Graci Zeiger

“I am the product of dedicated
educators, college access programs,
and the life changing power of
education. I want to create the same
opportunities others provided me.”
-Graci Zeiger

(574) 222-5809

This guide was crafted for elementary professionals to have plug and play college and readiness interventions. It includes lesson plans, event planning, and school environment suggestions. The lesson plans are aligned with state required Individualized Career and Academic Plans and District Career and Academic Plans.

content creation, project management, curriculum development, cross sector collaboration

Projects

During GEAR UP Iowa 2.0 we saw 2.5 percentage points of growth in FAFSA completition rates, despite the pandemic, in 2020. This guide was crafted to assist other schools in increasing thier rates as well. It includes an overview of FAFSA rates in Iowa, equity issues, suggested events, how to troubleshoot, and an array of resources schools can use.

content creation, project management, curriculum development, cross sector collaboration

To ensure our schools have the key skills needed we host a series of professional development opportunities. Yearly, this includes 2 conferences and monthly virtual trainings. Topics include: grant compliance, student and family engagement, entrance exams, getting buy-in, and many more.

event planning, professional development, public speaking, facilitations, community outreach

These four student facing documents guide students through the steps needed to complete the postsecondary path of thier choice. They include a detailed outline of steps to follow, resources to assist them, and places to document important information. In addition, staff were trained to engage and support students with the documents.

content creation, project management, curriculum development, cross sector collaboration

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropolopy
Central College | Pella, Iowa
2010

CERTIFICATES

Leadership Capacity Building Development Certificate
State of Iowa- Performance Development Solutions
2023

College Access Equity Badge
Iowa College & Career Readiness Academy
2023

Talent Development Certificate
State of Iowa- Performance Development Solutions
2022

College Access Specialist Certificate
Iowa College & Career Readiness Academy
2021

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
University of South Florida Muma College of Business
2021

College Access Professional
Iowa College & Career Readiness Academy
2020

Experience

GEAR UP Iowa Facilitator
State of Iowa
2019-Present

Domestiic Violence Advocate
Children and Families of Iowa
2015-2019

Assistant Director of Student Involvment and Multicultural Services
Saint Mary’s College
2012-2014

Summer Activities Director
Upward Bound
2012

Administrative Assistant of Interculutral Life
Central College
2011-2012

Administrative Assistant
Upward Bound
2005-2010