Carrie Friday: Leading with Faith and Innovation in Education

In this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, we sit down with Carrie Friday, a media specialist teacher librarian at Melbourne High School and a dedicated member of First Baptist Melbourne. Carrie shares her awe-inspiring journey from classroom teaching to creating a vibrant and supportive environment in the school library, all while balancing the challenges of personal hardship and professional growth. Tune in to hear how Carrie utilizes her unique skills to serve her community, impact students, and inspire others to answer their call to make disciples.

**Episode Highlights:**

– Carrie’s transition from teaching to becoming a school librarian

– How she engages with students and increases library attendance

– Balancing personal challenges with professional obligations

– Answering the call to make disciples in everyday life

– Overcoming feelings of being unqualified and embracing opportunities

– A teachers impact on students’ academic success and personal growth

 

**Resources Mentioned:**

– “Is God Calling Me?” by Jeff Iorg

– First Baptist Melbourne’s youth group and Fellowship of Christian Athletes