Program Overview

In Grand Prairie ISD AVID is the college readiness system utilized to optimize student’s success in the classroom and in the community.  AVID prepares students for success in challenging Pre-AP, AP and dual credit classes. In AVID, students are given the support and instructions needed to make a successful transition to college. Our AVID system is comprised of

AVID coordinators and AVID elective teachers, provide an integral support system for students who aspire to go to college. By being enrolled in rigorous classes with tutorial support, AVID students excel in academics and leadership. The AVID College Readiness Systems motivates students and provides the optimal foundation for future success for all students, from elementary through higher education.

Cornelia McCowan, M.Ed.
AVID District Coordinator
Cornelia.mccowan@gpisd.org 

AVID Tutors Needed

College students are needed to work part-time with AVID elective teachers. AVID tutors will: 

• Serve as a tutor for younger students 
• Help students achieve their full potential
• Facilitate AVID study groups
• Serve as a positive role model 

AVID Tutor Interest Survey

Presidential Service Award

Grand Prairie ISD has been designated as a certifying organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Awards. Students who receive the award have demonstrated a firm commitment to volunteer service and community engagement. Visit this page fore more information.

2021–2022 AVID Team

Elementary Schools

• Austin Environmental Science Academy - Letola Miller, miller@gpisd.org / Lizet Gonzalez, lizet.gonzalez@gpisd.org
• Sallye Moore College Preparatory – Felica Horne, horne@gpisd.org
• Travis World Language Academy - Charles Cunningham, cunningham@gpisd.org

Middle Schools

• Digital Arts & Technology Academy @Adams Middle School - Ebony Jones, jones@gpisd.org
• Fannin Middle School – Robert Ponce, ponce@gpisd.org
• Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute – Lisa Mihelich, mihelich@gpisd.org
• Jackson Middle School – Becky Black, thomason-black@gpisd.org
• Sallye Moore College Preparatory – Ola Dupree, dupree@gpisd.org
• Travis World Language Academy – Charles Cunningham, cunningham@gpisd.org
• Truman Middle School – David McCraw, mccraw@gpisd.org
• Young Men’s Leadership Academy – Melynn Bowen, bowen@gpisd.org
• Young Women’s Leadership Academy – Kourtney Brice, brice@gpisd.org

High Schools

• Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute - Lisa Mihelich, mihelich@gpisd.org
• Grand Prairie High School – Kimberly Patten, patten@gpisd.org
• South Grand Prairie High School - Kia Pearl, pearl@gpisd.org
• Young Women’s Leadership Academy – Kourtney Brice, brice@gpisd.org

Quick Links

AVID Website
College Ready Resources
The "I" of it All - Videos/Photos
AVID Open Access
AVID Blog