Maria Rodriguez-Carter

[Maria Rodriguez-Carter @RodCarMaria]

Summer Cool Vibes! https://t.co/XYLCNPzmG5

[Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde @DallasISDSupt]

Beyond the classroom, Principal Henderson is a lifelong sports enthusiast who enjoys keeping a close eye on the scoreboard. She thrives on the strategy, teamwork, and excitement that come with the game.

[Maria Rodriguez-Carter @RodCarMaria]

@mmsteamacademy 5th graders got into a little coding this week. @Alethea54580650 @DISDLibDirector @DISD_Libraries

[Dallas ISD Libraries @DISD_Libraries]

Another successful Luminarias committee meeting in the books! Their mission: to provide reading lists that reflect diversity, celebrate culture, promote Spanish literacy, and support lifelong learning—ensuring students see themselves represented as valued members of society.

This year’s committee members are:

✨Chairperson: Maria Rodriguez Carter - Maria Moreno
Steam Academy

Patricia Alvarado-Barnes- Library Services
Dr. Rose Badia - Library Media Services
Tabatha Sustaita-Robb- Library Services
Michelle Touchet - Harllee Elementary
Maria Acevedo Negron- Lipscomb Elementary
Diane McCorcle - L.O. Donald Elementary
Marcie Verastiqui - Ben Milam Elementary

Special thanks to Perma Bound Books @PermaBoundBooks

@DISDLibrarian @CharissaGovan @MichelleTouche5 @RodCarMaria @HARLLEEDISD @BMilam_Library @LibraryLipscomb @lipscomb_lions

[Maria Rodriguez-Carter @RodCarMaria]

@mmsteamacademy celebrated the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month with a Read In and Living Wax Museum Projects!

[Maria Rodriguez-Carter @RodCarMaria]

@mmsteamacademy 2nd graders had fun with activities from one of my favorite librarian TikTokers, The Contoured Librarian🥰

[Maria Rodriguez-Carter @RodCarMaria]

@mmsteamacademy annual STEAM Night is great fun for the whole family! @DISD_Libraries @Alethea54580650

[Maria Rodriguez-Carter @RodCarMaria]

We love our Dallas PD PALS officer!!

https://t.co/clgPEsMm1L

[Dallas ISD Libraries @DISD_Libraries]

A huge thank-you to everyone who has supported the Dallas ISD Bond 2026 Pop-Ups! Library Services is proud to recognize our Vanguard Library Media Specialists—alongside our Library Media Services team—for consistently showing up strong at each event. Your leadership and innovation help shape the future of learning for our students. #Bond2026

📸 At Henderson Elementary, we’re proud to spotlight Library Media Specialists Lashonda Roberson (Townview) and Maria Rodriguez-Carter (Moreno STEAM) for their dedication and impact!

@DISDLibrarian @CharissaGovan @MsLRoberson @townviewlibrary @RodCarMaria @MorenoSTEAM

[Maria Rodriguez-Carter @RodCarMaria]

Big thanks to the @mmsteamacademy #SunshineCommittee for setting up a refreshing Water Tok Bar at school today! Hydration never looked so good!! @Alethea54580650

[Dallas ISD Libraries @DISD_Libraries]

Welcome to our 25+ new Media & Literacy Specialists! Their energy was palpable as we kicked off training to launch strong school libraries across Dallas ISD. 📚✨#ReadersRise #EmpowerThroughReading #LibraryLove #Welcome #NextGenLibrarians @DISDLibrarian @CharissaGovan @mibroughton

[Dallas ISD Libraries @DISD_Libraries]

LMS and Moreno ES were thrilled to welcome author Patricia Vermillion for a very special visit! Students were captivated as she shared her book Where Are the Monarchs?
Even more exciting, she brought along two very special guests:
Illustrator Katherine Vermillion, and Translator Jezebel Guadalupe! Thank you, Patricia, Katherine, and Jezebel, for sharing your talents with our students! @DISDLibrarian @CharissaGovan

[Maria Rodriguez-Carter @RodCarMaria]

@MorenoSTEAM students had a special treat today! Our 1st and 2nd graders had a very special author visit and book giveaway. @DISDLibrarian @Tanya_N_Shelton @DISD_Libraries @Alethea54580650 @DallasISDSupt

[Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde @DallasISDSupt]

Principal Mendoza was the first in her family to get a college degree!

[Maria Rodriguez-Carter @RodCarMaria]

🎯 Making a difference, one convo at a time!
Our principal is meeting with students for quick check-ins—boosting confidence, setting goals, and reminding them they’re capable of amazing things. 🚀 💬✨
#MinuteMeetings #StudentSuccess @Tanya_N_Shelton @Kimball_Cluster

[Maria Rodriguez-Carter @RodCarMaria]

Unforgettable night @mmsteamacademy! With pasaports in hand, our students and their families were able to expand their knowledge about different cultures at our Multicultural Night! Students researched and presented what they learned about their selected country!

[Maria Rodriguez-Carter @RodCarMaria]

The @mmsteamacademy staff deserve all the best! Today, the A-Team surprised them with the Love Cart!

[CityLab High School @CityLabHS]

Join the Black History Month Challenge

[Maria Rodriguez-Carter @RodCarMaria]

https://t.co/NWEL5vLKbg

[Maria Rodriguez-Carter @RodCarMaria]

Today our students were able to pick out a free book thanks to Book Drive for Kids! Shout out to our PTA for helping out!!

[Dallas ISD Libraries @DISD_Libraries]

Building a love for reading starts with access to great books, and we are so grateful for the partnerships that help put books in our students’ hands! @DISDLibrarian @CharissaGovan