NWMS
Media Center Mission Statement

​As the central learning hub, the NWM Media Center supports teaching, through collaboration with staff, learning, through instruction with students, and research experiences through 21st century technology that will result in profound learning by integrating information literacy into the curriculum and promoting a love for reading. 

Who We Are
Mrs. Neely Byers, Media Specialist, Myra Carnes, Media Clerk, and our tech, Mr. Derek Clark 

Mrs. Neely Byers graduated from Sequoyah High School in Canton, Georgia and received her bachelors degree from Kennesaw State University, her masters from Arkansas State University and obtained her Education Specialist from West Georgia University. She is married to Chris Byers, a Dalton native.  They have 2 children, Judson, 6, and Joey Faith, 3.

Myra Carnes has worked in Whitfield County Schools for 29 years. She was born and raised in Dalton, Georgia but resides in Calhoun. She has 2 children, Nikki and Megan, and has 4 grandchildren, Gracie, Mattox, Emma Kate and Willow. 

Derek Clark is originally from Tuscalusca, Alabama. He is married to his wife, Renee, who is an educator in the Whitfield County School system, and has 4 children, Kayden, Kate, Kamden and Kyler. 
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Our History
North Whitfield was built as a high school in 1954. It now serves as a middle school to over 850 students. It has been renovated twice over the last 12 years.  E-Splost did pass in the last election.  Therefore, North Whitfield will be rebuilt a ways down Cleveland Highway near Edwards Park by 2021 .  We hope to expand our media center in this new building. 
Contact 
3264 Cleveland Hwy Dalton, Georgia 30721
706.259-3381 
media center extension 3317
neely.byers@wcsga.net
​myra.carnes@wcsga.net
Policies
 *All materials have a 2 week check out allotment. You can renew your items after the two week time allotment.
**The media center fosters an environment for reading. It is also a collaborative learning environment.
***Please be respectful and mindful  of everyone's learning environment, as well as the technology provided in the lab. 
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