A huge thank you to State Rep. Jessica Benham for sharing her afternoon with our students as part of our ongoing "Speaker Series"!
She shared her inspiring journey — from struggling in school and learning to persevere, to serving as a state representative and making a difference in her community. Her message about finding people who support you, learning the importance of compromise, and appreciating every moment truly resonated with our students.
Representative Benham also took time to answer thoughtful questions about her role in government, the realities of public service, and the challenges our state faces today. We appreciate how she listened to our students’ voices, invited them to share what matters most in their communities, and encouraged them to think about ways they can create positive change.
Thank you, Representative Benham, for your honesty, encouragement, and dedication to empowering young people — you’ve inspired us all!
