Cumberland County Schools is proud to announce that Corine Warren, the principal at Benjamin Martin Elementary School, has been named the 2024 North Carolina School Library Media Association (NCSLMA) Administrator of the Year.
Warren was recognized for her exceptional contributions to advancing the role of the school library media program in North Carolina. This prestigious award is given annually to honor an administrator who has made significant contributions to enhancing school library programs across the state.
Warren previously served as a former media coordinator and currently holds National Board Certification in Library Media. She has also contributed her expertise to the EBOB (Elementary Battle of the Books) Book Selection Committee for NC Slam Month.
"I believe that fostering a love of reading and providing access to diverse resources are key to preparing our scholars for success in an ever-evolving world. This recognition reflects the collaborative efforts of our entire school community and the importance of integrating media and library resources into our scholars' learning experiences," shared Warren in a press release.
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