Educators Rising Announces New Cohort of National Student Leaders


ARLINGTON, Va., June 8, 2023— Educators Rising, a division of PDK International, is proud to announce the election of its new student officers for the 2023-24 school year. The new officers will serve a one-year term and will be responsible for promoting the organization’s mission and vision in cultivating the new generation of educators. The new student officers are:

  • Milan Aranda (Nebraska) – Aranda joins as a previous state officer for Nebraska and hopes to promote community involvement and teacher appreciation amongst members.
  • Hailey Calderon (Arkansas) – Calderon joins with strong leadership involvement in extracurricular organizations and hopes to promote student engagement through special projects.
  • Brooke Hess (Wisconsin) – Hess hopes to promote the mission of Educators Rising through social media and community involvement within chapters.
  • Taylor Jenkins (Delaware) – Jenkins, who served as a state officer for Delaware, hopes to build relationships amongst members across different states by promoting networking opportunities.

“We are excited to welcome this new cohort of elected student officers,” said Albert Chen, Acting CEO of PDK International. “These rising educators exemplify the finest qualities of our national network and of the future of the teaching profession. We are excited to see them in action this upcoming year and be an important voice to Educators Rising.”

The student officers will convene at the 2023 Educators Rising National Conference June 29-July 2, to go through specialized training and be installed as officers. Throughout their one-year term, the officers will act as liaisons to the organization and participate in programs that promote the mission of Educators Rising. At the end of their term, they will lead the efforts of the 2024 National Conference.

For more information about student leadership in Educators Rising, visit https://educatorsrising.org/student-leadership/.

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Educators Rising is a division of PDK International, which offers a variety of programs and resources to help students learn about the teaching profession, develop their teaching skills, and connect with other aspiring educators. With membership across the nation, Educators Rising is changing the face of teaching.