Our Program
Program staff and team members provide academic, personal-social, and college and career readiness support for students and families.
Student Resources
Increasing students’ readiness for college with rigorous STEM curriculum and enrichment activities, instructional support and tutoring, field trips and visits to college campuses, and SAT test preparation.
Parent Resources
Providing parents with important information regarding college entrance requirements, the application process, and financial aid.
Educator Resources
Providing teachers with ongoing STEM curriculum training and professional development, are also key components to the success of the program.
Partner Schools & Site Coordinators
The GEAR UP RISE UP program serves thirteen rural school districts in the Yakima, Skagit, and Klickitat Valleys.
Partner Schools
Heather Paton
360-757-4074
hpaton@be.wednet.edu
Adelas Harvey
509-573-7478
harvey.adelas@evsd90.org
Molly Fahlenkamp
509-261-0151
mfahlenkamp@gsd404.org
Mindy Lopez
509-882-8750
mlopez@gsd200.org
Daniel Licona
509-854-1003
Manny Espinoza
360-428-6110 ext.11414
mespinoza@mvsd320.org
Noemi Barbosa
509-874-8659
Marlen Romero-Angel
(509) 346-2268
Diana Castillo-Paul
509-515-3297
diana.castillo-paul@sunnysideschools.org
Cesar Hernandez
509-865-3370
chernandez@toppenish.wednet.edu
Erika Tapia
509-932-4477 ext. 3586
ertapia@wahluke.net
Jose Gutierrez
509-877-3138
joseg@wapatosd.org
Eric Garza
509-829-5511
Program Highlights
The $29.32 million U.S. Department of Education grant serves over 5,300 students over the next 7 years (2017-2023), beginning in the 6th/7th grades through high school graduation and into their first year of college.
Event Videos
Science & Engineering Festival
Science & Engineering Festival
Early Engineering Institute
Early Engineering Institute
Robotics & Engineering
Project Lead the Way