Student Directors

Each year we select several high school students to serve on our chapter board of directors. These students serve as full voting directors and are assigned areas of responsibility according to their interests and aptitudes. They work alongside adult directors in fulfilling their responsibilities.
Founding Forward Sacramento students and teachers posing in front of Liberty Hall in Philadelphia

2023/2024 Student Directors

William Bailey

William Bailey

Casa Roble High School
Ananth Bhandarkar

Ananth Bhandarkar

Whitney High School
Elizabeth Hansen

Elizabeth Hansen

Granite Bay High School
Blake Harris

Blake Harris

Del Campo High School
Valereya Kuchiyeva

Valereya Kuchiyeva

John Adams Academy – Lincoln
Jonas Marschner

Jonas Marschner

Casa Roble High School

Taylor Peterson

Granite Bay High School
Leonardo Rosello

Leonardo Rosello

Casa Roble High School
Sanjay Sivakumar

Sanjay Sivakumar

Rocklin High School

What our teachers are saying

The seminar was an extremely rewarding experience. The information that was taught and shared helped me further my own knowledge and education, and it also helped me come up with pedagogical material to use in my U.S. government classes.
Tabitha
Teacher
It was amazing to be invigorated with new ways to engage my students in historical context.
Kevin
Teacher
The seminar helped renew my energy and drive. I look forward to using the resources I obtained and introducing over 600 students to the lessons provided.
Melaney
Teacher
I was amazed by the excellent quality of speakers and extremely well-run program. This was one of the strongest professional development seminars I have attended. I cannot wait to bring my newfound knowledge to my students.
Mandy
Teacher

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