FIRST YEAR REPRESENTATIVES

Abeeha Ahmad

What does space in education mean to you?

To me, space in education means creating an environment where students feel comfortable, empowered, and supported throughout their educational journey This includesboth physical space, such asthelayout of classroomsand theavailability of resources, as well as emotional space, where students feel safe to express themselves. Ultimately, I believe that creating space in education is essential for promoting student success as it allows students to feel valued and receive the necessary support toreach their full potential.

Alex Teschow

What does space in education mean to you?

To me, space in education represents an important aspect of the learning process The learning environment can greatly influence students' engagement, motivation, and performance. For methat meant havingon siteand in person spacesto practice my theatre in high school or the way my writer?s craft teacher had no desks. A well-designed and welcoming space can foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking Apoorly designed or uncomfortablespacecan hinder learning

Nina Dawicki

In the past year, how have you seen space in education change?

This is definitely applicable to more than just the past year, but following the COVID-19 pandemic I have seen space in education become much more flexible. Specifically in terms of modality (more online education as opposed to in person). However, I think even when it comes to late assignments and things like that educatorsare a lot more lenient The fact that there isno longer need for a doctor's notetodeclareillnessismoreproof of thisincreasingleniency in education systems

Sydney Pacheco

What does space in education mean to you?

When I think about space in education, I think about the different ways that people learn and how educatorscan accommodate individual learning needs. The education system has evolved beyond just the traditional classroom, which may not have been effective for every type of learner Today there are so many different educational spacesthat arecapableof meetingdifferent learnerswherethey are