“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
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
Getting in contact with your GEAR UP Coach or mentor is now easier than ever. Arizona GEAR UP has set up two text messaging services to give students access to educational resources.
TxtGU, is a texting platform where our GEAR UP students can reach out to their GEAR UP coaches with their educational questions. GEAR UP Coaches are educational professionals in high schools that help students with school and career planning. With txtGU, students have the ability to easily connect… Read more
Are you a middle school or high school educator interested in learning new and innovative ways to engage students and teach math? The AZ K12 Center GEAR UP Math Institute may be what you are looking for. From June 16 – 18, participants will learn from some of the top educators in the field. The three-day event will take place at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona. This event is completely free for teachers at GEAR UP… Read more
The postsecondary process can be overwhelming. Knowing exactly what to do after high school can be a challenge, and sometimes being pointed in the right direction can make all the difference in a student’s path towards their desired future. Helping students find their way is just one of the many things GEAR UP Coaches do to support our students.
Marina Pro is a senior at Amphitheater High School in Tucson, Arizona, and will be attending Adams State University in Alamosa,… Read more
As schools have been transitioning back to being fully in-person, Arizona GEAR UP’s Senior Services Manager, Daniel Pulu, saw an opportunity to help our partners build a college-going culture in our GEAR UP schools.
Earlier this year, Daniel kicked off the Custom Senior Services Tour, where he visits our schools and offers in-person/virtual support with college readiness and preparation.
“Since I started this position, our interactions with the schools have been 100% virtual.… Read more