NCAE ESP President
Jocelyn Morrison
Local Positions Held
- Local President
- Treasurer
State Positions Held
- ESP council president
- ESP council Treasurer
NEA Positions Held
- N/A
Personal Statement
I am committed to being a helping voice to all ESP in our state and help to empower our members and potential members to help grow our union.
Daniel Webb
Local Positions Held
- Member of New Hanover County NCAE Local Board
State Positions Held
- Member of NCAE State Board of Directors
NEA Positions Held
- N/A
Personal Statement
Fannie Lou Hamer said, “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.” Our ESP brothers and sisters across North Carolina have been mistreated long enough. If not us, who? If not now, when? It's time to come together and fight for what we deserve!
Asia Pope
Local Positions Held
- Coordinating Committee 23-24
- Chair SupportTeam since 2024
- Building Action Team since 2024
- Meet and Confer Negotiation Team 2023-
- ESP at Large Rep for DAE Meet and Confer team since 2024
State Positions Held
- SMO Summer 2023
- SMO Lead Summer 2024
NEA Positions Held
- NEA Delegate 2025
Personal Statement
For 18 years, I've worked in classrooms, cafeterias, front offices, and after school. ESPs are the backbone of our schools. I’m proud to have helped lead campaigns to build real power and win tangible improvements. I’m ready to help lead my classified coworkers across the state to do the same.
NCAE ESP Vice President
E. Jameel Williams
Local Positions Held
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CHCAE, President (4.5 Years; 2021-Present)
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CHCAE, Vice President (6 Years; 2015-2021)
Local Positions Held
- Past president of Vance County
State Positions Held
- ESP Vice President
NEA Positions Held
- N/A
Personal Statement
I am still ready to work for the union.
NCAE ESP Secretary
Brandon Southern
Local Positions Held
- Columbus County President
State Positions Held
- ESP Region 6 Director
NEA Positions Held
- N/A
Personal Statement
I have served on the ESP Council Board for 3 years entering my last year term. I've been a part of the board creating plans to grow a stronger ESP Leadership and currently working on the ESP Bill of Rights for our state.
NCAE ESP Region 1A Director
William Hoke
Local Positions Held
- Member of BCAE and Delegate
State Positions Held
- Region 1A ESP Director
- Vice Chair of Black Caucus
NEA Positions Held
- N/A
Personal Statement
I am running for ESP Region 1A Director to advocate for educational support professionals. My goal is to promote the 'Only 1 Job Needed' initiative, ensuring that all ESPs receive the respect and recognition they deserve, just like certified staff. Together, we can strengthen our community and elevate our voices.
NCAE ESP Region 3 Director
Demina L. Gaskin
Local Positions Held
- ESP Representative – 3+ years
- Committee Member – 2+ years
State Positions Held
- Delegate
NEA Positions Held
- Delegate
Personal Statement
With over twenty years of experience supporting students and educators from Pre-K through 12th grade, I am committed to servant leadership, advocacy, and equity. Through my roles as a local leader, delegate, and ESP representative, I strive to elevate member voices and strengthen our profession.
NCAE ESP Region 4 Director
Avis Douglass-Burnette
Local Positions Held
- N/A
State Positions Held
- N/A
NEA Positions Held
- N/A
Personal Statement
I, Avis Douglass-Burnett, am an EC Teacher Assistant who believes that every child deserves the right to quality education. I feel that I would be an asset to other Teacher Assistants because I have been one for over five years.
