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Ms. Johns is the President of AASL.
 * Keynote Speaker: Sara Kelley Johns, "Partnerships for Power" AASL, RIEMA, and You**

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Sara Kelly Johns was an inspiration for me. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in things like how to help the kindergarten kids 'show what they know' (what color should we make the duckling feathers?) that I forget my role and responsibilities as a professional in the field. I truly believe that we are part of an extended group of people who make an invaluable contribution to developing a literate society by getting children to read, understand, evaluate and use information. Just as important to me is the sheer enjoyment of reading and learning.