MCEMSA, Montgomery County Educational Media Specialists Association, is a group of MCPS library media specialists 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.

2020-2021 Walker Award Recipient

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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.”

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Why should you join MCEMSA?

• We advocate for you, students, & SLMP.

• We foster collaboration & creativity.

• We cultivate new friendships.

• We form professional learning communities.

• We promote best practices for teaching & learning.

• We develop leadership skills.

• We keep you updated with what’s trending in the profession.

• We help fulfill professional standards & flex hours.

• We mentor new members & discount banquet meals.

• We host fun events throughout the year.

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