The Hall of Connecticut’s Kid Governors

Since fall 2015, Connecticut’s fifth graders have voted for one of their peers to serve as the state’s Kid Governor. Each year, these students embark on a year-long term of advocacy around a community issue that is important to them and the students of Connecticut.


2023 Connecticut’s Kid Governor
Elisavet “Ellie” Mendez

Monroe Elementary School – Monroe, CT
Platform: Express and Address Your Feelings

Click HERE to learn more about Kid Governor Ellie.


2022 Connecticut’s Kid Governor
Makhi Ettienne-Modeste

John F. Kennedy School – Windsor, CT
Platform: Protecting Our Pets

Click HERE to learn more about Kid Governor Makhi.


2021 Connecticut’s Kid Governor
Reese Naughton

Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School – Southington, CT
Platform: Be Positive: Pandemic Perseverance

Click HERE to learn more about Kid Governor Reese.


2020 Connecticut’s Kid Governor
Myra Stanfield

Eric G. Norfeldt Elementary School – West Hartford, CT
Platform: Standing Up for Animals in Need

Click HERE to learn more about Kid Governor Myra.


2019 Connecticut’s Kid Governor
Ella Briggs

CREC Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary School – Avon, CT
Hometown: East Hampton, CT
Platform: Pride-Hope-Love

Click HERE to learn more about Kid Governor Ella.


2018 Connecticut’s Kid Governor
Megan Kasperowski

Brownstone Intermediate School – Portland, CT
Platform: Stronger Than Cancer: Lifting Spirits & Changing Lives

Click HERE to learn more about Kid Governor Megan.


2017 Connecticut’s Kid Governor
Jessica Brocksom

John F. Kennedy Elementary School – Milford, CT
Platform: Helping Animals, Those Without a Voice

Click HERE to learn more about Kid Governor Jessica.


2016 Connecticut’s Kid Governor
Elena Tipton

Dr. Thomas S. O’Connell Elementary School – East Hartford, CT
Platform: Campaign for Kindness

Click HERE to learn more about Kid Governor Elena.