WECHS Senior Selected to Serve on State Superintendent Student Advisory Council

Warren Early College High School senior Juniper Cumming has been selected as a member of the North Carolina Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) for the 2025–26 school year. Cumming is among a diverse group of student leaders from across the state chosen to work directly with State Superintendent Mo Green and education leaders to share student perspectives on critical issues impacting public education.

Earlier this year, K–12 public school students from across North Carolina were invited to apply to serve on Superintendent Green’s Student Advisory Council. More than 800 students submitted applications, with candidates asked to share details about the school they attend, their interest in council service, past leadership experience, and their views on one of the biggest challenges facing public education and recommendations for addressing it. The application process was highly competitive, reflecting strong student interest in shaping education policy at the state level.

As a council member, Cumming will join monthly virtual meetings with Superintendent Green and staff from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to offer insights and recommendations on topics that matter to students. The Council gives student voices a platform to influence decisions about public education, from instructional policy to student supports.

Cumming, who is passionate about place-based education and community-connected learning, looks forward to representing Warren County students and contributing to conversations that strengthen public schools statewide.

The SSAC is made up of high school juniors and seniors from all eight education regions of North Carolina. Members serve two-year terms, giving them the chance to develop proposals and advocate on issues that reflect the priorities and experiences of their peers.