Southern Maine Community College

JMG's College Success Program begins in high school through bridging services. It continues seamlessly through college by providing proactive support to ensure students persist toward the attainment of a degree and/or credentials of value. JMG's College Success Specialists provide students with individualized services, including academic, social, and financial support. Eligible students include those who were part of a JMG program in middle school or high school and youth in foster care or who have been in foster care.

Meet Our Specialists

Jeff Kozaka

He/Him/His

  • The trust between specialists and management is second to none. We are never stagnant; always changing and adapting to serve our students better. The freedom and flexibility in the classroom will always be a mainstay for me.

  • JMG since 2006

    JMG Master Specialist, 2010

    BA, University of Connecticut

  • jkozaka@jmg.org

    (207) 400-4421

Travis Lawson

He/Him/His

Karin VanNostrand

She/Her/Hers

  • My goal is to help students use and identify their resources, advocate for themselves, overcome challenges, and make informed career pathways. JMG does it best!

  • Education Leadership coursework through the University of Southern Maine

    Master’s in Teaching from City University of Seattle

    BA in World Religions/Biology from Dickinson College

  • kvannostrand@jmg.org

    207-741-6001

HOPE & PaS

The Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE) and Parents as Scholars (PaS) programs offered by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services support eligible parenting Mainers as they pursue training and education beyond high school to achieve their career plans with support from JMG Pathway Navigators.

Audrey Kimball
Pathway Navigator

She/Her/Hers

  • akimball@jmg.org

    Audrey.Kimball@maine.gov

    207-200-1164

  • Southern Maine Community College, USM, York County Community College

  • BA, Education
    MEd, Curriculum and Instruction
    Certificate, Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities

  • I believe in the power of education to change lives. JMG gives me the rewarding opportunity to be a supportive part of the educational journey for parents in Maine.

SMCC Resources

  • Academic Resources

    The Learning Commons integrates the Library, Tutoring and the Writing Center in comfortable and active learning spaces. You can find the resources and expertise you need to enhance your learning and reach your academic goals.

    Academic Resources

  • Accessibility Resources

    SMCC is committed to providing accommodations and special services to our students with disabilities. If you have a disability, they can provide you with tools to help level the playing field and be successful.

    Accessibility Resources

  • Career Resources

    Career Services will help you with take charge of your professional and career development. This includes: goal-setting, assessments, resumes, cover letters, mock interviews, internships, building job skills, networking and so much more.

    Career Resources

  • Consumer Information

    SMCC wants you to have all the facts from the get-go. That’s why they’ve provided you with the consumer information at link below. Review this information to help educate yourself during your decision-making process.

    Consumer Information

  • Counseling Resources

    SMCC knows it’s not always easy to balance your academic needs with personal, family or job-related problems and concerns. That’s why they have partnered with Sweester to provide counseling services to students at convenient locations throughout the area.

    Counseling Resources

  • Scholarships

    SMCC has among the lowest tuition and fees in New England and offers numerous scholarship opportunities. They help you find more ways to save by offering scholarships through the SMCC Foundation and connecting you to scholarship resources outside of the college.

    Scholarships

  • Transportation Resources

    Free bus rides are available to Southern Maine Community College students on its South Portland and Midcoast campuses.

    Transportation Resources

Address
2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106