On March 27, 1949, at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park in Jackson, forty-three secretaries met for the purpose of becoming acquainted and promoting professional and social relationships. During this meeting, the Mississippi Association of School Secretaries was established.

In 1983, the membership voted to change the name of the Association to Mississippi Association of Educational Office Personnel (effective July 1, 1984). 

In 1991, the membership voted to change the name of the Association to Mississippi Association of Educational Office Professionals (effective September 1, 1991).