IAESP
The Idaho Association of Elementary School Principals

IAESP Award Winners

Jennifer Gomez
Idaho Distinguished Principal
2025

Lewiston School District

Idaho Gem Awards: 

Instructional Leadership - Nancy Murphy, Twin Falls School District 

Distinguished Service - Robert Hannah, Oneida School District 

Rookie Administrator - Amy Arlint, Lewiston School District 


IAESP Board Members



Ben Parker
Discovery Elementary -
Bonneville Joint School 
District #93

President 

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OPEN Position - open to Regions 3 & 7

President Elect




Jill Diamond

Potlatch School District 

Vice President

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Greg Alexander
Kenneth Carberry Elementary School - Emmett School District

Past President

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Matt Noble 

Blackfoot School District

NAESP State Representative

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Regional Representatives

Katrina Kramer - Region I
Treaty Rock Elementary- Post Falls
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Mary Wells - Region II
McGhee Elementary School - Lewiston
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OPEN Position- Region III


Heather Hepworth - Region IV
Acequia Elementary School - Rupert
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Betsy Despain - Region V
Downey Elementary School - Marsh Valley
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Doug Bitter- Region VI
Groveland Elementary- Blackfoot
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OPEN Position - Region VII