How to Run for Student Council President

This article was co-authored by Katie Styzek. Katie Styzek is a Professional School Counselor for Chicago Public Schools. Katie earned a BS in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She served as a middle school mathematics, science, and social studies teacher for three years prior to becoming a counselor. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling from DePaul University and an MA in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University. Katie holds an Illinois School Counselor Endorsement License (Type 73 Service Personnel), an Illinois Principal License (formerly Type 75), and an Illinois Elementary Education Teaching License (Type 03, K – 9). She is also Nationally Board Certified in School Counseling from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

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If you’re a natural leader and you want to make some changes in your school, you might be thinking about running for Student Council President. Going up against other students and trying to gain the popularity of the school can be intimidating, but by making the right moves, you can give opposing candidates a run for their money. Make sure to participate early on, establish and maintain relationships with your peers, and market yourself well to successfully run for Student Council President.