Dear Educational Support Professionals (ESP),
The NEA-NH ESP Issues Committee believes that our ESP members fill a variety of important roles in our public schools. Every one of them is critical to the success of each student who attends New Hampshire public schools; no position is more important than another. We believe that our schools are an integral part of making our communities strong. School employees share a common responsibility to provide for the learning environment, the health and mental well-being, and the physical safety of students. We know that ESP are vital to this mission.
Take a moment to consider. How would your children get to school safely and reliably without the bus driver? Would a student obtain a healthy meal, so that they could learn each afternoon, without the food service staff? How would a student with disabilities begin to learn complicated math concepts without the 1:1 para who works by their side? How would a student register for school without the help of an administrative assistant? How will our school remain healthy and safe without the assistance of a custodian? Every single employee is significant to student success.
On this National Recognition Day for ESP, we want you to know, WE SEE YOU and WE RECOGNIZE HOW VERY IMPORTANT YOUR WORK IS TO THE SUCCESS OF STUDENTS IN OUR SCHOOLS.
Thank you for all you do every day!
From the NHNEA ESP Committee:
- Jennifer Simon, Merrimack Educational Support Staff Association
- Paula Gailing, Exeter Paraprofessional Association
- Cynthia Boyle, Exeter Cooperative Paraprofessional Association
- Julie Doiron, Northwood Educational Support Association
- Melissa Alexander, Monadnock Education Association
- Gayle Sweeney, Merrimack Valley Support Staff Association