Montgomery County Educational Media Staff Association
Mission Statement
Nancy C. Walker Award
Join Us!
MCEMSA, Montgomery County Educational Media Staff* Association, is a group of MCPS library media staff members that advocates for its constituents; provides professional development events that promote national innovations in school library research and technology; and collaborates with all of its stakeholders.
*name change from
Specialists to Staff
effective
November 2021
2020-2021 Walker Award Recipient
Stone Mill Elementary School principal
Dr. Kimberly Williams (Cascio) has been honored with the Nancy C. Walker Award for Outstanding Support to a Library Media Program for the 2020 – 2021 school year. The award is given annually by the Montgomery County Educational Media Specialists Association (MCEMSA) to highlight the role by administrative leaders in supporting library media centers.
Anita Blank, the media specialist at Stone Mill, nominated Dr. Williams because she encourages her “to advocate for [her] program … as one of the curriculum leaders for reading and writing.”
Why should you join MCEMSA?
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We advocate for you, students, & SLMP.
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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.
