NYGEAR UP works with ten project sites across New York State who have been awarded the NYGEAR UP grant. NYGEAR UP supports students in a cohort approach, starting in 7th grade and supporting students through their first year of postsecondary school.
NYGEAR UP Locations
Binghamton City School District works to provide a supportive, safe, and engaging school environment that encourages each and every one to believe in themselves, to belong, and to become successful.
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Contact Binghamton NYGEAR UP Staff
Project Director: Kyle Skinner
Project Coordinator: Ryan Wells
College Bridge Café supports Bronx residents through career-oriented educational counseling, mentoring, and referral services to access college and other post-secondary education options.
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Project Director: Kevin Anthony
Project Manager: Brenda Diaz
Jamestown Community College provides inclusive educational opportunities for all individuals, focusing on career goals and providing support through community partnerships. Jamestown Community College administers the NYGEAR UP grant at Jamestown Public Schools and Dunkirk City School District.
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Project Director: Nichole Segrue
Project Coordinator: Erin Carutis
Nassau Community College offers students high-quality, flexible, and equitable education opportunities. Nassau Community College administers the NYGEAR UP grant at Freeport Public Schools and Roosevelt Union Free School District.
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Project Director: Justin Williams
Project Coordinator: Nsikak Ekong
Newburgh Enlarged City School District educates and empowers students to build their futures and support their community.
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Director of Grants: Kevin Rothman
Program Coordinator: Sharif Washington
Ossining Union Free School District believes all students can and will learn. Ossining Union Free School District strives to provide a representative, responsive curriculum that attends to the race, ethnicity, culture, and language of its students.
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Contact Ossining Union Free School District NYGEAR UP Staff
Project Director: Maria Angelica Meyer
Project Coordinator: Wendy Trager
Schenectady City School District is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, equity, engagement, and efficiency. Schenectady City School District strives to build a community that supports students and a culture based on high expectations, respect, and accountability for performance.
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Contact Schenectady City School District NYGEAR UP Staff
Project Director: Dr. Leah Kedley
Project Coordinators: Leah Hall
Syracuse City School District is dedicated to creating a sense of belonging for all, working to increase student literacy and numeracy proficiency, and establishing a culture of learning and high expectations.
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Project Director: Rachel Breslin
Project Coordinator: Brandi Williams
Team First, Inc. helps students complete high school on schedule. Team First, Inc. also encourages students to complete college or other post-secondary education through a broad range of academic and social support programs. Learn more about Team First, Inc.
Contact Team First, Inc. NYGEAR UP Staff
Project Director: Yvette Morgan, PhD.
ELL Coordinator: Irismar Adames
Media Relations: Racquel Davis
The Urban League of Rochester works to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights to those who live in Rochester, New York.
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Contact Urban League of Rochester NYGEAR UP Staff
Project Director: Taurean Uthman
Project Coordinator: Christina Thadsamany