Meet the Senators: COE

Your College of Education candidates (4 seats):Anna Kron and Rachael Johnson.

There are four seats for the COE, so there are at least two spots open for write-in candidates!

Anna Kron

Class: Junior
Major:Elementary Education

I am running for the position of College of Education Senator for Northern Iowa Student Government. I served as a senator last session and would love to continue in my position. I hope to positively represent the University of Northern Iowa community as a senator for NISG.

I believe that participating in student government is a unique experience and a great way to get involved on campus. As a senator, I have been able to connect with students and faculty that I otherwise may not have met. I have learned more about the many processes happening behind-the-scenes at UNI that make it such a wonderful place for our students, faculty, and staff. I have taken action to ensure that our experience at UNI is the best it could possibly be. I am running for this position because I would like to continue making an impact and having these fantastic experiences in student government.

I am the best candidate for this position because of my leadership skills. I am honest, responsible, and hard-working. I am extremely organized and have great time management skills. I always put my best effort into everything I undertake. I adore Anthony J. D’Angelo’s quote, “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine,” because I firmly believe that having a positive attitude and making the best out of every situation are key to having a happy, successful life. Lastly, I am a great candidate for senator because I have prior experience in the position.

As an elementary education major, I aspire to be a teacher and an inspirational role model to the students in my classroom. I believe that serving the University of Northern Iowa as a senator is great practice for my future profession. If elected, I hope to represent the College of Education in a positive way and keep the best interests of our future educators at heart.

Rachael Johnson

Class: Sophomore
Majors: Middle Level and Elementary Education 

As a current College of Education Senator and previous Vice President for the Iowa Association

of Student Councils, I have learned what it means to be a leader, how to communicate effectively, and what it takes to make a positive impact. Through my experiences working with The ARC program (Association of Retarded Citizens), I have gained patience, a sense of acceptance, and an insight into what it is like to struggle with being “different”. Overall, these experiences have molded me into a better person, and have stirred within me a strong desire to use what I have learned to help others. This is why I believe I am qualified to be a Senator for the College of Education.   

Of all of my responsibilities as a member of Senate, the most important would be to accurately 

and effectively represent those students who are a part of the College of Education. Along with making sure the student voice is heard, I plan to go above and beyond by reaching a consensus when possible, putting forth the effort to turn ideas into actions, and using the minds of those around me to ensure that whatever actions are taken are for the betterment of UNI. I plan on accomplishing these goals by collaborating with other Senators, becoming knowledgeable on the topics brought forth, and actively asking students’ opinions on topics brought up in meetings. Through the collaboration with other Senators, along with my own thoughts and experiences, I feel I could effectively implement the ideas above.