THE MONETT R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT WAS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN STATEWIDE INITIATIVE TO BOOST POSTSECONDARY OUTCOMES FOR RURAL STUDENTS
The Monett High School Hired a College and Career Advisor to Provide Students College and Career Support
The Monett R-1 School District has been selected to participate in the Missouri Postsecondary Advising Initiative, a statewide effort to place trained advisors into high schools, alongside current school counselors, to provide students with individualized college and career support.
The Missouri Postsecondary Advising Initiative was launched in fall 2021 by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and rootEd Missouri, a partnership between philanthropic organization rootEd Alliance and Ozarks Technical Community College. The three-year initiative, funded by federal COVID relief dollars, aims to ensure all high school students have an advisor exclusively focused on helping them achieve success following graduation.
Schools were selected based on school and community needs, COVID's impact on the community, and geography.
Monett R-1 Schools hired Samantha Towles Monett’s rootEd Advisor. Mrs. Towles will support students’ postsecondary pursuits by:
Developing and implementing individualized plans for postsecondary education and training
Identifying opportunities to secure financial aid, including completing the FAFSA
Supporting students as they work to enroll in college, earn a workplace credential, and/or enlist in the armed services
Coaching students through the transition from high school to lifelong success
“I am so excited about providing the opportunity for success after graduation for every student in the district, no matter what that may look like. Whether students choose a college, vocational school, a certification program, the military, or going straight into the workforce, I am here to support and guide them in the right direction. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for our students as well as our community.” -Samantha Towles
Schools and advisors will receive operational support and ongoing training from rootEd Missouri. Learn more about rootEd Missouri here.