Keeping It in the District: From Student to Board of Education Candidate
Josh Hickman gives a speech at Thomas Worthington High School’s class of 2022 graduation.
Josh Hickman, an undergraduate student in the BA program at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, learned how to navigate college life while also running for the Worthington Board of Education.
My biggest accomplishments from my time at TWHS included working with local government and school administrators to change the timing of a traffic light that caused traffic congestion and accidents along with getting students included in decisions about school policies such as dress code.
Because of you, we’ve been able to show this community that young people are ready to take action and get civically engaged.
Hickman stands in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Hickman said the Glenn College gave him the skills and support needed to plan his campaign.
“Writing and Communication in Public Affairs with senior lecturer Judith Zimomra helped me learn how to communicate issues in a concise and professional manner,” said Hickman. “In Public Service and Civic Engagement, Associate Professor Jill Clark helped me understand how to get people, especially young voters, engaged in my campaign.”
In addition to the coursework, Hickman said, the Glenn College community created a support system that gave him the confidence to launch his campaign. His fellow students in the Glenn College, along with the student services staff, have helped him deepen his passion for policy and social change.