NXT Generation GEAR UP is a program for the Class of 2024 & Class of 2025. NXT Gen's focus is on college and career readiness. Through our program, we aim to equip teachers with resources and professional development; aid families with tools like financial literacy and parent workshops; and instill in students the confidence and skills needed to pursue post-secondary options.
Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
Major Projects or Initiatives:
- Create a Student With a Graduation Goal (SWAGG) movement – it is our goal to ensure every administrator, teacher, faculty, staff, students and parents know what their SWAGG is!
- Goals:
- Ensure academic preparedness for post-secondary
- Increase graduation rate for post-secondary
- Increase students’/parents’ college knowledge
- Increase students’/parents’ knowledge and skills, including STEM-Computer Science skills and prepare them to be informed, thoughtful, and productive citizens
- Provide services that encourage SEL growth for our students
NXT Gen GEAR UP Staff:
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the best form of communication is via email. Please click on the name of the person you would like to contact.
Campus
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Position
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Name
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Extension
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Phone #
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Cell #/Other
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ISC
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Program Director
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Jereese Johnson
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8438
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972.223.6666
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214.384.8586
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ISC
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Program Assistant
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Susan Tisza
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8413
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972.223.6666
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ISC
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Lead Content Coach
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Vacant
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8350 |
972.223.6666
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ISC
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Family & Fin. Adv.
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Nathan Jenkins
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8484 |
972.223.6666
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East M.S. - Class of 2025
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Site Coordinator
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Chanel Truitt
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8058 |
972.223.0690
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DeSoto HS Class of 2024 Q-Z |
McCowan M.S. - Class of 2025
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Site Coordinator
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Hadiyah Muhammad
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4111
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972.274.8090
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DeSoto HS Class of 2024 J-P |
West M.S. - Class of 2025
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Site Coordinator
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Gabrian King
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4516 |
972.230.1820
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DeSoto HS Class of 2024 A- I |
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