Haylee Anderson, who left the Christian County district last year, told the school board that English teachers were looking for a way to bolster lesson plans.

“When I think about Sheila Michaels, librarian and equity and diversity advocate, I know she is a servant leader and the best example of a humanitarian I have ever met,” said Anderson, in a ...

The award was announced recently by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Haylee Anderson was the educator and instructional specialist who nominated Michaels for the award.

The Christian County Commission took control of library board appointments a year ago. A new majority is exploring restrictions on LGBTQ books.