of information. On any given day, you can find Jennifer running (literally) through the streets of Atlanta or re-reading her favorite series: Harry Potter.
Lynair Miller - Library Media Services Coordinator
Lynair Miller serves as the Library Media Services Coordinator in Atlanta Public Schools. Mrs. Miller has been an educational professional for 14 years and has served as a teacher and school library media specialist. Ms. Miller is a proud alumna of Clark Atlanta University. She has continued her education at Concordia University and the University of West Georgia. Ms. Miller supports school library media specialists by helping to promote a schoolwide culture of reading in every school. With her unique perspective from the heart of the school, Ms. Miller shares her love for cultivating creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication in a 21st century school library media center. When she is not working, Ms. Miller enjoys spending time with family, reading, traveling and crafting.
Nahkia Hill, Instructional Materials Specialist
Nakhia was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She resides in DeKalb County where she is supported by her doting husband of 15 years and 3 kids. Nakhia studied Computer Science and Math, obtaining a BS with a minor in Dance from Emory University. Nakhia continued her studies of Curriculum & Instruction and Adult Leadership at the University of Phoenix and Tift College of Mercer University, paving the way for her trajectory as a leader in education. She has supported grades 6-12 and dual-enrollment initiatives on the national, state level, and district level, and serves as the NAACP DeKalb Education chair where they have been instrumental with ensuring equity of resources, support, and leadership in DeKalb County. Nakhia also served as the youth director at the Power Center located in Decatur where various organizations are allowed to use the 2nd Sunday “Youth Turn Up” platform to expound upon the 21stcentury oratory skills required to effectively articulate one’s purpose. Nakhia loves making others smile while influencing their desire to serve.