College and Career Planning

What are the ​College and Career Centers?​

The College and Career Centers are the hub of information and support for students and families.​ Working in collaboration with school counselors, the College and Career Readiness Coordinators provide individualized and targeted assistance to navigate the college-going process.

 What do the ​College and Career Centers support?​

The College and Career Centers support students and families to access resources, explore opportunities and work collaboratively on:

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    • Career pathway and major exploration
    • College exploration and match
    • Application development and submission  
    • SAT/ACT preparation resources
    • College Fair and admission events
    • Financial and scholarship planning
    • Essay preparation and review

 Where are the College and Career Centers?

In Spring 2021, the College and Career Centers expanded to four additional high schools: East Lake, Lakewood, Osceola Fundamental and Seminole. The Centers first opened in 2019 at Boca Ciega, Clearwater, Gibbs, Largo and Pinellas Park high schools. In the Fall of 2022, the district expanded the College and Career Centers to all high schools, staffed with a dedicated full-time coordinator.

Join Us for Volunteer Opportunities! 

Our College and Career Centers are looking for committed volunteers! Ongoing training in the college-going process is provided, so please consider offering your time. Your expertise will grow alongside the committed team members as you support our students and families to fulfill their post-secondary dreams. 

To become a volunteer at a specific site, please contact the College and Career Readiness Coordinators:

Boca Ciega High School: Heidi Anderson-Rhodes (andersonrhodesh@pcsb.org)

Clearwater High School: Andrea Ewing-Watson (ewingwatsona@pcsb.org) 

Countryside High School: Anna Hays (haysa@pcsb.org)

Dunedin High School: Carole Lessley ( LESSLEYC@pcsb.org)

East Lake High School: Natasha Gallaty (Gallatyn@pcsb.org)

Gibbs High School: Romeka Oglesby (Oglesbyr@pcsb.org)

Hollins High School: Tamarra Henry( Henryta@pcsb.org )

Lakewood High School: Jasmine Ash  (ASHJ@pcsb.org)

Largo High School: Elaine Struck (STRUCKE@pcsb.org)

Northeast High School: Sarah Alvarez (Alvarezsa@pcsb.org)

Osceola Fundamental High School: Julia Long (longjul@pcsb.org)

Palm Harbor University High School: Katie Bradford (BRADFORDK@pcsb.org)

Pinellas Park High School: Bryce Schmid (SCHMIDB@pcsb.org)

Richard O Jacobson: Kristin Brantley (Brantleyk@pcsb.org)

Seminole High School: Susan Sims (Simssu@pcsb.org)

St. Pete High School: Kanesha Howard (Howardkan@pcsb.org)

Tarpon High School: Diana Semegran (SEMEGRAND@pcsb.org)

College and Career Readiness District Manager: Teriann Riordan (riordant@pcsb.org)

 

 

Elevating Excellence is a program by Pinellas County Schools aimed at helping high-achieving students and their families prepare for college and career success. It offers a variety of resources and support, including test preparation, financial aid seminars, and personalized guidance. The program also focuses on closing degree attainment gaps, particularly for low-income and underrepresented students.