Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college readiness program designed to help students develop the skills they need to be successful in college. In AVID we focus on WICOR= writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, reading.

AVID Site Team Members: Pat Butler, Melissa Cupp, Robin Dietz, Drew Keiter, Tyler Rodden, and Rick Sabbath.

Melissa Cupp

Phone: 913-780-7180

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of English, Washburn University

Bachelor of Arts, University of Kansas

Master of Reading/Reading Specialist, University of Kansas

English for Speakers of Other Languages Certificate, Kansas State University

Building Leadership Team Chair, Link Crew Facilitator, Credit Recovery Supervisor

AVID Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Arts in Finance, University of Iowa

Teaching Certification, Avila University

Masters in Educational Administration, Emporia State University

AVID Instructor

DECA Co-Sponsor

Phone: 913-780-7180

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

BA English - Fort Hays State University

MS Curriculum Leadership, Emporia State University

MA in English, Emporia State University

AVID Coordinator / AVID Instructor

Phone: 913-780-7180

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

BA Education/History, Baker University

Currently pursuing: Masters in Education, Baker University

Head Coach - Boys and Girls Soccer

AVID Instructor