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Rep. Dave Rustebakke, Sen. Randy Lemm and Rep. Mike Beltz stand with 2026 North Dakota Teacher of the Year Frannie Tunseth in her classroom at May-Port CG Middle School during a visit to observe teaching and learning.
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Member Voices: Seat at the Table

After being named North Dakota's 2026 Teacher of the Year, Frannie Tunseth challenged herself to move beyond the classroom by inviting local legislators to see learning in action. Her reflection explores why educators shouldn't wait for an invitation to advocate—and how opening classroom doors can strengthen understanding and support for public education.

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Portrait of Laurie Holcomb, a special education paraprofessional at South Middle School in Grand Forks and a finalist for North Dakota United's 2027 Education Support Professional of the Year. She smiles while standing in front of a school sign.
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ESP of the Year Finalist Laurie Holcomb: Confidence Builder

by: Kelly Hagen June 30, 2026
Grand Forks paraprofessional Laurie Holcomb has spent decades helping students — and fellow educators — grow in confidence. Recognized as a finalist for 2027 North Dakota United Education Support Professional of the Year, Holcomb reflects on the relationships, mentorship and quiet moments that make her work so rewarding.
Portrait of Katie Weiner, an instructional paraprofessional at Thompson Elementary School and a finalist for North Dakota United's 2027 Education Support Professional of the Year. She smiles in front of a colorful school mural.
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ESP of the Year Finalist Katie Weiner: A New Day, Every Day

by: Kelly Hagen June 30, 2026
Every school day brings new challenges, and Katie Weiner embraces every one of them with a smile. The Thompson Elementary instructional paraprofessional and 2027 ESP of the Year finalist shares why helping students feel seen, supported and successful is the best part of her job.

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