Matthew Powell

Matthew Powell

@espunite.bsky.social

Veteran Educator and President of the Kentucky Education Support Professionals Association.

33 Followers 44 Following 8 Posts Joined Jan 2025
2 months ago

In 2025, we will fight for:
✊ Fair compensation — one job should be enough
👏 Recognition/ respect
🛡️ Safe/healthy workplaces
🏥 Affordable healthcare
🗓️ Paid leave
📚 Professional growth
👥 Reasonable workloads and full staffing
🕰️ Secure retirement
🏫 Protection from privatization
🗣️ The right to organize

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2 months ago

🎉 Happy New Year from KESPA! 🎉

As we enter the new year, KESPA is committed to advancing the ESP Bill of Rights—because Education Support Professionals deserve respect, safety, and fairness on the job.

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3 months ago
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Happy Birthday to our governor who leads with his heart and fights with everything he's got for Kentucky families.

Thank you Gov. @andybeshearky.bsky.social for always showing up for Kentuckians when we need you most. Enjoy your special (and very well deserved) day!

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3 months ago
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It’s American Education Week! We’re celebrating the public schools that shape our future and the teachers and school staff who inspire us every day. Share how your school is creating a welcoming environment for all students! #AEW2025

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7 months ago

Starting my 19th year working in public schools as an Education Support Professional! Proud to serve, support, and stand strong with ESPs who keep our schools running. One job should be enough. 💪🍎
#ESPStrong #Year19 #OneJobShouldBeEnough #KESPA #UnionProud

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7 months ago
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7 months ago
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9 months ago
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Fair Pay and Benefits for Education Support Professionals | NEA Education support professionals deserve fair compensation and respect for making the school day happen.

Fair Pay and Benefits for Education Support Professionals www.nea.org/advocating-f...

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10 months ago
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Educator Pay Data 2025 | NEA NEA's 2025 review quantifies teacher salary, education support professional pay, and student spending in every state.

Our bus drivers, cafeteria workers, instructional aides, and other essential staff are the backbone of our schools. Ranking 49th in the nation for their pay is unacceptable.
It’s time to value the people who keep our schools running every day.

Learn more & take action: NEA.org/EducatorPay

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10 months ago
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For School Support Staff, Respect Begins with a Living Wage | NEA More than one-third of ESPs who work in K-12 schools earn less than $25,000.

For School Support Staff, Respect Begins with a Living Wage www.nea.org/advocating-f...

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1 year ago
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Our values and our vision for the future of American public education do not change depending on who holds office.

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