Powered by MPB Education, the MPB Student Council Podcast is dedicated to providing an outlet of expression for Mississippi students to share their voice and ideas on diverse subject matter geared specifically toward their student generation. Featuring a variety of industry professionals, middle to high school students, teachers, and administrators, the MPB Student Council Podcast provides a platform for the discussion of various topics relevant to key issues amongst the state’s tween and teen population. MPB Student Council Podcast hosts are current members of Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s Student Council who actively serve as liaisons for MPB by disseminating information that is impactful to communities statewide.
Your Hosts
Corinne Allen
9th Grade, Mendenhall High School. MPB Student Council Vice-Chair Corinne Allen is a second-year member, serving as Vice-Chair. Allen is a member of the cheerleading and softball teams and a band member at Mendenhall High School. She enjoys cheering, singing, playing her flute, doing community service projects, and spending time with family and friends.
Jenna Dent
12th Grade, Madison Central High School MPB Student Council Secretary Jenna Dent is a second-year member, serving as the secretary. She is also a member of the Madison Central High School Beta Club, and a student filmmaker in the Academy of Multimedia & Communications program. Dent enjoys baking, filming, watching TV, learning, playing guitar, listening to Taylor Swift, and making jewelry.
Natalie Ford
9th Grade, Warren Central High School, and River City Early College Natalie Ford is an active member of the Warren Central High School Key Club and Winter guard. She enjoys performing, spending time with family, reading, listening to music, and walking.
Nadiya Gary
8th Grade, Ocean Springs Middle School Nadiya Gary is part of the Ocean Springs Middle School varsity band. She enjoys a variety of interests like playing with her birds and dog; playing the piano, guitar, and saxophone; karate, going to the beach, and drama club.
Mya Harden
11th Grade, Water Valley High School Mya Harden is an active member of Water Valley High School BETA, Annual and Interact club, Student Council, and Title 1 School Improvement Committee. She is also a member of the cheerleading, volleyball, track, powerlifting, and Color guard teams. Harden enjoys reading the Bible, writing, helping other people, having group discussions, calligraphy, cheering, weightlifting, writing poems, photography, and listening to all genres of music.
Deon Harrington, Jr.
9th Grade, South Panola High School MPB Student Council Parliamentarian Deon Harrington, Jr. is a second-year member, serving as the Parliamentarian. Harrington participates in the South Panola High School Technology Student Association (TSA) and is a percussionist in the marching and concert bands. Harrington enjoys reading, traveling, gaming, and conducting scientific research.
Kaylyn Johnson
9th Grade, Mendenhall High School Kaylyn Johnson is part of the Mendenhall High School Color guard and concert band. She enjoys crocheting, drawing, and being in the band.
Ella Frances Martin
9th Grade, Houston High School Ella Frances Martin is an active member of Houston High School BETA and FCA clubs, cheerleading, and a member of the leadership team. Martin sings in the chorus and is a Diamond Girl. She enjoys cheering, playing the guitar, ukulele, and hiking.
Kaleb Thompson
8th Grade, Ocean Springs Middle School Kaleb Thompson is part of the Ocean Springs Middle School band. He enjoys playing the saxophone, camping, and hanging out with friends.
Kaylen Woodard
9th Grade, Mendenhall High School MPB Student Council Chair Kaylen Woodard is a second-year member, serving as the Chair. She is also a member of the Mendenhall High School Beta Club. Woodard enjoys braiding hair, making bracelets, homemade cookies, and drawing and coloring.
2021-2022 Former Members
The 2021-2022 MPB Student Council's former host members include Jack Durr, Kayla Latiker, Makenna Mead, and Myles Williams.