ESP of the Year Award

The NEA Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year Award, presented by NEA and NEA Member Benefits, honors a member who demonstrates outstanding accomplishments and whose achievements reflect the vital role ESPs play in public education.

The NEA ESP of the Year serves as an ambassador for ESPs across the country, promoting the value of ESP members at local, state, and national events. While the award showcases one outstanding ESP each year, it also recognizes and honors the contributions that all ESPs make towards ensuring great public schools for every student.

Meet the 2024 NEA ESP of the Year

Jen Bramson is an early childhood paraeducator in Park City, UT, and a fierce leader at the Utah School Employees Association. She is dedicated to fighting inequities for her students and improving the lives of ESPs everywhere. In this role, she will serve as an ambassador for ESPs across the country, speaking about the work and importance of ESPs at local, state, and national events. 

Meet the 2024 NEA ESP of the Year Finalists!

• Carmel Quinn
  Paraeducator, Vermont
• Carol Peek
  Campus Supervisor, California
• Erica Nungaray
  Registrar, Nevada
• Jen Bramson
  Lead Preschool Teacher, Utah
• Nashasta Craig-Pollard
  Payroll Clerk and Bus Driver, Alabama

Read their stories