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About MESPA
| MESPA is a collaborative, grassroots association serving Minnesota elementary and middle level principals. MESPA has represented Minnesota principals since 1950, and is affiliated with the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and its 20,000 members nationwide. MESPA supports its members with:
MESPA spans the state with 12 regional divisions. Find out more about MESPA's mission, purpose, and structure, including Committees, Divisions, State Officers, and Board of Directors, below. |
Mission The Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association strives to be the premier leadership resource for elementary and middle level principals and a strong leading voice for public education. MESPA is committed to ensuring a high quality education for all children through strengthening and enhancing the principal’s role as educational leader in our schools. | Purpose Improve education for Minnesota students through collaboration and advocacy Unite current, past, and future licensed elementary and middle level principals Encourage and support a cooperative relationship between MESPA and other state/national organizations, and Advocate for the professional, ethical, economic, and social welfare of it members. |
Committees MESPA has eight statewide committees. Each committee has a chair appointed by the MESPA president and includes a representative selected by each MESPA division. Click here to learn more. | Divisions MESPA spans the state of Minnesota with 12 regional divisions. Each
division holds regular meetings to network and address the needs of its
members. Click here to learn more. | State Officers MESPA State Officers include the President,
President-Elect, Past- President, NAESP State Representative, and the
Secretary/Treasurer. Click here to learn more about who's serving you. |
MESPA Structure MESPA is made up of 12 regional divisions that cover the entire state.
You are represented by a Board of Directors consisting of:
| "MESPA is not just being a member of a high calibre association. It is about belonging to an organization that cares about its members in a professional, caring manner. It is about protecting rights and advancing education for students (as well as its members). And, it is a terrific way to connect with colleagues who share a common goal!" - Tim Bell, principal, Five Hawks Elementary
“MESPA has been a wonderful resource of information in regards to what is best for students, instruction, and leadership and the opportunities for continual learning are endless. Not only do I appreciate the educational value of the membership, but the relationships that I have developed through MESPA are invaluable.“
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