This week's spotlight is on Jillian Shuck!
Jillian was recently elected as a student representative for the Logan Hocking School Board. This is a notable achievement; only two students are selected to serve on the board each year, and the application/election process can be quite rigourous. In this post, we are featuring a short Q&A with Jillian to gain her perspective on this new position.
Q: What made you want to apply to be a student representative for the Logan Hocking School Board?
A: I wanted to apply to be a student representative for the Logan Hocking School Board because in my future I plan to be an English teacher. Getting to know how a school system works will help me understand one when I graduate with my degree and work in one. I also like to be one that helps guide people on the right path for success.
Q: What did you have to do to be elected for this position?
A: To be elected for this position, I had to write three essays about why I wanted the position, the qualities I have for the position, and one issue I wanted to address in teh school district. I also had to have two letters of recommendation, one of which was Upward Bound, and I had to have a resume. The last thing I had to do was meet with one of my principles and a board member for an interview. The interview was nerve racking.
A: To be elected for this position, I had to write three essays about why I wanted the position, the qualities I have for the position, and one issue I wanted to address in teh school district. I also had to have two letters of recommendation, one of which was Upward Bound, and I had to have a resume. The last thing I had to do was meet with one of my principles and a board member for an interview. The interview was nerve racking.
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about what you do as the student representative now that you have been elected?
A: As a student rep, I sit on the board with the senior rep and other board members. I am the junior rep. I listen in and put my input into the conversation when I have a comment on the issue at hand. I also talk about what the students want. I am new to the meetings. I haven't done many things in the board yet.
A: As a student rep, I sit on the board with the senior rep and other board members. I am the junior rep. I listen in and put my input into the conversation when I have a comment on the issue at hand. I also talk about what the students want. I am new to the meetings. I haven't done many things in the board yet.
Q: Do you think Upward Bound contributed to your success? If so, how?
A: Yes, I think Upward Bound has helped me immensely. I used to be someone who did not talk in front of many people and wouldn't draw attention to myself, but at Upward Bound I met new peopla dn came out of my shell. I am more confident in myself now. I am not afraid to talk in front of a group of people, and it has helped me become better with my stress and time management.
Congratulations, Jillian! We are very proud of all of your accomplishments.
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"UB Got Me Here" is a column that features various students for the academic and personal success they have achieved with the help of the Upward Bound program. Everyone has a different story, and we look forward to sharing how Upward Bound has helped prepare each student for the future and what goals these students have set for themselves.
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