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North Shore Senior HIgh Advisors

 
Mrs. Hardin grew up in Baytown and around the North Shore area. She attended Baytown Sterling, Lee College and then completed her Bachelors of Arts degree in Mass Communication emphasis in Public Relations at Sam Houston State University.  She came to North Shore Senior High after working as an admissions counselor and recruiter for over two years with Sam Houston State University, where she aided in the transfer process as well as first time freshman admission requirements, reviewed essays for admissions and assisted in the financial aid office. Mrs. Hardin left higher education because of her passion to educate our students on a future of their choice. She is a vital part in our college and career center and dual credit program for Galena Park ISD. 

Ms. Serrano grew up in Cloverleaf and is a proud North Shore graduate. She earned her Bachelor's of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Houston-Downtown and obtained her Master's degree in School Counseling from University of St. Thomas. In 2018, Ms. Serrano joined Galena Park ISD and since then has had experience in the elementary and secondary level as an ELA teacher and cross-country coach. She has enjoyed working with students to help them reach their post-graduation goals. She is a great addition to the NS Advising Team. 

MEET Our Team

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Ashley Wright
North Shore Dual Credit Program Alumni 2018
Ashley has worked in the College and Career Center since 2020. She is a key member of the team assisting to the advisor in daily operations.

​Ashley received her Associates of Life Sciences from San Jacinto Community College May 2020. She is currently attending University of Houston Downtown in pursuit of her Bachelors of Science in Math; minor in Accounting. She aspires to be a math teacher upon completion of her degree. 
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Damarcus Johnson
North Shore Dual Credit Program Alumni 2021
Damarcus brings a strong ability for  creativity to our team. Damarcus attended Sam Houston State University Majoring in Mass Communications. He has been with our team since May 2023. 

Senior Timeline     

​​Go here to download a roadmap for your senior year. 
  • July 1st- Applications open on Applytexas.org​
  • August 1st- Majority of applications open on  Applytexas.org 
  • October 1st-Complete the FAFSA  to establish college aid.
  • November 1 - submit all required documents for applications (ACT/SAT score, Essay (if required), App Fee and transcript)
  • November 15th - Select university scholarship applications close. (Most university want you to be accepted before you can apply for scholarships)
  • December 1st- Decision Deadline for Major Universities like Texas A&M and University of Texas​
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Junior Timeline          

Make sure you visit our Career/ College Search Page and our Camps for your future page! This is the year that can make your life easier as a senior. Don't slack now and your senior year will be GREAT! 
Download your roadmap for your junior year here! 
  • Start taking your ACT!!! 
  • Start your college search 
  • You should decided what options you might like to study. 
  • Pick 5 universities that have that major.(Keep in mind that colleges offer so many options like how far do you want to be away from home, how many kids do you want in the classroom with you, cost of tuition) 
  • Start your resume 
  • Start your college essay 
  • Attend university previews

SOPHOMORE Timeline     

This is the time to start your career search and build your resume. Make sure you visit our Career/ College Search Page and our Camps for your future page! Download your roadmap for your sophomore year here! 
  • Join student organizations, like student council 
  • Explore Summer camps towards your possible career (if you like Criminal Justice check out Sam Houston's Criminal Justice camp for ages 12-17, very competitive)
  • BUILD your resume- I don't mean get a job. Get involved in student organization, community events and possible job shadowing. 

Freshman timeline  

Download your roadmap for your freshman year here! Also you can follow suggestions for sophomores listed above.