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Jennifer Coleman: Cedar Park Public Library
Jane Dance: Round Rock Public Library
Hannah Duron: Pflugerville Public Library
Natalie Fox: Mount Pleasant Public Library
Briana Gonzalez: Mammen Family Public Library
Andrea León: Garland Public Library (Nicholson Memorial Library System)
Mari Mancusi: Author at Hachette and Disney
Jeanette McCoy: Mount Pleasant Public Library
Julia Mitschke: Cedar Park Public Library
Alex Mylius: First 3 Years
Beth Oliver: Lewisville Public Library
Haley Philips: Denton Public Library
Ross Scoggin: Denton Public Library
Claudia Catanzaro Solis: Garland Public Library (Nicholson Memorial Library System)
Kansas Terry: Mammen Family Public Library
Gabriella Trinchetta: Texas State Library and Archive Commission
Gregg Woodard: Denton Public Library
Jennifer Coleman
Jennifer Coleman
Jennifer Coleman is a veteran educator of 34 years, including 31 years as a school librarian—the last 16 of which have been with Pflugerville ISD, where she had the joy of opening the library at Carpenter Elementary. She also serves P/T in Youth Services at the Cedar Park Public Library, making this year’s TX Youth Services Roundup feel right at home! A member of SCBWI and a Spur Award–winning author through the Western Writers of America, Jennifer has published several children’s books, including The Texas Nutcracker, Come 'N Git It!, and Chili Time Y'all!. An empty nester living in Pflugerville with her watchmaker husband and their two dogs, she also runs the vintage Etsy shop SweetPeaNostalgia, giving a second story to long-ago treasures.
Jane Dance
Jane Dance
Teen Librarian at Round Rock Library for 24 years, after moving from England. My career as a librarian in England started with me working at the BBC, then as a library software trainer. Now I am working my dream job here in Texas.
Teen Librarian at Round Rock Library for 24 years, after moving from England. My career as a librarian in England started with me working at the BBC, then as a library software trainer. Now I am working my dream job here in Texas.
Hannah Duron
Hannah Duron is a Children’s/Youth Services Librarian at the Pflugerville Public Library, a medium sized public library in suburban central Texas. A former public school teacher and associate Montessori guide, Hannah transitioned to the library field and worked her way up from part-time library assistant to full-time librarian. Having worked at several small and medium sized libraries in the Central Texas area, Hannah has a wealth of experience in programming for infants, toddlers, children, and teens. At the Pflugerville Public Library, Hannah works specifically with babies 3 – 18 months old and with children up to age 8.
A Pflugerville, TX native, Hannah completed her undergraduate degree and MA in Teaching at Brown University in Providence, RI, before receiving her MS in Library Sciences from the University of North Texas in in 2023. She lives in northeast Austin with her family and her rescue dog, Spud.
Natalie Fox
Natalie is a dedicated Library Assistant specializing in family-centered engagement and multi-generational literacy programs. With a strong passion for making knowledge accessible to all, she works closely with parents, caregivers, and children to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive library experience. Natalie believes that the library is the heart of the community. She is committed to providing a safe, supportive space where families can learn, grow, and discover together.
Briana Gonzalez
Bio coming soon
Andrea León
My name is Andrea León and I have been a Youth Services Librarian with the Garland Public Libraries since 2022. I lead a successful Spanish story time, Cuentos y Cantos, along with other fun Spanish and bilingual children's and family programming. I am also a host of our library's English and Spanish podcasts.
Mari Mancusi
Bio coming soon
Jeanette McCoy
With more than 25 years of library experience and 35 years of programming , Jeanette is passionate about creating welcoming, engaging library experiences for all ages. Jeanette enjoys developing family-centered programs, interacting with patrons, and fostering the library as a vibrant third space where community members can connect, learn, and belong.
Julia Mitschke
Julia Mitschke has led the City of Cedar Park Public Library as Director since 2015, overseeing all library operations, including a staff of 40, the new 47,000‑square‑foot facility, a collection of more than 200,000 items, and a robust calendar of over 100 monthly events. She previously served the library as Operations Manager, Children’s Services Librarian, Public Services Librarian, and Children’s Library Assistant.
Alex Mylius
Alexandra Mylius is the Executive Director of First3Years, where she leads efforts to nurture the early relational and mental health of infants and toddlers across Texas. With more than a decade of leadership in early childhood systems, Alex has deep expertise in Early Relational Health, collective impact, and family-centered initiatives. Her career has spanned direct service, program leadership, and statewide systems change, including roles in home visiting, Head Start, and community coalition building. As Executive Director, Alex provides strategic vision, fundraising, and operational leadership to strengthen early childhood systems through training, partnerships, and advocacy.
Alex completed coursework toward her M.S. in Family and Child Studies at Texas State University and earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington, with a minor in Biology and specialized training as a Child Life Specialist. She is also trained in Parents as Teachers, ASQ3 and ASQ:SE, and Mental Health First Aid.
She lives in Martindale with her spouse and four children, where she enjoys the natural beauty of Central Texas.
Beth Oliver
Beth Oliver (she/her) is a Senior Youth Librarian with a focus on Teen Services at Lewisville (TX) Public Library. She has over 15 years of Youth Services experience, and is passionate about programming and making the public library a place where everyone feels welcome, especially teens and kids. Away from work, Beth enjoys listening to audiobooks and music, creating art, crafting, tabletop gaming, watching movies, spending time with her family, and taking far too many photos of her tiny dog.
Haley Philips
Bio coming soon
Ross Scoggin
Bio coming soon
Claudia Catanzaro Solis
My name is Claudia Catanzaro Solis and I have been a Youth Services Librarian with the Garland Public Libraries since 2024. I have a passion for early literacy programming and community outreach. I am also a member of our library's Adaptive Programming Committee.
Heather Torres
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Kansas Terry
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Gabriella Trinchetta
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Gregg Woodard
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