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When you think about school, who comes to mind? Teachers, students, the principal, coaches?Those are all great choices, but to keep a school running it takes many more hands than that.Educational Support Professionals Day will be marked on Wednesday. Our support professionals play a role both behind the scenes and on the front lines. They often don&#8217;t get credit for molding the future minds of America. These people include the cafeteria workers, the custodians and maintenance workers, aides, monitors and a whole host of other staffers.Every day these people wake up to help children across America learn in a fully functioning environment. Many of these professionals see more students than the average teacher or administrator.Few people consider the important role ESPs play in making sure our schools and students are successful. They are the vital link between public schools and the community. They are dedicated to public education and loyal to their school systems. More often than not, they work in communities where they live. Because of this, most school employees, students and parents know and trust them.Happy Educational Support Professionals Day.J.D. VerazinPresidentGreater Nanticoke Area Support Professionals

Letter to the Editor: Express gratitude to people whose jobs help to keep schools running