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Education Staff Professional of the Year 

Letter from OESP President, Patrick Strong

Dear Principals, Managers, Site Reps,

Thank you in advance for your participation in the ESPY (Education Staff Professional of the Year) recognition program.
 

There are only three weeks to complete the selection process!  Applications are due October 13, 2026

 

Please be aware of the timeline.

 

 We have worked to streamline the selection process.  The Form is now form-fill! The timeline, selection directions, and the submission package are attached. . Your nominee will be competing for the Education Staff Professional of the Year for OCSD, and ultimately the district winner will compete for statewide recognition. 

 

Please keep in mind the selection criteria when writing your letter.  Your letter of recommendation is paramount in our selection process.  Please plan so there is time to build a package that fairly represents your nominee.

 

Feel free to contact me with any clarifications or questions.

 

Thanks for your attention to this matter,

 

Patrick Strong

OESP President

patrick.strong@floridaea.org

(850)585-5890 cell

(850)678-5940 OESP office

OESP REPRESENTATION POLICY

The Okaloosa Education Staff Professionals is the bargaining agent for all Okaloosa education staff professionals. OESP does not enforce the provisions of the master contract for non-members. OESP policy restricts its officers, staff and site representatives from providing services to non-members. Services will not be provided for job-related problems that occurred before the individual became a member. OESP and its affiliates provide professional protection for the members of OESP only.

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