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Be a Leader Foundation is Hiring College Advisors

Posted by Hector Ponce on July 12, 2022

Our partners at Be a Leader Foundation are looking to hire current college students to help support high school students as College Advisors.

The College Advisor position is open to current college students who will support high school seniors with their postsecondary planning such as helping them complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), college applications, or any questions about their college journey. College Advisors are assigned to a high school in either the… Read more

Welcome, Alexandra Alder

Posted by Hector Ponce on June 30, 2022

Arizona GEAR UP is happy to welcome our newest team member, Alexandra Alder. Alex joins us as our new Communications Manager and will oversee and develop AZGU’s communication strategy. She will be involved in multiple projects with AZGU staff, school, and project partners to help GEAR UP meet its goals.

Alex brings over ten years of marketing and communications experience to the team. She specializes in creating and implementing effective content and marketing strategies. Alex is also familiar with GEAR… Read more

Celebrating GEAR UP Seniors

Posted by Hector Ponce on

Graduating high school and planning a postsecondary journey is an accomplishment to be celebrated. Our 5E’s of Equity Schools held their very own Senior Signing Days to recognize graduating seniors. During these events, seniors were honored as they committed to various postsecondary pathways, including college, trade schools, workforce, military, and more!

Amphitheater High School (Tucson, Arizona)

At Amphitheater High School, students gathered in the Auditorium to kick off their Senior Signing Day ceremony.… Read more

Tonopah Valley High School Represents at District Leadership Institute

Posted by Hector Ponce on

“Proud Principal of Tonopah Valley High School,” is how Edgar Garcia answered when asked about his job title.

Edgar Garcia has been the principal at Tonopah Valley High School for 14 years and has seen the growth of not only the school but also the community. TVHS became an Arizona GEAR UP 5E’s of Equity School in 2019, and Garcia says he saw an instant change.

“For us, it was like a culture shift. We were… Read more

Arizona GEAR UP at RCASS 2022

Posted by Hector Ponce on May 4, 2022

Educators from across the country traveled to Scottsdale, Arizona, to participate in the 2022 Rural College Access and Success Summit. Hosted by Partners for Education at Berea College and Education Forward Arizona, the three-day event was dedicated to bringing forth ideas and strategies to best support students in rural communities.

The event featured keynote speakers such as country artist and advocate for at-risk youth, Jimmy Wayne. As well as renowned youth basketball coach and mentor Raul… Read more

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