Staff Spotlight: Cathy Rollins

Meet Cathy Rollins
TLA Education and Virtual Programs Manager

What are your job responsibilities at TLA?

I focus on TLA’s professional learning programs, from education strategy and day-to-day operations to working with volunteers and presenters and coordinating educational events and initiatives.

Tell us three things about yourself.

1. I joined the TLA team after 17 years in public education, first as an English teacher and then a school librarian. Library work is essential, and I’m happy to be in a position to support it statewide.
2. I’m a big animal person. I have two cats and a dog at home, and I will always want to see your pet pictures.
3. I love trying new restaurants and looking at menus. Friends on vacation have learned to send me menu links along with their photo updates!

What’s a book, movie, album, or podcast you enjoyed recently that you’d recommend and why?

I love anything scary and funny! I’m a big fan of Grady Hendrix and Stephen Graham Jones, and I loved the show Widow’s Bay.

What’s your favorite place in Texas?

I love living in Austin, but Denton will always have a piece of my heart, too!

What would you like to share with members about TLA that they might not know?

I’ve really enjoyed discovering just how much happens behind the scenes at TLA. There are so many volunteers, committees, and staff working together to create opportunities, resources, and connections. I’m learning just how wide and connected TLA’s network is, and it’s really inspiring to see how many people are invested in supporting libraries and library professionals across the state.