I am Mrs. Elam, the K-12 School Library Media Specialist (LMS) or school librarian/teacher/technology coordinator.  I was a substitute teacher  for several years  and worked as a kindergarten and library aid before starting my teaching career at Oak Ridge, where I serve both the elementary and JH/HS libraries.  I have been coordinating the technology needs of the district since 2020.  I graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a BS in elementary education in 1991 and received my librarian certification in 2007.

Outside of my school duties I enjoy reading all different kinds of books and watching shows and listening to podcasts about anything true crime related. My husband and I have been married for 35 years, we’ve lived in Oak Ridge for 22 years, and we have two kids who graduated from Oak Ridge High School  in 2011 and 2014.  Our family is honored to be a part of this community.