MS Delta GEAR UP District Contacts

Each participating school district has a designated GEAR UP contact who oversees program implementation.

Cleveland School District
Shannon Thompson
srthompson@clevelandmssd.org
(662) 843-3529

Greenville Public School District
Pam Dillard
pdillard@gpsdk12.com
(662) 334-7000

Greenwood Leflore School District
LaDonna Jefferson
ljefferson@glcsd.org
(662) 644-0667

Hollandale School District
Mrs. Brockman
rbrockman@hollandalesd.org
(662) 827-2276

Holmes County School District
Dr. Shem Whigham
swhigham@holmesccsd.org
662-834-2175

Leland School District
Dr. Nehru Brown
nehrubrown@lelandk12.com
(662) 686-5000

Mississippi Achievement Schools
Mr. LaMarlon Wilson
jwilsong@masd.k12.ms.us
(662) 746-2125

North Bolivar School District
Dr. Keys
xkeys@nbcsd.k12.ms.us
(662) 398-2372

Western Line School District
JoAnn L. Martin
Joann.martin@westernline.org
(662) 335-7186

How can GEAR UP benefit my school district?

GEAR UP provides resources, funding, and support to enhance educational opportunities for students. This includes tutoring, college readiness workshops, career exploration activities, and more.

How can our district collaborate with GEAR UP?

Districts can collaborate with GEAR UP by participating in program planning, hosting events, integrating GEAR UP services into existing programs, and providing feedback to improve program effectiveness.

Is there funding available for district initiatives through GEAR UP?

GEAR UP provides funding through competitive grants to support district initiatives aimed at improving college readiness and access for low-income students. Contact your district’s GEAR UP coordinator for more information on funding opportunities.