Our Story
The end of high school is a time of personal growth and infinite possibilities. For teens and families, the excitement of this period can be overshadowed by challenges and stress. The sheer pressure of making these decisions can lead to confusion, inaction, and extreme anxiety, which may lead to implications for a student’s future life trajectory. Palouse Pathways serves these families to relieve their stress through early planning and college/career exploration.
Palouse Pathways was formed in 2013, growing from the efforts of teachers, parents and community members. Together they established a goal of assisting and encouraging families and students to prepare for life beyond high school. We provide resources, information, and inspiration to all grades of high schoolers to help them navigate their post-high school options and plan to meet their goals. “Your future isn’t a dream, it’s a plan!”
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This Giving Day, we are raising funds to take local high school students to the NACAC College Fair in Spokane this fall. Students will be able to meet with representatives from colleges across the country, a rare opportunity for our students. Every donation of $35 dollars allows us to take 1 student! We are so excited to take students on this special trip and will happily share photos from the fair with you! |
Mission
The mission of Palouse Pathways is the advancement of educational and career opportunities and the provision of educational and career preparation, information and resources.
What We Do
Our wide array of programming
- Encourages and engages students in college/career planning and exploration
- Assists high schoolers in the application and admission process for colleges and programs
- Educates families on budgeting, saving, and making sustainable financing choices for college
- Supports the work and aspirations of local students as well as schools.
About our Founding Director
Our founding director, Peggy Jenkins, has a BA in Sociology and JD from Boston University, and a certificate in College Admissions Counseling from UCLA Extension. She was once a litigation partner in a large law firm and now works as an independent legal researcher. Helping families and students plan for college and careers is something that brings her great joy and satisfaction. She is a Member of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, and one of the founder’s of NACAC’s Rural and Small Town Special Interested Group; the Common Application Advisory Board and the Educate Idaho Network.
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