NESPA

The Nassau Educational Support Personnel Association

Is an organization of professional support personnel that are dedicated to the education of students in Nassau County Florida.

About Us

Welcome to NESPA

NESPA is an organization of professional support personnel that are dedicated to the education of students in Nassau County, Florida. Serving Fernandina, Yulee, Callahan, Hilliard and Bryceville.

Our members are Bus Drivers, Mechanics, Maintenance workers, Cafeteria workers, Paraprofessionals, Secretaries, Bookkeepers, Custodians and Data Entry Operators.

We are The Nassau Educational Support Personnel Association.

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Meet our Officers

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Marian Phillips

President

President of the Nassau Educational Support Personnel Association (NESPA); NEA Board of Director, Seat 3 (current);Vice President FL AFL-CIO (2014 – present); North Florida Central …

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Kimberly Mack

Vice President

Kimberly is currently employed with the district as a Non-Instructional Personnel Specialist in the Human Resources Department. She has been with the district since September 2016 and more than…

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Phyllis Alderman

Secretary Treasurer

My name is Phyllis Alderman. I am currently a Paraprofessional at West Nassau High School as Administrative Assistant to three Guidance Counselors. I have been employed with Nassau County…

Would you like to join NESPA?

How do I become a member?

It is simple! Click here to access our membership page.

How can I get involved?

Union meetings are held the 1stΒ Monday of every month by Zoom link. The link is emailed to all members a week prior to the meeting.

What are some of the benefits to becoming a NESPA member?

  • Once you join, you will automatically have a $10,000.00 no-cost life insurance policy for the first year through the AFT.
  • Professional representation and advocacy in parent complaints, student injury work-related problems, assaults, legal issues, legal defense, and contract enforcement.
  • Discounts through NEA Member Benefits/AFT Plus?Creative Benefits: interest alternatives, low interest credit cards & loans for education, mortgages, personal; car rentals: Auto/homeowners insurance; professional development trainings.

As a member of NESPA, you will be a voice for your future.

Join today!

We, the Support Personnel of Nassau County, are some of the first people children see daily. Did you know Education Support Professionals:

  • live in our school district
  • are active in out community
  • are educated and well trained
  • are dedicated and committed
  • are experienced
  • work to keep our schools and safe
  • car deeply for our students and their successes

Education support professionals are the fastest growing membership group within the national Education Association. Nationwide, there are about one-half million NEA members who are ESPs, making NEA the nation’s largest organization of education support professionals!

More than four outof every 10 public school employees are education support professionals (ESPs) who work together with teachers and administrators to help ensure the basic right of every child to attend great public schools.

Education support professionals perform a variety of jobs that promote quality education, foster positive learning environments, provide nutritious meals, and maintain safe and clean schools for all students. ESP job families include:

maintenance workers, mechanics, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, bookkeepers, secretaries, data entry operators, and cafeteria workers.

Our jobs are important to ensure that the children of Nassau County are well prepared to graduate with a high school diploma.

We are not “just support personnel”, we are Educational Support Professionals. We are NESPA!

NESPA Updates!

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The members of NESPA are made up of Education Support Professionals that work for the Nassau County School Board in the state of Florida.

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Tonight I attended a candidate forum for Nassau County School Board District 5.

Regarding candidates for Nassau County School Board, incumbent Lissa Braddock spoke truth to power.
In her speech she mentioned the great work our school district has done during her tenor as a school board member. "A" rated, her years of service as a teacher along with her family who are educators.
She spoke about our teachers, staff and about our non- instructional support personnel who without us, Schools can't function. βœ”οΈβœ”οΈ

Angel Cole her opponent spoke about her tenor as a teacher and that she wants transparency.🫒

(We are more transparent now than we've ever been!)βœ”οΈ

She spoke about teachers but never once mentioned our education support professionals, nor does she on her flyer she passed outπŸ˜ͺ
This is telling. Will she support us when we are in negotiations?

More forums will be held. Hopefully NESPA and NTA will hold a forum before school starts. We will post the date and time. You need to ask these candidates questions you have.

I encourage all voters to research all candidates. See who is supporting them financially. Be informed.
We have got to elect candidates who support Public Education and ALL staff!!!
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Tonight is the county candidate forum featuring County Commissioners and School Board candidates.
I encourage everyone to attend
Bean Center Yulee William Burgess Blvd. 7pm.

Elections matter. We need school board members who support us!!
Two choices- Lissa Braddock and Angel Cole.
NESPA has not endorsed anyone yet.
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Here is what a family of 4 needs to live in Nassau County.

EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS DESERVE A LIVING WAGE!!!

NESPA negotiates wages, benefits, language and working conditions. JOIN TODAY !
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Here is what a family of 4 needs to live in Nassau County. 

EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS DESERVE A LIVING WAGE!!!

NESPA negotiates wages, benefits, language and working conditions. JOIN TODAY !

Proud and honored to serve as an NEA BOARD OF DIRECTOR
Marian Phillips President of the Nassau Educational Support Personnel Association, Vice President FL AFL-CIO.πŸ’ͺ
Working for our members and all Education Support Professionals!!
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Proud and honored to serve as an NEA BOARD OF DIRECTOR 
Marian Phillips  President of the Nassau Educational Support Personnel Association,  Vice President FL AFL-CIO.πŸ’ͺ
Working for our members and all Education Support Professionals!!

NESPA negotiates so that
ONE JOB SHOULD BE ENOUGH!!!
No union.....no negotiation!
Join today!
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NESPA negotiates so that
ONE JOB SHOULD BE ENOUGH!!!
No union.....no negotiation!
Join today!

Newly elected NEA President Princess R. Moss visited our FEA Caucus this morning.
NEA Board of Directors Marian Phillips , Teresa Hodge and Cartier Scott had the honor to escort her to the meeting.
CONGRATULATIONS 🎊
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Up at 4:30am Denver time for Caucus and Leadership meeting. Now on to the NEA Representative Assembly for another day of business.
Congratulations to our newly elected NEA President Princess R. Moss !!!!
She took time to visit our caucus this morning.
WE LOVE YOU!!!
FEA 100% with you.
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Up at 4:30am Denver time for Caucus and Leadership meeting.  Now on to the NEA Representative Assembly for another day of business. 
Congratulations to our newly elected NEA President Princess R. Moss !!!! 
She took time to visit our caucus this morning. 
WE LOVE YOU!!!
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So happy tonight on the election of our new NEA Officers

President Princess R. Moss πŸ’—
Vice President Noel Candelaria πŸ’—
Secretary Treasurer Robert V. Rodriguez πŸ’—
NEA RA Denver Colorado
Proud to serve as an NEA Board of Director with these amazing leaders.
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So happy tonight on the election of our new NEA Officers 

President Princess R. Moss  πŸ’—
Vice President Noel Candelaria πŸ’—
Secretary Treasurer Robert V. Rodriguez πŸ’—
NEA RA Denver Colorado 
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Marian Phillips

President

President of the Nassau Educational Support Personnel Association (NESPA) (2012 – current); NEA Board of Director, Seat 3 (current);Vice President FL AFL-CIO (2014 – present); North Florida Central Labor Council (2014 – present). NESPA Member (25yrs); NESPA Bargaining Committee (25yrs); ESP PPC Committee; FEA Goals & Budget Committee; NEA Leaders for Tomorrow, Class of 2010; Public Service & Community Engagement; Vice President, Citizens of Public Beaches & Shores (current); Fernandina Beach City Leader & Advocate; Fernandina Beach Pirate Club; American Legion Women’s Auxiliary; Veteran of Foreign Wars – Life Member; Professional & Civic Credentials; Administrative Assistant, Nassau County School Board (2001 – present); Notary Public; Professional Photographer 46 years

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Kimberly Mack

Vice President

Kimberly Mack is currently employed with the district as a Non-Instructional Personnel Specialist in the Human Resources Department.Β She has been with the district since September 2016 and more than 30 years of experience in Human Resources.Β 

Kimberly is no stranger to working with unions and understands the importance of the union.Β  While employed with Duval County Schools, she was a site rep for the Duval Teachers Union, served as the secretary for NESPA and was an active member on the bargaining team.Β She has strong working knowledge of the NESPA contract, is no stranger to holding and running board meetings and understanding bylaws and parliamenterian procedures.Β 

Phyllis Alderman

Secretary

My name is Phyllis Alderman. I am currently a Paraprofessional at West Nassau High School as Administrative Assistant to three Guidance Counselors. I have been employed with Nassau County School for the past 20 years. My goals and aspirations are to give my best service of support to our staff, students and to fellow coworkers. One of my greatest achievements is being apart of a strong Union who fought on my behalf when I needed them the most. It is my pleasure to serve as your site rep as well as secretary for NESPA. I look forward to working with our President Marian Philips and other committee members.