Wyandanch Launches Superintendent Student Leadership Council

Press release from the Wyandanch Union Free School District:

Jan. 25, 2021

A select group of students representing grades 3-12 in the Wyandanch Union Free School District have been chosen to participate in the district’s newly founded Superintendent’s Student Leadership Council. The SSLC, which hosted its first meeting on Jan. 12, is a leadership program and forum created by Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Gina Talbert, to give student participants an opportunity to have direct communication with their superintendent and other administrators and to share their experiences and opinions on school-related matters.

During the remote meeting, Dr. Talbert introduced students to the goals of the council, outlined their responsibilities as part of the council and introduced the district administrators and teachers who will also be participating.

As members of the Superintendent’s Student Leadership Council, scholars will share their voices on a variety of topics, work to create solutions for select issues including technology initiatives, wellness programs and communication with the local community. They will also have the ability to increase their leadership skills through leadership development workshops and other special events.
“It is a great opportunity to connect with each of the scholars participating in the Superintendent’s Student Leadership Council,” said Dr. Talbert. “Through the council these students are going to play a vital role in improving the Wyandanch School District and we are extremely excited to work with them in this unique way.”

During the meeting, Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre joined to congratulate the students for being selected to the council and encouraged them to be strong voices for their student body, to be active in their school and school groups, and to continue to diligently achieve their goals.
The 15 students chosen to participate in the Superintendent’s Student Leadership Council were selected by their school principal based on the student’s character, commitment to serve, and the unique perspective he/she brings to the council. The students participating in the Wyandanch Superintendent’s Student Leadership Council are:

Heisy Euceda, Grade 3
Jayla Rodriguez, Grade 5
Imutinyanosa C. Aghedo, Grade 6
Joshua Salguero, Grade 6
S’Niya Jackson, Grade 7
Shderson Pierre, Grade 7
Damarie Y. Aguilar, Grade 8
Michael Idungafa, Grade 8
Kalen Skeen, Grade 8
Carlos Diaz, Grade 9
Deborah Villette, Grade 9
Justin Henry, Grade 10
Tyeim Joiner, Grade 10
Hector Diaz Pineda, Grade 11
Jennifer Varghese, Grade 12

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