Email: pzimmer@mvsd320.org
Ms. Zimmer is available for individual appointments. Students may drop in or 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 Access Advisor: kortiz@mvsd320.org
At CSF, we work with staff and students by providing a unique integrated system of support and scholarships for under-served, low-income students to finish high school, graduate from college, and succeed in life. We have two programs we’ll be incorporating this year – the Higher Education Readiness Opportunity (HERO) for 9th and 10th graders and the Achievers Scholars program for 11th and 12th graders.
11th and 12th- Victor Gonzalez Ayon: vayon@mvsd320.org / Schedule an Appointment
9th and 10th-Maria Solis: msolisolmeda@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