Congratulations to Essex High School's Librarian Liz von Nagy! Liz was awarded the Outstanding Librarian Award- also known as the Vermont School Librarian of the Year for 2025! This award was presented to Liz at the May meeting of the Vermont School Library Association (VSLA)
Liz is also the Professional Development Coordinator for the VSLA and created multiple opportunities for its members this year.
Here are a few things that were said about her in the nomination process:
“Liz is an incredible advocate for libraries. She is passionate, eloquent, and dangerously well-read.”
“Liz is a fearless advocate for her students and fellow librarians, always standing up for what they need. Her inclusive, empathetic spirit shines through in a library that truly reflects the richness of diverse voices and experiences. Her work doesn’t just support her community — it inspires and uplifts everyone around her.”
“Those lucky enough to work closely with Liz are better librarians because of her example.”
From a former student - “Mrs. V fosters an inclusive environment for all people who enter the library. She is good at approaching students in a judgment-free way, corrects behavior in an extremely sensitive manner, and is just really fun to talk to and hang out with.”