Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Superintendent Spearman Announces Student Advisory Council
Columbia, SC – State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman recently formed a Student Advisory Council to provide feedback from a student’s perspective on education in South Carolina’s classrooms.

"Sometimes when we discuss important education issues, we forget to listen to those who are impacted the most by the decisions we make," said Spearman. "That is why, as State Superintendent, the first advisory group I wanted to form was focused on students. These individuals represent their peers across our state and will provide essential feedback directly to me on policies that affect their schools, families, and communities. I plan to meet with these students at least twice during the school year and work with them to move our education system forward."
The following students are on the council:
| Sabrine Cuadra | AC Flora High |
| Trevon Andrews | Manning High |
| Alex Aull | Saluda High |
| Cole Boozer | Newberry Middle |
| Rachel Bradley | Ben Lippen High |
| Melissa Byars | River Bluff High |
| Cole Davis | Ben Lippen |
| Maxwell Fleming | Wren High |
| Malcolm Gamble | C.E. Murray Middle |
| Graylen Grant | River Bluff High |
| Jake Holmgreen | Lexington High |
| Allison Kopanski | Battery Creek High |
| Missy McClintock | Carolina High and Academy |
| James McManus | The Citadel |
| Chinyere Nwankudu | Wilson High |
| Madison Price | Saluda High |
| Preston Southern | Airport High |
| Katherine Touchberry | Berkeley High |
| Ryan VanWyk | Goose Creek High |
| Sean Woodard | Rock Hill High |
| Jessica Wright | Academic Magnet high |