Is to educate young students on the importance of civic rights and responsibilities, the virtues of democratic citizenship, developing an understanding of misinformation and media literacy, and engaging in civil dialogue through non-partisan informative methods
Our Mission Statement
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Who We Are
Co-President and Co-Founder
Audrey Foss
“I was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida and am a student at Pensacola High School in the IB program, Class of 2024. I am passionate about international relations, law, and civics, which inspired me to become a part of a civics-based project like Young Citizens Development as Co-President and Co-Founder. I think that civics is one of the most important things to teach students, as it is what keeps our society functional. I am the captain of my school’s Mock Trial team and aspire to have a career as an attorney.”
Co-President and Co-Founder
Dylan Patterson
Amy Parker
Sponsor
“I am also a Class of 2024 IB student at Pensacola High School, and in my time there I have grown to be incredibly passionate about education. It is because of this passion, combined with my lifelong desire to go into the field of law, that really encourages my involvement in this project. I am super glad to be spreading vital knowledge to the next generation, and look forward to advancing this project, as well as the growth that I will experience because of it.”
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Amy Parker is a veteran teacher from Florida's Panhandle. She is currently the middle school history teacher at Creative Learning Academy. She holds a Master of Arts in American History and Government from Ashland University and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Barry University. She is working towards a Doctorate in Educational Leadership focusing on Equity and Innovation from St. Thomas University in Miami. She is the only teacher from the Panhandle to represent the State of Florida as a James Madison Fellow. She was a 2023 Mt. Vernon Teacher Fellow specializing in Colonial Women. She has been recognized for classroom innovation at the local, state, and national levels. She lives in Pensacola with her spouse of 23 years and two beloved dogs, Benjamin Franklin (Frank) and Lola Montez.