Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) New Mexico is a seven-year initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
Española GEAR UP Vision, Mission and Promise Statements:
Española Public Schools GEAR UP Vision
Española Public Schools GEAR UP Mission
Española Public Schools will create an intentional structure of support that fosters student success in a postsecondary career regardless of race and socioeconomic status.
Española/GEAR UP Promise
Engage communities, educators, students, and families in activities, events, and resources around postsecondary opportunities.
Empower families, schools, and communities with clear communication about tools and resources needed to prepare for postsecondary opportunities.
Help create rigorous learning environments within the classroom and outside of the classroom where students excel.
Elevate expectations for high school graduation and college attainment.
Enrich the opportunities within the Española community to create a strong and sustainable college-going culture.
Do you have an idea for an activity or opportunity that you think GEAR UP can help support? Please follow the link below to submit your idea, and the GEAR UP Team will reach out to you as soon as possible.
GEAR UP IDEA? CLICK HERE
Meet the GEAR UP/Española Staff
District Director for Española Valley High School and Carlos F. Vigil Middle School:
Name: Simón Miera
Contact Information:
Biography: Simón Miera has been an educator for over 19 years. During this time he has been a teacher, administrator and recently worked for an Ed Tech company in creating professional development for school districts around the country. Simón is a native New Mexico, and is excited about working with the Española community to help support students explore their post secondary opportunities.
GEAR UP Data Coordinator
Higinia Padilla
Contact Information:
higinia.padilla@k12espanola.org
Biography: Coming Soon!