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  • Superintendent Hoffman Convenes 2020-2021 Student Advisory Council and Additional Student Advisors

Superintendent Hoffman Convenes 2020-2021 Student Advisory Council and Additional Student Advisors

  • Mon, Sep 28 2020  •
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This week Superintendent of Public Instruction Kath Hoffman convened the Second Cohort of the Student Advisory Council for their first meeting of the year. The Student Advisory Council was created under the leadership of Superintendent Hoffman to center students’ voices and improve K-12 education in the state.

Students applied, interviewed and were selected to represent their schools and fellow students from across the state.

“Students are the ones who are often times most impacted by decisions made by the Department and policy makers in the state,” said Superintendent Hoffman. “By actively engaging with students, I am able to elevate their voices as we consider policy changes and bring their perspectives to critical areas of education policies and procedures.”

Students will meet with Superintendent Hoffman and other education leaders quarterly to discuss issues such as academics, technology, school safety and provide feedback on their experience as students during the COVID-19 crisis. 

In addition to the Student Advisory Council, the various Councils chose students to serve on the African American Advisory Council, Latinx Advisory Council, Indian Education Advisory Council and the Equitable and Inclusive Practices Advisory Council. These councils are comprised of teachers, education stakeholders, business leaders and community members in addition to the appointed students.

 

2020-2021 Student Advisory Council:

Brinlee Adams

Thatcher

8th

Isabella Alvarez

Tucson

8th

Jenine Annett

Tucson

9th

Dylan Baca

Pinetop

12th

Camillia Baker

Chandler

9th

Jonah Cain

Phoenix

7th

Elena Durazo

Tucson

12th

Gabriel Habeeb

Glendale

10th

Zarren Hattery

Mesa

11th

Michelle Hein

Gilbert

10th

Shandei Helms

Morenci

6th

Sanaah Jenkins

Buckeye

9th

Neil Kaviyarasu

Laveen

10th

Jade Leon

Tucson

8th

Chevelle Merrel

Goodyear

6th

Chandler Plante

Camp Verde

9th

Parker Ross

Phoenix

5th

Mercy Rowland

Phoenix

6th

William Wagner

Flagstaff

12th

Jake Weiss

Scottsdale

9th

 

2020-2021 Student Advisors on the Equitable and Inclusive Practices Advisory Council:

Carlisa Parra

Marana

11th

Devynn Thurston

Tempe

12th

 

2020-2021 Student Advisors on the Indian Education Advisory Council:

Lexana Echegaray

Sunnyside

9th

Allan Paxon

U of A

College Student

Lauryn Sekayumptewa-Tso

Chandler

10th

Lourdes Pereira

ASU

College Student

 

2020-2021 Student Advisors on the African American Advisory Council:

Eman Massoud

Gilbert

12th

Hope Wells

Humbolt

11th

 

2020-2021 Student Advisors on the Latinx Advisory Council:

Marilyn Garcia

Yuma

12th

Karla Daniela Salazar Chavira

GCU

College Student

 

 

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