Elect Lily For NEA Vice President

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“Lily connects with the hearts of our members. I appreciate not only her willingness to listen but her ability to act decisively as needed. Her experienced, practical leadership style will serve all of us well.”

“Lily understands ESP issues not only because she cares about all members, but because she began her educational career as an ESP, and that will always make her special for all ESP.”

“Lily is a Knowledgeable, Thoughtful, Capable, Charismatic leader who
never hesitates to roll up her sleeves to work for our members!”

“As a national, state and local leader I have had the opportunity to work closely with Lily on a number of national issues. The leadership and talent she has brought to the NEA has helped me and my membership understand the positive impact of NEA in the classroom on a daily basis.”

“Lily Eskelsen has a distinguished record of service and success in her state, region, and on behalf of all NEA members at the national level. She is an articulate and passionate spokesperson who gives life to our vision of great public schools for every child.”

“Even though another public figure has claimed that he is a "uniter", Lily Eskelsen really has and will continue to bring diverse association members together around education policy and issues. I solidly support Lily for the position of NEA Vice President.”

“Lily's ability to not only understand the issues, but also present them in an understandable way, will be an asset in the role of NEA Vice President. She has the skills, determination and ability to motivate that we need for the position.”

“All that we do in public education is about team work. Lily Eskelsen embodies team work. From her work as a cafeteria lady to leading 6th grade instruction, Lily values every individual and the work they contribute and in the end it is about what we all accomplished together as a team. I am proud to give support to Lily Eskelsen, a great team leader!”

“A strong union has an energized membership. Lily Eskelsen energizes the members of the National Education Association whenever she enters the room, the strength of the NEA builds upon this."

"I am honored to recommend Lily for NEA Vice President. Lily has the experience, qualifications and leadership skills to be NEA Vice President, besides all that, she is one of the nicest people I know! :)"

It has been a pleasure to watch Lily as she has grown into the role of NEA Secretary/Treasurer. She has done a fantastic job taking care of the financial needs of the organization. She has always paid particular attention to the needs of the affiliates and met their needs as best she could. She has represented us in every forum in the most professional manner we could ask. We believe she will make an excellent vice-president and whole heartily support her candidacy.

Officers of the Florida Education Association
Andy Ford, President
Joanne McCall, Vice President
Clara Cook, Secretary/Treasurer

Lily has the experience, leadership skills and wealth of knowledge necessary to lead our 3.2 million member organization! Lily is the right choice for NEA Vice-President!

Lily Eskelsen is a dynamic, experienced and knowledgeable leader. She would make an excellent vice president of our Association.

I have known Lily for and long time and she has been impressive. Never in my life has someone made auditing and interesting come together in the same sentence as she has done for me. Lily is an once in a lifetime leader!

The NEA Hispanic Caucus Executive Committee proudly endorses Lily Eskelsen for NEA Vice President. Lily has continuously demonstrated during her tenure as NEA Secretary/Treasurer the leadership skills and ability to move NEA's agenda forward. She has always been a devoted advocate for members and children. In addition to being the current Treasurer, Lily has also served as a member of the executive committee. Lily's experience, effectiveness and dedication in accomplishing NEA's mission makes her the most formidable candidate for the office of NEA Vice President.

"It is with great pleasure that I express my support for Lily Eskelsen as a candidate for NEA Vice President. Lily combines expertise, leadership and energy with a strong committment to public education and the ideals of NEA."

Lily has the ability to explain complex concepts in down-to-Earth language. Her personal touch with members and her grasp of the issues makes Lily a good choice for NEA Vice President.

"Lily Eskelsen is in touch with the heart and soul of the teachers and support personnel in our schools. She understands our concerns and is able to articulate those concerns in a simple, concise and sometimes humorous manner Lily speaks my truth."

Lily's dynamic personality is inviting to all. She has done an outstanding job as NEA secretary-treasurer and will do well as NEA vice president. She has my support.

It is my pleasure to endorse Lily Eskelsen for vice president of the National Education Association. Lily brings many attributes to our association work. She is steadfast in her desires to improve public education and provide every child a great public school. Lily has determination and an infectious attitude of positive ideas for our association. Lily is the leader we need for the future of public education.

Lily embodies the heart and soul of our NEA mission and inspires so many of our members to get involved at the local levels all over our country. Her action, passion and her genuine spirit invite our membership to proudly promote the causes for our students and for public education. Lily for NEA Vice President!! Just how cool will that be?!

Lily has been an outstanding leader for all of us, pre-K through higher education. She learns our issues by talking to members and, more important, listening. She will continue to serve NEA well both internally and externally.

"Lily Eskelsen is an advocacy dynamo who gets charged up supporting NEA members, their students, and public schools. Her intelligence, her passion, her fighting spirit, and her wonderful sense of humor are incredible assets for Team NEA. We need her leadership as NEA Vice-President, just as we've benefitted from her years of superb work as Secretary-Treasurer."

Lily has proven to NEA and NEA Retired members that she can do the job and she does it with warmth and grace! We are so proud to be a part of an organization that includes Lily Eskelsen as a leader. I enthusiastically endorse Lily Eskelsen for NEA Vice President.

Lily is an educator in the truest sense of the word. She has the skills and expertise in some many areas. She also can quickly makes herself an informed person on a myriad of topics and then speaks as a strong advocate to all who value public education. She has and will continue to serve NEA well.

"Lily Eskelsen is a strong advocate for teachers, students and public education. She is passoniate about furthering the causes of NEA and making a real impact on positive change in our profession. Lily has the charisma to motivate and foster involvement to unite all educators for the cause to create, Great Public Schools. She is a leader who can initiate change, a leader who collaboratively works with others, and a leader who has the vision and experience to move NEA forward as NEA's Vice President. Lily has my support! "

"Lily is a strong, positive, articulate voice for public education. She has clearly demonstrated her leadership skills as a member of the NEA Team during her tenure as Secretary/Treasurer. Lily has a unique ability and wide range of experience that allows her to connect with members in a genuine way to effectively communicate the important issues with our membership."

Lily’s commitment to public education and to advancing the goals of the NEA is apparent in all that she says and all that she does. She leads with passion and grace and just the right amount of humor. I look forward to her continued leadership as NEA Vice President.

Lily is a dynamic leader who has the ability to unite our organization. She is a true advocate for public education and does not hesitate to tackle the tough issues. She will be a great Vice President.

I am proud to support such an accomplished, caring and eloquent advocate for NEA members, children and public education.

"Lily's engaging and effective manner in articulating NEA's issues and positions is unmatched within the Association. Her unique experiences as an ESP and Classroom Teacher have engaged and empowered members in Georgia into increasing their efforts to ensure that all children have the chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a great public school. The NEA family needs Lily to continue her advocacy on our behalf."

Lily is one of the most knowledgeable, well-spoken, dynamic, and technologically-capable leader in the National Education Association.

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Lily Eskelsen would make a wonderful Vice President of the National Education Association. I have had the privilege of seeing her with the different state associations. As a retired Teacher of the Social Studies I hope that each of you will continue to work with her to fight for the children and the public schools of American.