Read more about the article Shining a light on others brings joy  
Monmouth County ESP of the Year Erika Kerwin is recognized at the NJEA ESP Conference on Feb. 2. From left: NJEA Vice President Steve Beatty, NJEA Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson, Kerwin, NJEA President Sean M. Spiller

Shining a light on others brings joy  

Meet 2024 Monmouth County ESP of the Year Erika Kerwin   Erika Kerwin smells success every day. As the building secretary at The Culinary Education Center, which is part of…

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Proud Bridgeton Bulldog and union advocate

Meet 2022-23 Cumberland County ESP of the Year Jane Caine  Jane Caine has worked in public education more than 38 years. While she began her career working in the cafeteria…

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Finding her people at Newton High School 

Meet 2022-23 Sussex County ESP of the Year Carla Brunelle  Carla Brunelle was floored when she found out she’d been named the 2022-23 Sussex County ESP of the Year. For…

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Proud member of the school community, advocating for ESPs

Meet 2022-23 Gloucester County ESP of the Year Cori Burton  Cori Burton hadn’t initially set out for a career in education, but fate led her to Delsea Public Schools nearly…

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Read more about the article Advocating for students as the school attendance officer 
Camden EA President Dr. Keith Benson with 2023 Camden County ESP of the Year Pamela Clark.

Advocating for students as the school attendance officer 

Meet Pamela Clark, 2023 Camden County ESP of the Year  Pamela Clark has held many educational support professional positions in New Jersey’s public schools. She’s been an instructional assistant, secretary,…

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Making the numbers work for students 

Meet 2023 Middlesex County ESP of the Year Arlene Baum  Arlene Baum loves numbers, accounting and budgeting. She uses those skills to benefit the students who attend North Brunswick Township…

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A constant, comforting presence

Meet 2023 Bergen County  ESP of the Year Linda Kerwin Linda Kerwin lives across the street from the school where she works as a paraprofessional in Bergenfield. She began her…

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A lifelong passion for activism 

Meet Antoinett Hall, 2023 Essex County Educational Support Professional of the Year  When Antoinett Hall was 12 years old, she began her career as an activist.   “I used to come…

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Read more about the article An advocate in and outside the classroom 
2022 Sussex County ESP of the Year Nancy Richeda speaking at the NJEA Educational Support Professionals Conference in February 2022.

An advocate in and outside the classroom 

Meet 2022 Sussex County ESP of the Year Nancy Richeda  Wantage Elementary School paraprofessional Nancy Richeda fell in love more than 27 years ago.   “I was babysitting at home…

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The magic of listening  

Meet 2022 Hunterdon County ESP of the Year Theresa Bruno For 25 years, Theresa Bruno has been a constant in the lives of Readington Township’s children. She began her career…

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