Student Councils Matter

Juhan Mixon, Ed.D., Executive Director of FASA

One of my earliest opportunities to participate in a school club in student council at Sulphur Springs Jr. High School in Tampa. I was selected homeroom representative in the seventh grade. It was the game changer in my life. For the first time, I met with teachers and administrators (Mr. O’Brian –social studies teacher, Ms. Cunningham –the principal) who actually sat down listened, encouraged and supported us as we planned dances, club days, pep rallies, field trips, etc.

It was natural that this leadership experience continued through King High school where I was president in my senior year.

Student council motivated me to be a part of Key Club, sports teams, and pep group to interact with student leaders throughout the district. Instead of being in the dean’s office for skipping school and discipline I was actually inducted into the National Honor Society and received attendance awards.

To this day I attribute my student council experience with success in college career in education ( teacher, principal, Florida Assistant Superintendent, Department of Education, business ownership, and now the CEO of FASA. FASA is the sponsor of Florida’s student councils. We are the non-profit a 501(c)(6), we keep their books, hire their executive director and more. We invest in the success of students every year. Every middle and high school should be a part of the student networking and leadership training for advisors and students that Florida Association of Student Councils offers.

FASA asks that you have your student association join FASC by paying the $80 membership fee. As an administrator, you will forever change student lives and change the climate control and culture of your school. FASA is working to get certification credits for advisors and funding for students who have complete leadership and communication training. Every middle and high school join today. Click Here.



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