Meet Your Librarians

Hello there! My name is Mr. Thompson, but I pity the fool who doesn’t call me Mr. T. It’s my pleasure to serve as your school librarian!

It’s already my second year at Loring Flemming Elementary. (I think that means I’m officially a first grader!) I became a school librarian because I love learning and helping people. Now I get to spend every day helping people learn! I love learning more about books, media, technology, and citizenship with all of my students.

Before I was a school librarian, I worked as a public librarian. Before I worked as a public librarian, I worked for companies that publish books. Before I worked for companies that publish books, I worked in a book store, and before I worked in a book store, I worked in a Mexican restaurant. Before I worked in a Mexican restaurant, I was protected by child labor laws.

When I’m not at school, I like to read and write; look at and make art; listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks; watch videos online and on TV; visit parks and beaches; go for long bike rides, medium walks, and short jogs; do pushups (at least 300 per day!) and lift weights; cook and clean; and, most importantly, spend time with my family and friends. Sometimes I play guitar and sometimes I play video games, but I usually just play outside.

I live with my wife, Dr. Wiesner. She’s a historian—a specially trained expert who researches, writes about, and teaches history—who works with college students in New York.

Dr. Wiesner and I have one cat. Her name is Luna, and she’s a piebald. That means she has black and white fur—she is not bald, nor is she made of pie. (This summer Luna celebrated her seventh birthday, so I think she’s a first grader like me.) 

I could go on, but I’d rather talk to everybody in school. I can’t wait to see you there!