Dr. Nikki D. Robertson-Griffin
School Librarian | Speaker | Writer | Educational Technology Advocate

 

My professional work brings together school librarianship, educational technology, student voice, digital citizenship, and connected professional learning. This curriculum vitae includes my education, professional experience, leadership, publications, presentations, awards, grants, and research.

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EDUCATION

Ph.D., Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Emphasis: Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology
Dissertation: How School Librarians Describe Their Experiences Within Facebook Groups for Their Professional Learning
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Toi Dennis

M.S., Library Media
Alabama State University

B.S., Education
Columbus State University

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

School Librarian, Elementary and Secondary
Classroom Teacher
Instructional Technology Coach
Project Coordinator of Distance and Digital Learning, Education Service Center
Professional Development Provider
Dissertation Committee Content Expert

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Past President, ISTE Librarians Network
Co-Founder, #TLChat Twitter Chat
Co-Founder, EdCamp Atlanta
Co-Founder, TL News Night
Librarian Mentor, Texas Woman’s University
Librarian Mentor, University of North Texas

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CERTIFICATIONS

School Library-Media Specialist, P–12
Elementary Education, K–6
Secondary General Social Science, 6–12
Google Certified Educator Level 1
Google Certified Educator Level 2
Google Certified Trainer
CITI Program Certifications: Social and Behavioral Research, Responsible Conduct of Research, and Health Research

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

School libraries, educational technology, connected professional learning, social media, digital citizenship, student voice, makerspaces, STEM/STEAM, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gamification, collaboration, project-based learning, TPACK, SAMR, connectivism, and emerging technologies.

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

ASLA Ann Marie Pipkin Technology Award
AASL Bound to Stay Bound Grant
AASL Program Pioneer Social Media Superstar
Hutto ISD Professional Support Staff of the Year

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RESEARCH

My doctoral research explored how certified public school librarians in the United States describe their experiences using Facebook groups for self-directed professional learning. Grounded in connectivism, the study examined how librarians access and participate in online professional spaces, share and accept resources, experience social support, and learn from diverse perspectives.

The findings highlighted the importance of professional learning beyond school, district, and state-provided opportunities; the role of online groups in building connection and support; and the value of shared resources, diverse perspectives, and educator agency.