Email: pzimmer@mvsd320.org  / Schedule an Appointment

           Email: dbaughn@mvsd320.org  /  Schedule an appointment 

GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. The grant is a cohort model designed to help students successfully complete middle school, graduate from high school, and to transfer and graduate from college. Student resources include: Academic planning, Career exploration, Tutoring support, Field trips/college visits, and more.  Serving the Class of 2023 and 2024 and 2025.

Manny Espinoza, Coordinator: : mespinoza@mvsd320.org

Kali Ortiz, College Prep Advisor: kortiz@mvsd320.org / Schedule an Appointment

Stepheny Lopez, College Prep Advisor: slopez@mvsd320.org  / Schedule an Appointment

Julio Santiago, College Prep Advisor: jsantiagoruiz@mvsd320.org / Schedule an Appointment

The Educational Talent Search mission is to promote opportunities for those seeking to pursue higher education and to provide educational support to limited-income and first generation students.  This year ETS will serve approximately 120 students at Mount Vernon High School.  

Lexus Edwards:  ledwards@mvsd320.org / Schedule an Appointment