Sarah Cotterman

Director of Business DevelopmentP: 810.599.2672

 

Sarah Cotterman, Director of Business Development with ESS, works with districts in Louisiana and Texas, maintaining close, ongoing dialogue with district leaders and education professionals. This provides her with real-time insight into emerging challenges and priorities. As a former substitute teacher, she is drawn to work that makes an impact and feels her role is a natural extension of that.

Purpose in Every Partnership

What motivates Sarah most is knowing that the work ESS does directly supports teachers, students, and administrators every day. She firmly believes that when districts have reliable staffing solutions, teachers can focus on teaching, and students benefit from consistency and stability. Sarah finds it incredibly rewarding to help districts solve real problems and see the relief that comes when a solution truly works. 

Rooted in Respect and Collaboration

Sarah is inspired by school leaders, calling them some of the most dedicated and resilient people she has ever worked with. She appreciates their honesty, their commitment to their students and staff, and their willingness to collaborate. It’s energizing to work alongside people who care so deeply about their communities. 

Why Districts Partner with ESS

For over 25 years, ESS has been a trusted partner to more than 1,200 school systems nationwide, providing substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialized support personnel. We handle every aspect of recruiting, credentialing, and managing educational personnel, allowing districts to focus on what matters most: student success.

With ESS, you gain: 

  • A dedicated local team focused on your District’s goals
  • Comprehensive recruiting, training, and credentialing support
  • Proven technology that simplifies absence management and reporting
  • Reliable coverage that keeps classrooms learning every day

Start the Conversation

Sarah believes the best partnerships begin with listening and understanding. She’s eager to learn about your District’s unique goals and share how our proven staffing solutions can make a difference. Complete the form below to reach out to Sarah.