In late March, GPACAC members visited the
Capitol Building in Topeka for the Kansas Hill Day.
Sponsored by Senate Minority Leader and Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Education Committee, Dinah Sykes, the group hosted an informational room and met with legislators. Afterwards, members of the group attended a series of meetings with other Education Committee members including House Committee Chair Adam Thomas. It was a valuable opportunity to make further inroads to legislators in Kansas with the hopes of garnering more support for educators in our region.
Special Thanks to these Kansas Hill Day attendees: Ben Censky-Kieklak, University of Kansas; Sasha Kuchinski, Wichita Collegiate School; Marcie Frederickson, Washburn Rural High School; and Joshua Diazdeleon, Kansas State University
In late March, members of GPACAC visited
Oklahoma City for this year's Hill Day.
Sponsored by Senator Jo Anna Dossett, the group met with members of the Oklahoma House and Senate to spread awareness about GPACAC and discuss important education issues impacting secondary and post secondary institutions. Later that afternoon, Senator Dossett introduced the group to the full Oklahoma Senate!
Special Thanks to these Oklahoma Hill Day attendees: Alyssa Myrick, Jennifer McClendon, Kala Davis, Rick Fernandez, Cynthia Parish and Maureen Lawler.
Several of our Oklahoma members spent some time at the capitol in OKC in March 2023 advocating for our students!
They had the opportunity to meet with Senator Jo Anna Dossett, Senator Dave Radar, and Representative John Waldron.
Special thanks to these OK Hill Day attendees: Veleecia Hearne-McKeever, Heritage Hall; Miguel Pizana, Oklahoma State University;
Jennifer McClendon, Oklahoma State University; Kala Sellers, Oklahoma State University; Rick Fernandez, Oklahoma City Community Foundation; Maureen Lawler, Bishop Kelley HS; Natasha Seymour, Oklahoma State University .
In March 2023, a few of our Nebraska members met with Senator Dave Murman, Chair of the Education Committee.
They discussed the cost of education and FAFSA, the importance of mental health support, and staff shortages. They also stopped by the offices of other Education Committee members to spread the word about the great work that GPACAC does. We appreciate the time you spent advocating for students!
Special Thanks to these NE Hill Day Attendees: Kevin Halle, Wayne State College; Stacey Evert, Creighton Preparatory School; Nishja Nuss, Tekamah Herman Community Schools; Cindy Cammack, Peru State College