TRIO | Educational Talent Search

How to Apply

Eligibility

Students must meet several criteria to participate in ETS program activities, school visits and workshops:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Potential to pursue a postsecondary program of study
• Maintain a 2.5 or higher grade point average
• Demonstrate a need
• Participate in ETS specialists’ planned lessons and program activities
• Attend a participating school

Requirements For Participation

Student participation in the ETS program requires both student and parent involvement.

Parental involvement:

• Request an ETS application. Complete, sign and return the application along with requested documentation.
  • Provide proof of family income
    • Last year’s income tax return
    • Proof of untaxed income (SSI, Social Security, Worker’s Compensation, etc.)
• Participate in ETS sponsored family workshops

Student involvement:

• Maintain high academic standards
• Middle school students meet with the Middle School Student Services Specialist twice a month for 15-20 minutes
• High school students meet with the High School Student Services Specialist individually or in small groups a minimum of four times for 15-20 minutes during the school year
• Participate in weekly planned activities which are designed to help students transition from high school to college
• MANDATORY: Complete and submit college applications upon reaching 12^th grade
• MANDATORY: Provide copies of college acceptance letters to ETS counselor during senior year
• MANDATORY: Meet with ETS counselor to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or provide ETS counselor with FAFSA proof of submission during senior year
• Enroll in a 2-4 year college or university, or a vocational or certificate training program after high school graduation

Contact Us

TRiO Educational Talent Search is located on the Pensacola Main Campus in Building 6, Room 675.

Phone (850) 484-1620

Fax (850) 484-1650

Staff

Juanita Edwards, Director

484-2533

jedwards@pensacolastate.edu

Mrs. Juanita Edwards began working as the TRIO Educational Talent Search Program Director in 2018.  She previously worked for the Escambia County School District for 35 years, where she served as a school administrator, administrative dean, guidance counselor, and high school English teacher.  She has a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Troy State University and certification in Educational Leadership from the University of West Florida.

Lynne Butcher, Specialist

484-1619

lbutcher@pensacolastate.edu

Mrs. Lynne Butcher has worked as a TRIO Educational Talent Search Specialist in Escambia and Santa Rosa County Middle Schools since 1998 to present.  Prior to this, she worked as a Registrar’s Specialist Assistant at Pensacola State College and as a Staff Assistant in the Technical Vocational Department of the University of West Florida. She has a BS in Health, Leisure and Sports Education from the University of West Florida.

Marcy Matthews-Bethea, Specialist

484-1678

mmatthews-bethea@pensacolastate.edu

Mrs. Marcy Matthews-Bethea has worked as a TRIO Educational Talent Search Specialist since 2012.  She has over 18 years of experience working with young adults throughout Escambia County.  She has a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling K-12 from the University of West Florida.

Loleta Hale Jones, Student Service Specialist

850-484-1693

ljones@pensacolastate.edu

Mrs. Loleta Hale Jones began working as a TRIO Educational Talent Search Specialist January 2021. Prior to this, she worked as an Educator in the Escambia County School District for 20 years. She served as a Reading Specialist, CASE Teacher, Kindergarten, 2nd and 3rd grade Teacher. She has a B.S. Degree in Business Management/Administration from Troy University and Certification in Pre-K Primary – 3rd Grade from the University of West Florida.

Kayla Brown, Recruitment/Retention Specialist and Administrative Assistant

(850) 484-1620

kbrown@pensacolastate.edu

Ms. Kayla Brown has worked in TRIO Educational Talent Search since 2020. She has a Bachelor’s degree in General Studies and two minors in Hospitality and Health Promotion from The University of West Florida.

Helpful Links

ETS Student Canvas login procedure.

Bookmark this link and only use this link to log into ETS Canvas:
https://pensacolastate.instructure.com/login/canvas

This is the login page the link above takes you to. If this is not the page, you are not on the correct login page.

Login – In the “Login” textbox, please view the examples below, then enter your correct login.

Password  – your default password is your date of birth in this format: MMDDYYYY
For example, if your date of birth is Jan. 29, 2003, then your default password would be 01292003

NOTE: The first time you log in, you will need to agree to the Canvas Acceptable Use Policy, and click “Submit”

After supplying the correct Login and Password information, and after agreeing to the Acceptable Use Policy, you should be logged in, and viewing your Canvas Dashboard. Click the course card on your Dashboard to enter the course.