The Delaware Department of Education is partnering again with TeenSHARP this year to offer Delaware high school students the opportunity to attend the Delaware Goes to College Academy during Spring Break (April 1-4).
DGCA supports a broad group of students throughout the state of Delaware in the college application and decision process. There is no cost to students to participate. This is a virtual program. Selected scholars receive free high-quality college admissions consulting all year long. Registration Deadline is March 18, 2024
The Delaware Goes to College Academy can support you as you:
Who is eligible?
The Delaware Goes to College Academy Bootcamp is open to all high school freshmen, plus sophomores and junior graders with a 3.0 or higher GPA. For students interested in continuing participation in the year-long program, preference will be given to students from low income households.
This program is designed for students of all racial/ethnic backgrounds.
The first step is to register and participate in the upcoming 2024 Delaware Goes to College Academy Bootcamp.
Students who would like to take advantage of this opportunity should fill out the form below.
If you have any questions, your school counselors can provide more information. You may also contact Amanda Leighty at amanda.leighty@teensharp.org
“The best decision of my life.”
– Hasana Parker, Pomona College Class of 2025, on joining TeenSHARP
“TeenSHARP told me, ‘If it’s not there, then make it yourself.'”
– Tariah Hyland, Howard University Class of 2025, on creating the Delaware Black Student Coalition
“Because of TeenSHARP, I decided to apply Early Decision to my dream school. I submitted my application months ahead of schedule thanks to how much writing and research Ms. Tatiana had us do.”
– Josh, Cornell University Class of 2025
Deborah leads TeenSHARP’s parent empowerment work with love, conviction, and credibility. She grew up in one of America’s poorest cities (Camden, NJ), has served as an elected school board member, raised two sons who have accessed higher education successfully (one is a TeenSHARP alumnus and McCabe Scholar at Swarthmore) along with her husband, and has helped many more families prepare their children for college.
Zoha is driven by a deep passion for education and social justice. With over 8 years of experience in the development sector, she has made significant contributions to various education projects aimed at increasing access and equity. Zoha’s commitment to empowering learners stems from her belief that education is a fundamental right. She honed her expertise at Harvard University, earning a Master’s in Education and Technology, building upon her undergraduate studies in Public Policy.
Based in the Bay Area, Zoha loves exploring the diverse California landscape, especially through hiking. When she’s not championing educational equity, you can find her baking, hitting the trails, or enjoying the outdoor.
Sara Petty is TeenSHARP’s powerhouse Director of Pre-College Success, orchestrating a nationwide expansion to ensure that talented Black, Latino, and low-income students have a direct path to elite colleges. With a proven track record from her days scaling a college access program in Houston, Sara has a knack for turning educational challenges into triumphs. She thrives on transforming obstacles into opportunities and is known for her relentless drive and innovative solutions. When she’s not making waves in the world of education, you can find her brainstorming the next big idea over a cup of coffee or diving into a new book that sparks her curiosity. Sara’s mission? To make sure every student has the chance to unlock their full potential and claim their spot in the future’s top colleges.
For over 18 years, Tamara has been a passionate advocate for educational equity, inclusion, and the overall improvement of support structures to build a solid foundation for the journey of learning. Driven by a desire to see all students and families thrive, she has successfully led major projects of varying budget sizes, while also co-creating and implementing innovative strategies at mission-driven organizations across various operational areas, from technology and project management to legal and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEIB) initiatives.
Her journey began in a large urban school district, where she spent a significant portion of her career leading the development of critical strategies that served over 86,000 students. This experience allowed her to work closely with a diverse team of over 10,000 employees, understanding and addressing needs across all levels of the organization. Her collaborative spirit extended beyond the school district, fostering strong partnerships with parent groups, community organizations, and government entities.
Tamara’s dedication to education stems from a deeply personal place. As a mother to two inspiring children, Harmony and Hudson, she sees firsthand the potential and power of having access to opportunities, caring adults, and belief in that which is greater than yourself. This unwavering belief in the power of serving others, access, equity, and education to empower and transform lives fuels her commitment to continuous learning and creating equitable opportunities for all.
Our “force of nature” founder came to New Jersey from Ukraine for graduate school over a decade ago and immediately put her hands to the work of community empowerment and expanding educational opportunity. She has experience managing youth programs for the UN in Ukraine (at the age of 19!), teaching at Temple University, building/managing nonprofit organizations, and supporting students to and through college. She is also a mother to three lovely kids (Zoryana, Nazariy, and Taras), plays guitar and piano, and makes amazing soups!
As TeenSHARP’s resident historian, Atnre is quick to share stories of the organization’s humble church basement beginnings, its growing pains, and many milestones. With his background in research and evaluation, policy and advocacy, communications, technology, and instruction, he has the type of Swiss Army knife skills that are critical in a fast-paced social impact organization. He has three lovely children (Zoryana, Nazariy, and Taras), an amazing wife (TeenSHARP’s Co-Founder), and he plays bass guitar and blogs when he finds the time.
