I am an 8th grade student at Parkland Magnet Middle School for Aerospace Technology and an active part of my school’s Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) club. Last year, I initiated Parkland’s participation in the Science Olympiad through STEM and we reached the state-level Science Olympiad competition. I have also been a part of the Sea Perch project sponsored by the U.S. Navy for the last 2 years. And, I am a part of Physics is Phun lecture series at University of Maryland. I recently got inducted as a member of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).

I try to do maximum community service when possible. I enjoy volunteering at a Nursing Home and was a part of City Year Young Heroes program, where I received a gold pin and the President’s Volunteer Service Award for the last 2 years. I also organized a service project on feeding the poor & hungry kids in India and got recognized for my efforts. And, I have participated in the Future Vote Initiative of Montgomery County and testified in support of magnet schools in front of Board of Education & Montgomery County Council for the last 2 years now. I believe that advocacy is important and it is essential for every person to perform civic duties.

Last year, I served as the Treasurer for Montgomery County Junior Councils (MCJC) and started a county-wide fundraiser. I was also a middle school member on the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Curriculum Advisory Assembly last year. So I have had the pleasure of working with numerous MCPS’ officials, administration, staff, students, and even the Board of Education. I look forward to building relationships and working closely with everyone. I will be leading MCJC in making a difference this year. I hope to increase student communication, participation, and involvement in MCJC and MCPS. And we will represent middle schools well!

Secretary
Medha Reddy
Briggs Chaney Middle School
Medha_B_Reddy@mcpsmd.org

Medha Reddy, an eighth grader at Briggs Chaney MS, is the elected MCJC Secretary. This is her first year on the MCJC executive board, but she’s excited to be here! She is currently involved in her school SGA, Newspaper, Tennis, and Math Team. She looks forward to working with the fellow members of the Executive Board during the coming school year!

Chief of Staff
Dana Kost
Hoover Middle School

I am an eight grader at Herbert Hoover Middle school. This is my third year at MCJC and I also participate in my school's SGA. I also love biology, to cook, and play tennis with my sister or friends. I am very excited for the new school year and I look forward to making a big change in our schools.

Lobbying Director
Jules Jacob
Frost Middle School
Jules_Jacobs@mcpsmd.org

Lobbying Deputy

Logistics Director
Prim Phoolsombat
Eastern Middle School
Ramida_Phoolsombat@mcpsmd.org

I am a 7th grader at Eastern Middle School, and I love a lot of things like astronomy, astrobiology, science, art, music, acting, dancing singing, animals, mythology, world history, Harry Potter, and definitely MCJC and SGA! I live with my parents and I am Thai, but I've been living in America my whole life. I plan to go to Richard Montgomery for high school and MIT for college!

Julie Marroquin is a teacher a Parkland Middle School.  She was awarded SGA Advisor of the year for 2010-2011.  Ms. Marroquin has worked hard the last two years restructuring Parkland’s SGA and getting students more involved at the school and county level. This is her first year serving as the advisor for the Montgomery County Junior Council.  In the past she has attended the MASC Convention as a way to broaden her knowledge of Student Councils state wide .  Ms. Marroquin is looking forward to growing professionally in this new position and is excited to help students of MCJC develop their leadership skills, cooperate, and realize that student voices do matter and can make a change.

MCJC Advisor:
Ms. Julie Marroquin
Parkland Middle School
Julie_L_Marroquin@mcpsmd.org

Student Affairs Coordinator:
Mrs. Karen Crawford
Karen_L_Crawford@mcpsmd.org