Marie Hydukovich

Professional ready to support students and staff in achieving academic success. Skilled in cataloging and organizing resources, implementing literacy programs, and utilizing digital tools to enhance learning. Known for excellent team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving needs. Reliable and results-driven, with passion for fostering love of reading and knowledge.

Known for creating welcoming and resource-rich library spaces that inspire students and support academic achievement. Collaborative team player committed to adapting to evolving educational needs and delivering impactful programs.

• Supervised multiple teams of support professionals.
• Collaborated with Minnesota Department of Education: State Library Services in hiring, development of statutory definitions, advocacy at the national level, and other school and public library issues.
• Awarded the Minnesota School Library Media Specialist of the Year, 2023.
• Apple Teacher, Google for Education, & ENVoY classroom management certification

K-12 Library Media Specialist | K-6 Elementary Education | K-12 Reading | 5-8 Communication Arts & Literature

• Awarded a $150,000 grant from the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation to overhaul secondary school collections over two years, facilitating the updating of the facilities and collections for approximately 5,000 students.
• Multiple grants were awarded from The Partnership Plan (specific to Stillwater Area Schools) to school libraries for updates and resources, averaging $1,000.
• Century Link Teachers and Technology Grant awarded for technology upgrades and student resources. Approximately $2,500 awarded.
• Ecolab grant awarded in 2017 to purchase educational coding technology for 6-12 students. Approximately $1,000 awarded.
• Ecolab grant awarded in 2018 to implement "Read Brave" program in district high schools, approximately $5000 awarded
• Member of 2016-2017 team awarded Library Services and Technology Grant to create and develop a district-wide digital library. Approximately $100,000 awarded
• Worked on 2017-2018 Library Services and Technology Act grant awarded to Saint Paul Public Schools under the direction of Dawn French to update middle school collections and services. Approximately 100,000 dollars awarded.

• 2016-present Minnesota Library Association: Information and Technology Educators of Minnesota Statewide
• Legislative cycle Advocacy Co-chair
• Worked with legislators to become the chief authors of bills in the House and Senate legislative sessions.
• Helped develop a legislative priority agenda for all libraries in Minnesota
• Developed advocacy materials for membership to utilize in advocating for quality school libraries in Minnesota
• 2025 - Testified at the Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee in support of continuing school library aid in Minnesota
• Presidential cycle
• Served as president-elect, president, and past president in a three-year cycle.
• Facilitated the merger of ITEM with the Minnesota Library Association to ensure the longevity of the organization.
• 2023 - Testified at the Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee in support of Library Media Specialist Access for students.
• Communications Chair
• Served as editor and publisher of a quarterly journal.
• Managed social media accounts.
• Wrote articles for publication in quarterly journals as well as Minnesota Educator and social media channels.
• May 2022 Minnesota Institute for Library Excellence Statewide Cohort
• Communications Co-chair
• Statewide Library Leadership program via Minnesota Library Association.

• Minnesota School Librarian of the Year 2023
• Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board: Working with PELSB to create information literacy standards and practices for media specialist licensees, as well as creating guidelines around classification of duties for library media specialists, including expanding allowable classes taught.
• Apple Teacher, Google for Education, & ENVoY classroom management certification