Vanessa Croix, site coordinator at Northbrook High School for the campus GEAR UP program, was recently named a 2008 Texas A&M University Very Important Counselor. She was one of only five Houston-area counselors selected for the award this year, and was one of only 34 counselors from across Texas so recognized.
As part of her award, Vanessa spent two days at Texas A&M University learning about the College Station-based university campus and its programs. In her GEAR UP position at Northbrook High, Vanessa assists students in college applications, researching colleges and universities, and learning more about student financial aid, scholarships and other post-graduation options.