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Kansas State College and Career advisors support high school students in achieving their best-fit postsecondary pathways.

10/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Shaunté Montgomery to the KSCAC leadership team!

Shaunté joins KSCAC as the Associate Director of Statewide Advising after serving as Associate Dean of the College for Class-Year Advising at Brown University. She brings extensive experience in leadership, student support, and program development.

We are thrilled to welcome her to the KSCAC team!

10/19/2026

We have been named a 2026 Upward Mobility Transformation Fund recipient!

Through the Kansas Futures Project, KSCAC will provide college and career planning and exploration, while Kansas State University's Institute of Financial Education and Prosperity will deliver financial literacy education to help students plan for their futures and meet Kansas’ new financial literacy graduation requirement.

We are so grateful to the Kansas Health Foundation for the opportunity and for the continued support from the Patterson Family Foundation.

Read the press release in K-State Today for more about the collaborative project:

A $400,000 grant will support the Kansas Futures Project, a statewide initiative connecting college and career planning with financial education to help Kansas high school students and families make informed decisions about their futures.

10/15/2026

Meet the advisor: Gabby Espinoza!

Gabby is a first year college & career advisor serving three northeast Kansas high schools: Wellsville, Onaga, and Hiawatha. Gabby grew up in nearby St. Mary's, received her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Benedictine College and is currently pursuing a master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Gabby enjoys helping our students discover the tools they need to succeed in their next steps and is excited to support our schools, families and students in northeast Kansas.

Please join us in welcoming Gabby to KSCAC!

10/09/2026

It's been a successful week of events for Kansas Apply Free Days at our partner high schools!

KSCAC college & career advisors organized events this week to encourage students to apply to Kansas universities, community colleges, and technical programs while application fees are waived.

We're excited to see so many students take advantage of this opportunity and take the next step toward their futures!

10/08/2026

Meet the advisor: Cierra McGee!

Cierra is a first year college & career advisor at Shawnee Mission Northwest. Originally from Lee's Summit, MO, Cierra earned her bachelor's degree in Social Studies with minors in Education & Psychology. She has also completed a master's degree in School Counseling.

To Cierra, the most rewarding part of the role so far has been building relationships and learning more about the staff, students, and culture of Shawnee Mission Northwest. She enjoys talking through students' questions and helping them feel less overwhelmed and more confident each time they leave her office!

Please join us in welcoming Cierra to the KSCAC team!

10/08/2026

Meet the advisor: Kris Allen!

Kris is a first year college & career advisor at Shawnee Mission South High School. Kris grew up in St. Joseph, MO and holds a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management and a Masters degree in Strategic Management with a concentration in Human Resources, both from Oakland City University.

Kris is looking forward to growing the genuine connections he has already established with the students and to continue to help them feel confident about their futures. In addition to supporting students, Kris has enjoyed building relationships with university reps and working with the amazing staff at Shawnee Mission High School!

Please join us in welcoming Kris to the team!

09/28/2026

Meet the advisor: Mario Hawkins!

Mario is a first year advisor at Wyandotte High School. Mario's roots in Wyandotte run deep as he attended school in Wyandotte county all of K-12. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Kansas State University.

Mario is dedicated to helping students build their post-secondary plans and is especially passionate about supporting students exploring alternate career paths, including military careers and entrepreneurship.

Please join us in welcoming Mario to the team!

09/25/2026

Recent counselor luncheons! Wichita area advisors attended a counselor luncheon hosted by K-State, while several Shawnee Mission advisors were hosted by KU. These events give advisors a chance to connect with school counselors and learn more about resources and opportunities they can share with their students.

09/23/2026

Next in our Meet the Advisor Series is Kimberly Renderos!

Kimberly is a first year college & career advisor at Olathe North High School. Kimberly grew up in California and has lived all over the state but mainly grew up in the small town of Tulare. Kimberly attended UC Davis and earned bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Sociology.

Kimberly is happy to see how passionate and motivated the students are at Olathe North. She is excited to hear more student stories and continue to learn about the culture at Olathe North.

Please join us in welcoming Kimberly to the KSCAC team!

09/17/2026

Next up in our Meet the Advisor Series is Ryan Meckel!

Ryan is a first year college & career advisor at Olathe East High School. Ryan grew up in Augusta, KS and attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS where he double majored in 3D Animation and Video Game Design.

One thing Ryan has been looking forward to this year is being able to help out students who are having doubts about their future endeavors. Ryan has enjoyed seeing students gain hope and realizing they could actually do this!

Please join us in welcoming Ryan to the KSCAC team!

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+19132141309

Website

http://www.k-state.edu/kscac

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