Pleasant Avenue Elementary's Principal Wins Prestigious Administrator Award for Library Support

Cory Cotter, the Principal of Pleasant Avenue Elementary School, was recently awarded the Administrator of the Year by the HFM School Library System. The award was given during the 29th annual Celebration of School Libraries held at the Allen House on the SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College campus. It recognizes leaders who significantly support the integration of library media centers into schools.

Nykole Pertell, the Library Media Specialist at Pleasant Avenue, nominated Cotter for the award. She commended him for his support of the library's operational demands and for fostering an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.

In her nomination, Pertell mentioned Cotter's empathy and his focus on meeting the needs of students and staff. She attributed her increased confidence and creative performance in her role to Cotter's supportive leadership, which has also helped enhance cooperation between the library and classrooms.

Pertell further acknowledged Cotter's efforts in promoting literacy at the school. His backing has enabled her to lead the literacy committee, improving educational resources and student opportunities. This is part of a larger goal to integrate the library more fully into the school's educational framework.

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