Deborah Handler

Deborah Handler is a seasoned education professional with extensive experience in library media and information literacy. Currently serving as a School Library Media Specialist at Gurnee School District 56 since August 2019, Deborah previously held the role of Information Literacy Specialist at Park View School District 70 and worked as a School Librarian at Evanston/Skokie School District 65. From 2003 to 2013, Deborah was a Teacher-Librarian in the Chicago Public Schools, where significant achievements included securing over $111,000 in grants for library resources and leading professional development initiatives to enhance literacy. Deborah holds a Master of Library & Information Science from Dominican University and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from National Louis University.