My name is Josie Morehead, and I am the 24-25 Co-President for Educators Rising Kansas. I am a senior at Eisenhower High School and a member of the varsity golf team. I am also president of my high school’s Educators Rising chapter. I have been involved in education for the better part of 5 years now and I absolutely love it. I spend most of my free time volunteering at a local elementary school and in my mom’s classroom. I am planning on attending Emporia State University to get my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Spanish. My favorite part of teaching is watching the light bulb go off in my students’ when they learn something new!

My name is Hailey France and I am a senior at Olathe East High School.  At school, I am heavily involved in the Future Educators Academy, Talons Dance Team, and Educators Rising. Outside of school I actively train and compete at Premier Dance KC and work at Agape Montessori School. Post graduation, I will be attending Emporia State University to major in Elementary Education and minor in sociology. I am so excited to have the opportunity to serve as a Co-President this year for EdRising Kansas. 

My name is Joely Hackmann and I am your Vice President. I’m a Senior at Basehor Linwood High School. I’m involved in Educator Rising, DECA, FCCLA, Student Ambassadors, and a boy's wrestling manager. I also own a photography business and I’m headed into year 3! My future plans are to dance at Highland Community College for 2 years, then go to Emporia State University to finish my degree. I’m planning to major in Elementary education with a minor in special education. 

My name is Halle Bruss, I am a senior at Olathe East High School, and your 2024-2025 Educators Rising Promotions & Branding Officer. In addition to Educators Rising, I’m a member of National Honors Society, my school’s freshman mentorship leaders, the Future Educators 21st Century program, my school’s dance team, and I dance competitively outside of school. Next year, I plan to attend Kansas State University and major in Communication Sciences and Disorders to become a speech-language pathologist. Don't hesitate to reach out and interact with any Ed Rising Kansas account!