2001 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD

by Barbara Thomas, Corresponding Secretary, NHEMA

I have the pleasure to announce that the nominee for the 2001 Excellence in Education Award (Edies) for Library Media Specialist is Mr. Jeffrey A. Kent, Concord School District Elementary Media Specialist.

We at NHEMA congratulate Jeff for his service and dedication to the staff and students of the nine elementary schools that he serves. We recognize his long-time contributions to all the New Hampshire school library media programs through his service on statewide committees including the NHEMA Executive Board as Treasurer, NHEMA representative to the N.H. State Library Advisory Council, Vice Chairperson of NHAIS - the N.H. Automated Information Systems Board and a Trustee of the Concord Public Library.

In addition to providing and supervising services to Concord's elementary students, Jeff Kent has mentored many paraprofessionals as well as professionals. He has influenced many more through his example of professionalism and dedication to the library media community. He has had a profound effect on student learning in all the schools in his District. NHEMA is very proud to select Jeff as our nominee this year. The Edies are awarded to educators who enhance public education...Jeff surely exemplifies the Edie Educator.

The Eighth Annual "Edies" is to be held on Saturday, June 2, 2001. The Social - at 3:30 p.m. and the Award Ceremony is at 4:30 p.m. at the Center of New Hampshire, 700 Elm Street, Manchester.

Information concerning the Edies program can be obtained from the NHEMA Scholarship and Awards Committee chairperson, Jackie Chapley, Franklin Middle School, 200 Sanborn Street, Franklin, N.H. 03235 or call her at (603) 934-5828.