Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association

Welcome to MESPA!

MESPA is a collaborative, member-based 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:

Professional development for leaders
Legal and legislative advocacy
Communications customized to the needs of education leaders
Honors, recognition, and public relations
Minnesota School of Excellence program grounded in national standards

"When I was a rural principal, and the only elementary principal in my district, my division became my safety net. The best part of MESPA is the support of other principals in the division."- Jen Larva, principal, Duluth

"I have loved being a member of MESPA and feel very supported with the entire operation from leadership to membership!"- Mari Lu Martens, principal, Sibley East

"MESPA has evolved into an organization that I feel proud to be a part of and want to help guide to make better for upcoming principals. This is what the organization has done for me."- Jason Luksik, principal, Bemidji

Upcoming Professional Development

High Performing PreK-3 Systems

23 Jan 2019 10:00 AM • 7 regional locations: see description!
High Performing PreK-3 Systems: TWIN CITIES Cohort (session 2 of 2)

25 Apr 2019 10:00 AM • Maple Grove Community Center - 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369 - BALLROOM
21st Century School Office - Duluth Area

10 Jun 2019 8:30 AM • Duluth Public Schools (Official Site), 215 N 1st Ave E, Duluth, MN 55802, USA - ROOM 318 (3rd floor)
Symposium of Women Educational Leaders 2019

14 Nov 2019 8:30 AM • Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Dr. St. Paul, MN 55112

MESPA's Strategic Direction

MESPA is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization

1970 Oakcrest Avenue, Suite 204
Roseville, Minnesota, 55113
952.297.8670