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2009-10 Elementary School Winner
Parr’s Ridge Elementary School
Carroll County Public Schools
Emily Howe and Jan Nies, Media Specialists

Both Emily Howe and Jan Nies received their library media education from McDaniel College in Westminster, MD.  Jan has been a library media specialist for 17 years and opened Parr’s Ridge Elementary School Media Center in 2005.  Emily has served as part-time media specialist at Parr’s Ridge for five years.  They both enjoy working with primary-aged children, team teaching, and collaborating with classroom teachers. 

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