MEET OUR STAFF
 

Bowa Tucker
Bowa George Tucker
Program Director

Mr. Tucker has been a Program Manager for GEAR UP since it began 6 years ago. He is from an immigrant background and emigrated from Sierra Leone. In his spare time, he enjoys biking and soccer. Mr. Tucker received his Bachelors Degree from Westchester College, and his Masters at Southern New Hampshire College. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate at UMass Boston's Graduate College of Education.

Phone: 978-934-4667
Email: Bowa_Tucker@uml.edu

   

Shawn Barry
Shawn Barry
College/Career Awareness

Mr. Barry has served as a GEAR UP college awareness coordinator for 4 years. He developed "Learn and Earn", helping middle school students understand the link between the educational level, quality of life, careers, and the different they can make it in life. In his spare time, Mr. Barry enjoys mountain biking and playing video games. Mr. Barry received his Bachelors and Masters Degree from UMass Lowell.

Phone: 978-934-4779
Email: Shawn_Barry@uml.edu

 

   

Leticia Porter
Leticia Porter
Tutoring

Mrs. Porter oversees the work of 11 tutors and 10 mentors who provide before/after school tutoring to GEAR UP students. Mrs. Porter is originally from Brazil and has been in the United States for 18 years. She received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Southern California, and her Masters from UMass Lowell. 

Phone: 978-934-4643
Email: Leticia_Porter@uml.edu

   

Leonor Daley
Leonor Daley
College/Career Awareness

Mrs. Daley has worked for GEAR UP Lowell for over two years. She originally started as the Parent Outreach Coordinator, but has recently moved to the College and Career Awareness piece of GEAR UP. In her spare time she enjoys bike riding and spending time outdoors with her husband and son Cameron. Mrs. Daley is a graduate of Lowell High School and received her Bachelors Degree from UMass Lowell.
 

Phone: 978-934-4683
Email: Leonor_Daley@uml.edu

   


Lauren Butler
Parent Liaison

Ms. Butler is the newest member of GEAR UP. She focuses on parent professional development and integration into the community, as well as parent/student campus visits, parent/student education field trips, and parent/student workshops. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading and hiking. Ms. Butler received her Bachelors Degree from Connecticut College.

Phone: 978-934-1987
Email: Lauren_Butler@uml.edu