Congratulations to Brittany Brown for being selected to represent Douglas County on the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council!
Brittany, an 8th grader at Chapel Hill Middle School, was one of 130 students selected from more than 1,000 applicants across the state. Students were selected based on the strength of their essay, which focused on their ideas for public education, as well as their community service experience.
The middle and high school students on the Student Advisory Council will meet with State Superintendent Richard Woods throughout the school year to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom.
"It is so important to me to hear directly from students about how decisions made at the state level are playing out in the classroom," said Superintendent Woods. "Meeting with my Student Advisory Council allows me to hear feedback firsthand from those most affected by educational policies."
Brittany is involved in several activities both in and out of school, including Beta Club, National Junior Art Honor Society and Quiz Bowl. When she is not volunteering at The Pantry, church or feeding the homeless, she is running. Brittany plans to complete a half marathon in February.
Brittany's experiences at Holly Springs Elementary and Chapel Hill Middle School led her to apply for the Student Advisory Council. “Both schools cater to students by treating students as individuals, encouraging them to always improve and getting to know them personally. I like meeting new people and hearing what others think of their schools. I like hearing all sides. I am excited to share my experiences also with other students on the Council”. Brittany plans to pursue a degree in law or journalism.
