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Mrs. Diem Volz,

Reagan H.S. Librarian

Master of Library Sciences

Master of Arts in Education

Certified Campus Educational Technologist

Former High School math & ESL teacher

Houstonisd 1996-1997 Librarian of the Year

Worshop presenter at the state and regional technology conventions.

Mentor ACP librarians

Fulbright Scholar-US educator delegate to Japan & China

Host an education radio talk show

Certificate of Appreciation for volunteering from the HISD Superintendent


I am a Vietnamese-American. My favorite thing is to go where I have never gone. Books have taken me to a far away place, a journey into my lifelong dream- a dream that brought me to America years ago as a foreign student.

As a recipient of the Fulbright national grants, I traveled to Europe and Asia. Of journeying the benefits are many: the freshness it brings to the heart, the seeing and hearing of marvelous things, the delight of beholding new cities, the meeting of unknown friends, the learning of high manners, and the making of positive connections.

The world is a global village. It is important to help students learn about and value the diversity in the world around them. I want to instill in my students a dream of their own and provide them relevant learning experience outside the boundary of the classroom walls.

Thomas Carlyle, the eminent eighteenth century English author and philosopher stated, “The true university is a collection of books.” Think of it:--the true school is a library! Carlyle showed me the way: my career choice has been to intertwine my dual skills of teacher and librarian, in an effort to imbue the students whom I touched with a dual love- books and self-learning.

I believe that each year that I both teach and act as a school librarian, that my skills in accomplishing this dual objective is enhanced: my students are “touched” to a greater degree.  

 

Mrs. Beatrice Levene,

Library Assistant

In 1985, I became a certified Medical Assistant. I have worked in several doctors' offices and hospitals. It was my strong love for people and helping people that made me decide to choose this field.

I later began a new career, motherhood. I chose to be a stay at home mom for several years and have reaped wonderful rewards as a result.

In 1994 I received business and clerical training and once again joined the work force. My clerical training allowed me to experiment in several fields. I worked corporate for 5 years before deciding that my desire to help people was not satisfied.

In 2002 I began my position at Reagan High School. I love being the Library Assistant. I have a great relationship with the faculty and welcome the opportunity to assist whenever assistance is needed.

The students are always a treat. So many personalities, so many faces. Everyday brings a new opportunity to help someone.

I also assist Reagan alumni with yearbooks and memorabilia from the past. They have really interesting and fun stories to tell.

I try to bring new meaning to the saying "Service with a smile". I truly believe that through caring and helping, I can make a positive difference in someone's day or maybe even… someone's life.

Please send questions, suggestions and corrections to dvolz@houstonisd.org