The Appalachian GEAR UP Partnership grant serves approximately 15,000 students from 10 school districts in Western North Carolina counties. Appalachian GEAR UP strives to create capacity in the districts that changes mindsets around college access and college goingness in a sustainable way. The goal is that the impact of Appalachian GEAR UP will be felt in the districts even after the grant has ended.
Alleghany County Schools
Contact: Angela Parlier
Office: 336-372-4554 ext. 4211
angela.parlier@alleghany.k12.nc.us
Ashe County Schools
- Ashe County Middle
- Blue Ridge Elementary
- Mountain View Elementary
- Westwood Elementary
- Ashe County High
- Ashe Early College High School
Contact: Karee Mackey
Office: 336-846-2400
Cell: 336-877-6620
karee.mackey@ashe.k12.nc.us
Burke County Schools
- East Burke Middle
- Heritage Middle
- Liberty Middle
- Table Rock Middle
- Walter Johnson Middle
- Jimmy C. Draughn High
- East Burke High
- Freedom High
- Patton High
Contacts:
Jennifer Stevens
jenniferstevens@burke.k12.nc.us
Kim Logan
Cell: (828) 234-2725
kimlogan@burke.k12.nc.us
Clay County Schools
Contact: Mary Cothren
Office: 828-389-9924 x 4317
Cell: 706-897-0984
mcothren@hayesvillems.org
Graham County Schools
Contact: Francine Williams
Work: 828-479-9830 ext. 3606
fwilliams@graham.k12.nc.us
Madison County Schools
Contact: Bruce Murray
bmurray@madisonk12.net
Swain County Schools
Contact: Taylor Dodge
Office: 828-488-2152 ext 5256
tdodge@swainmail.org
Watauga County Schools
- Bethel Elementary
- Cove Creek Elementary
- Green Valley Elementary
- Mabel Elementary
- Watauga High
- Watauga Innovation Academy
Contact: Karen Norris
Office: 828-264-3606
Wilkes County Schools
- Central Wilkes Middle
- East Wilkes Middle
- North Wilkes Middle
- West Wilkes Middle
- East Wilkes High
- North Wilkes High
- West Wilkes High
- Wilkes Central High
- Wilkes Early College High School
Contacts:
Jody Freeman
Office: (336) 651-7049
Cell: (336) 452-8771
freemanj@wilkes.k12.nc.us
Crystal Edwards
Office:
Edwardse@wilkes.k12.nc.us
Yancey County Schools
Contact: Gail Branton
Office: 828-284-9914
rgbranton@yanceync.net