CVSD Bus Driver Receives Well-Deserved Recognition

 

Champlain Valley Bus Driver Named ESP of the Year

Here's an official press release from the VT-NEA (National Education Association) 

James “Jim” Johnson, a Champlain Valley School District bus driver with 31 years behind the wheel, has been named the 2022 Vermont-NEA Education Support Professional of the Year. 

“Over the years, Jimmy has used his humor, patience, and excellent communication skills to develop deep, personal relationships with district officials, the head of HR, payroll specialists, and chief operations representatives,” said Christopher Hood, the Champlain Valley EA president who nominated Johnson for the award. “These relationships help Jimmy be the best possible advocate for his members as he uses his lines of communication and wisdom to get the job done. He is a role model.” 

As ESP of the Year, Johnson will receive a $1,500 award, an all-expenses-paid trip to the national ESP conference, where he will represent Vermont as our nominee for NEA ESP of the Year. “I love working in transportation because it's constantly on the move and I get to talk with so many people,” Johnson said. “I love to collaborate with great people who are passionate about their jobs, and I love helping make our professional employees have a better living, a safe place to work and the happiest, most rewarding work environment possible.” Congratulations from all of us at Vermont-NEA!

We encourage our communities to help to recognize and and thank CVSD Education Support Professionals (ESPs) every day, but especially next Wednesday, November 17th, which is National ESP Day. ESPs include bus drivers like Jimmy, food service staff, custodians and maintenance crew, para-educators, and many more that not only support our programs, schools, and students, but also help to keep our schools safe, healthy, and welcoming for all. 

Congratulations to Jimmy and thank you for all you do for our students, their families, and your colleagues!