Meet Our College and Career Advisor!
Our College and Career Advisor is Ms. Raquel Tovar! She is the EIF Advisor over GP ECHS for the 2024-2025 school year. Ms. Tovar graduated from the University of North Texas in Denton with a bachelor's in communication. She has hit the ground running on assisting students with applications and answering any questions about universities. She is currently working with Seniors on Dallas County Promise. Ms. Tovar's office is located in B107. She is excited about working with ECHS students and looking forward to a great school year!
To access Dallas College websites, students utilize a Two-Factor authenticator. A new authenticator is set to be used in Spring 2025, but in the meantime, students will have to utilize their personal devices to authenticate their access. During the college periods, students will have the opportunity to unlock their phones from their Yondr pouches. Staff will be on hand to unlock phones for student after they arrive at their designated class. Students will utilize their devices to authenticate. After the college block, all devices must be turned off and locked back up. Students are responsible for making sure they are utilizing devices appropriately. Students caught misusing their phones or not locking their phones back up will have disciplinary consequences.
It is important that you come to school daily: MVC Bus riders must check in and ride the bus!
School attendance is extremely important every day. ECHS scholars are working to earn a high school diploma and an associate's degree. Missing one college class equivalent to missing multiple days of normal school. Attendance and grade impact academic standing and success in the ECHS program. If you are an MVC student traveling to and from Dallas College, you must sign in daily and ride the bus. If you do not sign in, you will be marked absent. Sign-in QR Codes are accessible at the bus loop. Doctors' notes can be turned in to the Attendance Office or Ms. Sotero in the Early College Office. In addition, if you know your student will be absent, you can e-mail Ms. Sotero at melinda.sotero@gpisd.org or call our office at 972-343-6380. Doctor's notes must be turned in within three days.
Mr. Arockiam
Hello! My name is Roger Arockiam. I am a passionate educator dedicated to share my knowledge with YOU and care about YOU. Yes, YOU will learn Mathematics, as well as a lot of other integrated subjects and pertinent real-life applications. I have plenty of formal education, colorful array of university and professional degrees/ credentials on a plethora of subjects, coveted awards. Be forewarned (lol), my enthusiasm is very contagious, and YOU will catch it!
Mr. Bates
Mr. Cager
Ms. Edmerson
Ms. Ekwenugo
Hello! I am Eugenia Ekwenugo. This is my second year at GP. I am a graduate from UNT with my Master’s in Education. I love everything reading and writing. I love all types of books, but lately I’ve really been
into graphic novels and comic books. I somehow picked up a habit of collecting comic books from my brother. My goal is to show students that reading and writing isn’t one size fits all. There’s something out there for everyone. MY FAVORITE QUOTE: “If there’s a book you really want to read but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” - Toni Morrison
Mrs. Kumar
Hello! My name is Sushma Kumar. I teach different chemistry courses at ECHS, GPHS. I am very excited to get to know you all and your unique personalities. I am looking forward to meeting you all in our classroom. I have many interesting units and activities planned this year. It will be a lot of hard work but also a lot of fun!
About me: I grew up in India (land of vibrant colors) and graduated from CCS University, Kanpur, India. I moved to USA in 2012 for higher studies and earned my 2nd master’s degree in chemistry from California State University, Los Angeles. I am married and live here with my family. I have a pet and his name Oreo-a Shih-Tzu breed.
Experience: I have 8 years of teaching experience in science/chemistry, from different schools and colleges. This is my 4th year of teaching Advanced chemistry, Scientific research and design and Introductory chemistry in ECHS.
Mrs. Lewis
Professor Lewis
Ms. Love
Hello! My name is Shauna Love. This is my 13th year of teaching and my 7th year of being a part of the Early College High School. I love math and find it fun. I am also trying to change attitudes about math. Really, it’s all simply problem solving, and that is a skill we use repeatedly every day. As for me, I have two grown sons and two grandbabies – with another one on the way! I love spending time with my family. I am a huge Star Wars fan, and I collect red and black ladybug things. I’m excited about this year and ready to get started!
Mr. Martinez
Mr. McCray
Mr. Steed
Hello! My name is Nicholas Steed. As I begin my 19th year teaching high school English, I am thrilled to be teaching Advanced English 1, English IV, and English 1301/1302. I love this language. I am a father, grandfather, and happily married husband. I am also a runner, reader, and avid movie addict.”
Mrs. Woods
Hello! My name is LaRenda Woods. I'm excited to join the education field this year. I bring with me 10 years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and 16 years in various healthcare roles. I am passionate about all medical things and look forward to sharing that enthusiasm with my students.
Outside of work, I'm a proud wife and mother of three, and my family is my greatest joy. I can't wait to embark on this new journey in education teaching Medical Terminology and Principle of Health Science in the Nursing Academy at ECHS and work together to create a healthy and engaging learning environment!
Mrs. LaRenda Woods, LVN
