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Welcome to GEAR UP

Our Services Include:

Tutoring and Academic Assistance
Summer Academies
Interaction with Colleges and Universities
Post-secondary Education Information
Career Exploration and Investigation
Parent Workshops
Goal Setting Workshops

It’s time to GEAR UP and get serious about your education! If you are looking for a fun and adventurous program, a way to be involved, or just some extra tutoring, GEAR UP is for you. If you aren’t already enrolled you are missing out on a great opportunity. GEAR UP activities include cultural events, career exploration, and ways to jump start your college education.

For more information, contact:

Chelse DePaolo-Lara
GEAR UP Site Coordinator
(307) 268-3036
Strausner Center, Room 103
Fax: (307) 268-2847

This program can also answer questions that you may have about college, help with testing fees, and provide opportunities to make new friends.

GEAR UP also has post-secondary scholarships available for enrolled students.If you are in 7th-12th grade, actively seeking your GED, or participating in home-school, please contact us for more information.

In conjunction with Casper College, GEAR UP helps youth to be successful in junior high or high school and encourages the pursuit of post-secondary education. Through partnering with local schools and community agencies, participants are exposed to a variety of fun, educational activities!

				Chelse DePaolo-Lara, Site Coordinator: She holds a M.S. degree in Organizational Management from Chadron State College and a B.S. degree in Psychology from Missouri Valley College. Chelse teaches classes for the Continuing Education Department on campus. In her spare time she loves to read and conduct community service through the Roataract club she helped found.
				Katy Hallock, Student Success Advisor: She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Wyoming, and an A.S. in General Studies from Casper College. Katy enjoys camping, hiking, tennis, her friends and family, and MOST OF ALL, Fly-Fishing any body of water that holds beautiful trout (specifically Brown Trout). Katy's favorite fishing companion is her Labrador Retriever, Meghan.
				Mindy Carlisle, Administrative Assistant: She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from UW, and an A.A.S. from Casper College. She has worked for the University of Wyoming for the past 3 years at the Outreach Building here in Casper. In her free time Mindy enjoys being outdoors as much as possible. She likes to bike, ski, fish, go camping and garden, and also enjoys reading and cooking.
				Traci Gardner, Student Success Advisor: She earned both a B.S. degree and an A.A. degree in Social Work from the University of Wyoming and Casper College. She loves attending any and all Casper College theater performances and she enjoys teaching herself to play the guitar. Traci is also a current graduate school student and she is very excited about obtaining her Master of Social Work degree.
				Stephanie Marker, Student Success Advisor: She holds a B.A. in Secondary Science/Biology Education from the University of Wyoming, and an A.S. in Physical Education from Casper College. Stephanie enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and anything outdoors in her spare time. She also loves reading, drinking coffee and spending time with her friends, family, and Springer Spaniel, Maximus.
And Our Awesome Work Study Student:
Ciera Sivertson. Ciera's major is Pre-Dental. She enjoys dancing, figure skating and spending time with her friends and family.

Check out the latest edition of the "GEAR UP Gazette"

Excerpts from articles in this month's issue:

What is Healthy Nutrition and Why is it Such a Big Deal: "We don’t know … so we did some research and here is what we found out. Healthy nutrition is really about being sure that you are eating the right types of food for your body...To make this easy for you we have included a picture that is provided by www.choosemyplate.gov."
Notes from the GEAR UP staff: "Can Positive Thinking Really Make a Difference?: Take one negative thought and flip it upside down to a positive. It will change your life!"

As well as "Tidbits," "Horoscopes by Madame Maki," " "Kudos Corner," "GEAR UP Calendar of Events," "Dear Don and Delilah," and an opportunity to "Meet the GEAR UP Staff."

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Find out what's going on with GEAR UP in Woyming by reading the GEAR UP Wyoming Matters spring newsletter. The spring issue highlights include: a former GEAR UP Wyoming student shares her study-abroad story; the Laramie County Community College GEAR UP program.

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Application:
- CLICK HERE to access the Casper College GEAR UP Application Form.
Scholarships:
- CLICK HERE to access the Casper College GEAR UP Enrichment Scholarship Application Form.

GEAR UP Statewide:

GEAR UP is funded by the Department of Education. Below are GEAR UP programs around the state. The GEAR UP grant is managed at the University of Wyoming, with student programming coordinated through each of Wyoming's seven community colleges.

University of Wyoming: http://www.uwyo.edu/gearup/
Central Wyoming College
Eastern Wyoming College
Laramie County Community College
Northwest College
Northern Wyoming Community College District (Sheridan College)
Western Wyoming Community College

GEAR UP Related Links:

Casper Star Tribune - On Track to College (January 2010):
http://www.trib.com/news/local/article_0694c06a-dfd2-5e53-b626-6871aee91e86.html?mode=story

GEAR UP Wyoming Matters - Community College Spotlight (Spring 2009): http://www.uwyo.edu/gearupsupport/docs/GUSpring09.pdf

Casper Journal - GEAR UP Students Participate in UW Discovery Day (December 2008)
http://www.casperjournal.com/articles/2008/12/10/education/education23.txt

GEAR UP Wyoming - Fast Facts (November 2008): http://www.wyasfaa.org/New%20Futures.pdf

Casper Star Tribune - Tutoring Program Starts With a Bang (October 2007):
http://www.trib.com/news/local/article_6d8be652-bb91-5340-aadb-eebb7160a9b6.html

GEAR UP Enrichment Scholarship:
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