Montgomery County Educational Media Staff Association
Mission Statement
MCEMSA, Montgomery County Educational Media Staff* Association, is a group of MCPS library media staff members that provides professional development events that promote national innovations in school library research and technology, and collaborates with all of its stakeholders.
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*name change from
Specialists to Staff
effective
November 2021
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Media Specialist advocacy has been moved to the MCEA Media Specialist Collaboration Committee effective school year 2025-2026.
Nancy C. Walker Award
In 1985, MCEMSA established the Nancy C. Walker Award. Ms. Walker was the Director of MCPS Library Media Programs during the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Ms. Walker brought our Library Media Program to national prominence during her tenure.
2023-2024 Nancy C.Walker
Award Recipient
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DuFief Elementary School Principal Gregg Baron has won the Nancy C. Walker Award for Outstanding Support to a Library Media Program for the 2023–2024 school year. Baron was nominated by school media specialist Tara Eliason. This award is presented annually by the Montgomery County Educational Media Specialists Association (MCEMSA) to highlight the role of administrative leaders in supporting library media centers.
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Join Us!
Why should you join MCEMSA?
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We foster collaboration & creativity.
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We cultivate new friendships.
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We form professional learning communities.
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We promote best practices for teaching & learning.
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We develop leadership skills.
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We keep you updated with what’s trending in the profession.
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We help fulfill professional standards & flex hours.
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We mentor new members & discount banquet meals.
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We host fun events throughout the year.
