Reflective Essay: The School Board Class Of 2017 Student Representative

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There are multiple leadership skills that I have obtained throughout my high school experience. A motivated student and determined athlete is what I am known as to those around me.
My excellent work ethic was developed by being a top student in my class. Mentioned in recommendation letters, teachers are characterizing myself as having an excellent character, work ethic, and leadership ability. My strongest leadership skill is known around my community; it is my title as the School Board Class of 2017 Student Representative. I am present at all the district wide school board conferences to represent the role of the student body in the Dubois Area High School. I am a driven student, in school and outside of school, therefore the principals of …show more content…

It has been a major school board topic this past year. My input on the schools being closed is an important role. Before every meeting, I sit down with a few chosen students, the principals, and multiple teachers I chose accordingly, we discuss what topics I should talk about or bring the school board members attention to. My leadership skill of motivation has played a key role since I have been student representative. As an elementary student, I went to the largest elementary school in Dubois’ district; I would not have wanted to transfer to any other school. When I am sitting at these board meetings and listening to all the parents complain about how a big class size will affect their child’s education, I always bring up the fact that I loved being in a large class. Different opportunities were given being in a class of more than twenty-five; a child coming from a class of eight to a class of twenty will be an adjustment, but in my eyes everything is just slowly getting better for the children. My role at the board meetings shows how I portray my leadership skills; through my motivation of showing my opinion, excitement within our district, determination of expressing to the community of how the Dubois High School’s students are always trying to improve the little things around the

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