The Hall County School District named Kristi Crumpton Media Specialist of the Year. Crumpton works at Wauka Mountain Multiple Intelligences Academy and also serves as the district’s Media Services Coordinator.
“I am so proud of Kristi and the work she has done at our school. This is a well-deserved recognition. She pushes technology integration and supports literacy instruction for all kids, and we are so fortunate to call her one of our own,” said Wauka Mountain Principal Dean Devito.
“Media specialists provide key instructional support to teachers and students in a variety of different ways,” said Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Kevin Bales. “Ms. Crumpton, through her role as the Media Specialist at Wauka Mountain Elementary and as the district Media Services Coordinator, has certainly earned this recognition and we are grateful for her commitment to the students and teachers of Hall County.”
“I am truly honored to be chosen,” said Crumpton. “I absolutely love that my job as the media specialist at Wauka Mountain Academy and as the district media services coordinator allows me to work with students, staff and administrators to provide resources and experiences that challenge our students to be creative, critical thinkers and lifelong readers. Being a media specialist is hands down the best job in education!”
According to the school district, media specialists work to provide equitable access to a wide range of materials and information. They also promote transliteracy, instruct and collaborate with teachers and staff, and inspire students to become lifelong learners and readers.
