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Dothan City Schools is pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council, a district leadership initiative designed to empower student voice while developing the next generation of leaders.

The Superintendent's Student Advisory Council brings together students from across the district to participate in a year-long leadership development experience facilitated through a partnership with Fearless Leadership Academy. Through interactive leadership experiences, experiential learning, and community partnerships, students will build confidence, strengthen their leadership skills, and learn to lead with purpose.

Throughout the school year, students will participate in monthly leadership sessions focused on communication, leadership, decision-making, civic engagement, and community involvement while learning directly from community leaders across the Wiregrass.

Congratulations to the following students selected to participate on the 2026-2027 SSAC:

• Ja'Haydon Franklin, Dothan Preparatory Academy, Grade 8

• Emily Kate Hutto, Dothan Preparatory Academy, Grade 8

• Crimson McClendon, Carver 9th Grade Academy, Grade 9 (not pictured)

• Ruchit Patel, Carver 9th Grade Academy, Grade 9

• Kaleb Lawson, Carver 9th Grade Academy, Grade 9

• Alani Cole, Carver 9th Grade Academy, Grade 9

• A’Sahtu Sanders, Carver 9th Grade Academy, Grade 9 (not pictured)

• Eden Powers, Dothan City Virtual School, Grade 9

• MaKenzie Goolsby, Dothan City Virtual School, Grade 9

• Keirsten Saulsberry, Carver 9th Grade Academy, Grade 9

• Alli Cole, Dothan High School, Grade 11 

• Kameron Jackson, Dothan High School, Grade 10

• Kamila Watford, Dothan High School, Grade 10

• Chad Snell, Dothan High School, Grade 10

• Brody Apida, Dothan High School, Grade 11

• Zaniya Davis, Dothan High School, Grade 11

• Sydney McDonald, Dothan High School, Grade 11

• Haleigh Copeland, Dothan High School, Grade 11

• Keely Weber, Dothan High School, Grade 11

• Jorgia Armstrong, Dothan High School, Grade 12

• Fernanda Vazquez, Dothan High School, Grade 12

• Jamauri Hart, Dothan High School, Grade 12

• Olivia Steward, Dothan High School, Grade 12

"One of our most important responsibilities is to develop leaders for the generations that follow. The student advisory council provides one such opportunity for DCS’ students. The council also gives members voice concerning issues that matter most to them as students,” said Superintendent Dr. Garrick Askew. “This experience will allow our advisory council members to add meaningful skills to their toolboxes as they continue their development as youth leaders in the community.”

"Leadership is developed through intentional experiences, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to serve,” Fearless Leadership Academy Founder Dr. Tiana Patrice shared. “We are honored to partner with Dothan City Schools in investing in these remarkable student leaders."

The district looks forward to celebrating the accomplishments and leadership journey of the inaugural cohort throughout the school year.