Newark, MD, February 26, 2024– We are proud to share that Pocomoke Middle School's Jennifer Beach has been named one of 11 finalists for Maryland Association of School Librarians' (MASL) School Librarian of the Year award.
The award honors a school librarian for exemplary service and outstanding achievements in the field of school library media. The recipient of the 2024 School Librarian of the Year will be announced in May.
To be considered for this award, nominees met the basic eligibility requirements, including being a current member of MASL, a Certified School Librarian, actively serving as a school librarian in a public, private, or independent school in Maryland that serves any students in grades PreK-12, and serving in the same role/position for three or more years.
The recipient of the 2024 Maryland School Librarian of the Year award will receive a plaque and complimentary registration to MASL’s 2024 Conference provided by MASL. The recipient will also receive a variety of prizes from our sponsors including a Maryland themed basket from Taylor Book Group. Finalists will receive plaques.
Finalists for the 2024 Maryland School Librarian of the Year:
- Jennifer Beach, Pocomoke Middle, Worcester County
- Kathryn Berling, Taneytown Elementary, Carroll County
- Michelle Brown, Mt. Hebron High, Howard County
- Lisa Hack, Silver Spring International Middle, Montgomery County
- Melissa King, Flower Hill Elementary, Montgomery County
- Teri Nielsen, Waugh Chapel Elementary, Anne Arundel County
- Tracy Papinchock, Patterson Mill High, Harford County
- Danielle Schwessinger, Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary, Carroll County
- Lindsey Weaver, West Frederick Middle, Frederick County
- Amy Young-Buckler, Meade Heights Elementary, Anne Arundel County
- Christina Zimmerman, Monarch Global Academy, Anne Arundel County
The full list of nominees is available on the Maryland Association of School Librarians website. Visit https://masl.memberclicks.net/md-school-librarian-of-the-year-award for more information.
