Education & Mentoring
The Education & Mentoring department volunteers with schools in the local San José area while discussing greater systemic education inequalities.
Department Coordinator & Program Coordinator bios can be found below on this page!
Note: E&M strongly requests that volunteers commit to attending recurringly throughout the quarter.
CABRILLO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Program Coordinator: Annika Nallaballi (anallaballi@scu.edu)
Volunteer as a tutor for academically gifted middle schoolers at Cabrillo Middle School. This program and the tutoring focus most heavily on STEM tutoring and help with pushing the students' out-of-classroom learning in STEM subjects forward. This program qualities for ELSJ hours and is a great way to get involved with he broader Santa Clara community especially if you are a STEM major.
Times: TBD
Requirements: Fill out a volunteer form, provide a copy of a photo ID, and take a TB test
CORAL TUTORING
Program Coordinator: Paige Morihara (pmorihara@scu.edu)
Join us at CORAL, where you’ll assist with a variety of activities, from crafts and occasional homework help to outdoor play. Your role will depend on what the students are working on when we arrive, making each day different and engaging.
Times: TBD
Requirements: COVID vaccination + booster, take a TB test, complete paperwork & fingerprinting
HUGHES ELEMENTARY
Program Coordinator: Kennedy Agnitsch (kagnitsch@scu.edu)
MONTAGUE ELEMENTARY
Program Coordinator: Shreya Jain (sjain9@scu.edu)
Partnering with Hughes Elementary, SCU students will get the opportunity to give their time to after-school tutoring for Hughes Elementary students, and engage in a knowledge-sharing experience, contributing their time and knowledge as tutors for kids who might otherwise struggle to secure tutoring services.
Times: TBD
Requirements: take a TB test and complete paperwork
Support elementary school students and staff at Montague Elementary by engaging students during their lunchtime! Play outdoor games, build connections, and be a resource for the staff.
Times: TBD
Requirements: complete paperwork
OPEN E&M PROGRAM
Program Coordinator: TBD
Stay tuned for more information as we work to find another community partner!
Times: TBD
Requirements: TBD
Education & Mentoring Department Coordinator and Program Coordinator Bios!
Karime Rivera
Department Coordinator | krivera@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! I'm Karime and I'm a Bioengineering major with an Economics minor. I was born and raised in the Bay Area which has allowed me to get involved with many communities that are important to me. I enjoy doing arts and crafts, reading, thrifting with friends, and exploring new places. I can't wait to build uplifting and lasting connections :)
Annika Nallaballi
Cabrillo Program Coordinator | anallaballi@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! My name is Annika and I’m a senior majoring in Computer Science with an interest in psychology. I'm from St. Louis, Missouri and have been volunteering with children since I was a kid, from Sunday school to swim lessons. In my free time I love participating in every water sport, reading, crafting, and curating my wardrobe! I am so excited to be part of SCCAP and begin making a difference in the San Jose community!
Kennedy Agnitsch
Hughes Program Coordinator | kagnitsch@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Learn more about Kennedy soon!
Shreya Jain
Montague Program Coordinator | sjain9@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! I’m Shreya Jain, and I’m a junior Management Information Systems major. I’ve lived in the Bay Area my whole life, so this community means a lot to me. In my free time, I love reading and spending time with my friends and family. I’m so excited to continue as a Program Coordinator in E&M and get the chance to make a positive impact!
Open Program
Open Program |
E&M is currently looking for a new community partner! Stay tuned for more details :)