Email: pzimmer@mvsd320.org  

           Ms. Zimmer is available for individual appointments.  Students may drop in or schedule an appointment.  

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           Email: dbaughn@mvsd320.org  /Make 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.

Sophia Pereira, Academic Advisor: spereira@mvsd320.org / Schedule an Appointment

Rosa Torres-Zamora, Academic Advisor:rzamora@mvsd320.org   

Manny Espinoza, Coordinator: mespinoza@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-Johnny Garcia: johnnygarcia@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.  

Academic Counselor: Lily Mentzer: lmentzer@uw.edu

A University of Washington partnership, College Advising Corp is dedicated to empowering Washington’s youth with knowledge, tools and support in their pursuit of post-secondary education and by creating pathways to more equitable opportunities by disrupting traditional systems of access. We aid with college applications, personal statements, and financial aid. Our advisers have one-on-one counseling session with high school seniors, conduct financial aid education, and actively involve parents and care givers in their student’s post-secondary decision process.  

Advisor: Marco Quezada mquezada@mvsd320.org  / Schedule an Appointment