PALMS... College Within Their Grasp

Postsecondary Access for Latino Middle-grades Students

Advisors

Advisors to the PALMS project were selected for their expert knowledge in the areas of postsecondary preparation, middle-grades education, and family/school collaboration.

Liliana Cuevas
Director, Student Support Center
Manchester (CT) High School
Rebecca Hernandez
Educational Manager, K-12 Services
The College Board
Deborah Kasak
Executive Director
National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform
Jeanna Keller
Program Manager
Lumina Foundation for Education
Cynthia Mata-Aguilar
Senior Project Director
Education Development Center
Monica Martinez
Senior Fellow
Knowledge Works Foundation
Sara Melnick
Associate Director, K-16 Initiatives
National Council for Community and Education Partnerships
Richard Verdugo
Senior Research Scientist
National Education Association