Glendale, NY - October 1,2008 - CheckMySkills (CMS) is proud to introduce Karen Gandino as lead expert for our Academic Center. Karen, wife of Vincent Gandino (Founder) brings the intangibles to the Resource Center that will help each and every student-athlete as they get ready for college.

Karen is a high school guidance and college counselor. She assists students with all aspects of their life, from college counseling to emotional and behavioral counseling. Karen is also the Program Coordinator and an Adjunct Professor for CUNY's College Now Program where she coordinates the College Now program to enable high school students an introduction to the college experience and gain college credit while still in high school. Karen teaches a Student Development course designed to assist students with adjustment to college including learning styles, leadership skills, career planning, diversity and study skills. Karen has worked with both high school and college students promoting higher education since 1996.

With Karen’s experience the Academic Center will be a great place for kids to get answers to the tough questions involving college and how to get into college.

"This is a great tool that every kid should use to get a head start on life after high school" said Gandino. "I really love helping kids and with this website the student-athlete has everything he or she needs to be successful on and off the field."