Annette D. Garcia, Jo Coker, Barb Shelby, & Marilyn Teto

2002
Commerce City, CO
Kearney Middle School
Third Place Winner
$7,000
The "Lets Go To College" program proposed by four teachers of Kearney Middle School is designed to encourage and support academically capable students who might not otherwise apply seek post-high school education. To accomplish this, the program tutors students for the ACT/SAT exams, helps with resumes and portfolios, and assists with college applications. Through student-parent meetings, guidance counselor interaction and personal support, the program makes a college education a reality for participants.