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Jesse Braun is an American educator and teacher librarian at Beverly Vista Middle School in Beverly Hills, California. He is recognized nationally for his leadership in school librarianship, digital literacy instruction, and equitable student access to information. In 2021, he was one of ten recipients of the American Library Association’s "I Love My Librarian" Award. In 2024, he became the first teacher-librarian to be named Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year.
Early life and education
[edit]Braun transitioned into librarianship after a 13-year career teaching English. Inspired by his wife, a photograph archivist and librarian, he earned his Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from San José State University in 2012.
Braun was born with a congenital limb difference, missing his left arm below the elbow, and has spoken about how this experience shaped his perspective as an educator.[1]
Braun attended the University of California, Irvine, where he managed the student radio station KUCI.[2]
Career
[edit]Braun serves as the teacher librarian at Beverly Vista Middle School in the Beverly Hills Unified School District, where he helped launch the school’s library program. He leads the library’s collection development and designs digital literacy and media literacy curricula for students in grades 6–8.
He also teaches digital citizenship, advises the yearbook, and provides home and hospital instruction for students with temporary medical conditions.[3]
He contributed to the district's technology plan and advocates for the integration of ethical and responsible technology use in K–12 settings.
COVID-19 response
[edit]During the COVID-19 pandemic, Braun implemented a curbside distribution model for over 900 textbook bags, which was cited as a national model for safety. He also maintained student programming via online platforms, including Zoom clubs, remote lessons, and a virtual chess forum.[4]
Advocacy
[edit]Braun advocates for robust school library programs and supports California legislation requiring media literacy and artificial intelligence literacy instruction in schools, including Assembly Bills 2876 and 873.[1]
Braun is a member of the California Department of Education Artificial Intelligence in Education Workgroup, and has contributed to their Learning With AI, Learning About AI webinar series.[5]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- "I Love My Librarian" Award (2021), American Library Association[4]
- Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year (2024–25), first librarian to receive this honor[3]
- Named a Library Journal "Mover & Shaker" in the Educators category (2025)[1]
Personal life
[edit]Braun lives in California with his family. He credits much of his inspiration to his wife, an archivist and librarian. He regularly presents on digital equity, student access, and educational technology.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Jesse Braun". Library Journal. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Alumnus Jesse Braun wins Teacher of the Year".
- ^ a b "Jesse Braun Honored as Teacher of the Year". Beverly Hills Courier. 12 October 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Beverly Hills Librarian Receives "I Love My Librarian" Award". American Library Association. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Create and Think with AI (CDE)". YouTube. 21 April 2025.