Ms. Acosta has been working at Educational Talent Search since June 2005. She is the Middle School Academic Advisor. Ms. Acosta is very eager to work with the Talent Search middle school participants. She feels that she can really connect with the students and impact their high school and career planning.

Ms. Acosta was born in Lima, Peru and raised in Syracuse, Kansas. She attended the University of Kansas and earned a B.A. in Sociology and Spanish in 2005. Ms. Acosta was a part of the McNair Scholars TRiO program for 3 years, while attending the University of Kansas. Ms. Acosta moved to Kansas City and began working for Educational Talent Search!

When not working, Ms. Acosta is spending her time with her family and friends. She enjoys cooking authentic peruvian meals. Ms. Acosta enjoys KU Football and Basketball. On the weekends, Ms. Acosta likes to garden and cross country running.

Ms. Acosta believes that all students can succeed if they are provided the resources at an early age. Ms. Acosta is dedicated to giving back to TRiO programs.

Ms. Acosta's favorite quote is, "There is a brilliant child locked inside very student" ~ Marva Collins

You can email Ms. Acosta at kthrn@ku.edu